Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law
Learn about the principles and laws related to Intellectual Property Right and Competition law in this free course.
Description
This course introduces you to the concept and meaning of intellectual property and how it is important for socio-economic progress. The course explains how for so many years, trademarks have been used as a unique way of identifying a product or service to distinguish it from its competitors. The course takes a historical look into how great inventors were able to get patents for their inventions many years ago. You will learn about the adoption of competition law by countries around the world.
The course explains in detail the basic objective of the competition law, and how it is used to encourage the free and open process of competition. You will learn about anti-competitive agreement, how some companies negatively use it in fixing prices and dividing the market which has the effect of reducing competition in their market. You will also learn how intellectual property and competition policy are put in place to prevent anticompetitiveness and ensure the presence of a competitive market that generates economic efficiency and welfare.
The course also explains how copyright owners sometimes abuse their dominant position by way of implementing policies capable of eliminating their competitors. The course then gives several instances where competition laws were violated and how an international court like the European court of justice was able to resolve disputes arising from the violations of competition laws. You will learn about the methods used by trademark owners to protect the reputation and image of their brand especially with respect to their luxury brands.
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Modules
Functions and Different Forms of Intellectual Property Rights
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Functions and Different Forms of Intellectual Property Rights - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Concept of Intellectual Property and Patent Law
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Trademarks
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Geographical Indications
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Copyright
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Industrial Designs
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Integrated Circuits Layout Designs
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Trade Secret or Undisclosed Information
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Functions and Different Forms of Intellectual Property Rights - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Competition Law
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Introduction to Competition Law - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Competition Law I
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Introduction to Competition Law II
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Introduction to Competition Law - Anti Competitive Practices
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Bid Rigging
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Introduction to Competition Law - Vertical Agreements
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Abuse of Dominance
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Regulations of Combinations
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Introduction to Competition Law - Lesson Summary
Relationship between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law
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Relationship between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law - Learning Ouctomes
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Economic Theory of Intellectual Property and Competition Law
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Interface between Intellectual Property and Competition Law
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The United States Anti - Trust Law
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Tying Arrangements and Intellectual Property under Sharman Act
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Relationship between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law - Lesson Summary
The Economics of the US Anti-Trust Law
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The Economics of the US Anti-Trust Law - Learning Outcomes
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Unilateral Refusal to Licence or Deal
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Price Fixing and Anti Trust Law
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Market Allocation and Intellectual Property Rights
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Vertical Restraints - Intellectual Property
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Vertical Restraints - Change in Jurisprudence
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Enforcement of Anti - Trust Law
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The Economics of the US Anti-Trust Law - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law - First Assessment
The EU Experience with Intellectual Property and Competition Law
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TThe EU Experience with Intellectual Property and Competition Law - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to European Union Competition Policy and Intellectual Property Rights
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Assessment of Intellectual Property Based Conduct under Article 101
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Assessment of Intellectual Based Conduct under Article 102 - Part I
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Assessment of Intellectual Based Conduct under Article 102 - Part II
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The EU Experience with Intellectual Property and Competition Law - Lesson Summary
Market Allocation, Agreements and Licensing
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Market Allocation, Agreements and Licensing - Learning Outcomes
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Technology Transfer Agreement
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TTBER and Safe Habor Provisions
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Standard Essential Patents and FRAND Terms
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Market Allocation, Agreements and Licensing - Lesson Summary
Indian Competition Act and Intellectual Property Right Protection
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Indian Competition Act and Intellectual Property Right Protection - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Competition Law in India I
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Introduction to Competition Law in India II
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Introduction to Competition Law in India III
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Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law I
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Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law II
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Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law III
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Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law IV
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Indian Competition Act and Intellectual Property Right Protection - Lesson Summary
Anticompetitive agreement and abuse of dominance in Intellectual Property Right Protection
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Anticompetitive agreement and abuse of dominance in Intellectual Property Right Protection - Learning Outcomes
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Patent and Competition Law
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Trademark, Copyright and Competition Law
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TRIPS and Competition Law I
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TRIPS and Competition Law II
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Anticompetitive agreement and abuse of dominance in Intellectual Property Right Protection - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the basic principles of trademarks in intellectual property
- Identify the uniqueness of a trademark and how it distinguishes a product from its competitors
- Explain the meaning of abuse of dominance in the concept of competition law
- Distinguish between horizontal agreements and vertical agreements
- Describe the concept of ownership of rights of intellectual property and the social values of protecting intellectual property
- Differentiate between complementary and supplementary relationship in intellectual property and competition law
- Explain the objectives of the European union competition policy
- Describe the concept of anti competitive agreement and the abuse of the dominant position
- Explain the new competition rules for the assessment of technology transfer agreements
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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