BIP201 | Intellectual Property Law

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is offered to 5-year LLB (B.A.LLB (Hons)) students and aims to provide a critical introduction to both established and emerging forms of intellectual property. The course delves into the legal, philosophical, economic, and historical underpinnings of various types of intellectual property, with a particular focus on analysing how different rights and limitations associated with them impact creativity and innovation. For example, one key area of examination within the realm of copyright law will be the balance between a robust user-rights framework and the rights granted to creators of copyrightable works. Such discussions are particularly relevant in light of the growing prevalence of algorithmic creativity in today’s world. To facilitate comparative perspectives, the course incorporates a diverse range of primary and secondary materials from different regions across the globe. The primary pedagogical methods employed are Socratic discussions and case studies, encouraging students to actively engage with the subject matter. Students are expected to complete all assigned readings prior to each class session.