Programme

Intellectual Property

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Introduction to Intellectual PropertyWhat intellectual property is, the main rights, why they exist, how they are acquired and the Irish, EU and international framework.15 lessons

Copyright and Related RightsWhat copyright protects, originality, ownership, duration, the owner's rights, moral rights, exceptions, related rights and collective management.15 lessons

PatentsWhat can be patented, novelty and inventive step, drafting and claims, filing routes, the EPO and Unified Patent Court, SPCs and patent strategy.15 lessons

Trade Marks and BrandsWhat a trade mark is, distinctiveness, grounds for refusal, filing in Ireland, the EU and abroad, infringement, reputation, use and brand management.15 lessons

DesignsProtecting the appearance of products: novelty and individual character, registered and unregistered EU designs, Irish designs, overlaps and strategy.15 lessons

Confidential Information and Trade SecretsBreach of confidence, the EU Trade Secrets Directive, reasonable steps, NDAs, employees, remedies and when to keep secrets instead of patenting.15 lessons

Passing Off, Geographical Indications and Other RightsGoodwill and passing off, lookalikes, geographical indications, plant varieties, database rights, domain names, business names and image rights.14 lessons

IP in the Digital Economy and AISoftware and open source, online platforms and Article 17, text and data mining, artificial intelligence, NFTs and data.15 lessons

Enforcing IP and Resolving DisputesMonitoring, letters before action, Irish courts, injunctions, evidence orders, damages, customs action, criminal law, oppositions, the UPC and ADR.15 lessons

Commercialising IP: Licensing, Assignment and ValuationAssignments and licences, royalties, franchising, standard essential patents, competition rules, IP finance, valuation and due diligence.15 lessons

Taxation of Intellectual Property in IrelandTrading and passive IP income, the Knowledge Development Box, capital allowances on intangibles, the R&D credit, royalties, transfer pricing and global reform.15 lessons

IP Strategy and ManagementIP audits, portfolio management, budgets, freedom to operate, start-ups and SMEs, supports in Ireland, governance, accounting and an IP plan.15 lessons