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Patent Certificate - Outcomes List conditions for patentability. Distinguish inventorship and ownership Enumerate exclusive rights conferred by patent. List conditions for the registration of models. List the conditions for the protection of designs. Describe national, region or PCT registration procedures. Distinguish patent, model and designs protection. Identify dealings in patents, utility models and designs. Appreciate infringements of IP rights.

Trademark Certificate Year 1 Registrable Trade Marks Distinctiveness, Deception and Confusion Use Types of Applications – Classification, Service Marks, Multiple Classes Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal Opposition Registry Practice- Registration

Trademark Certificate Year 2 Commercial Exploitation of Trade Marks Registrable Transactions Post Registration Practice and Maintenance Formalities Revocation and Invalidity WIPO – The Paris Convention, The Madrid System Application Procedure Under the Agreement and the Protocol The Community Trade Mark, OHIM Practice Enforcement Trade Mark Infringement Criminal Provisions Well Known Marks

Judicial Training Courses Sources of IP Law Patents and Utility Models Trade Secrets and Confidential Information Designs Semi-conductor chips Data Rights Digital Technology and IP Law Copyright and Related Rights Trade Marks and G Is PVP, TK, Access to Genetic Resources Licensing and Franchising Enforcement

Assessment Objectives A.subject specific 1. knowledge 2. application and problem solving 3. sources and research B.general transferable intellectual skills 4. analysis, synthesis, critical judgement and evaluation 5. autonomy and ability to learn C.key skills 6. communication and literacy 7. other key skills, including numeracy, IT and teamwork guide.html

Assessment Summative assessment tests attainment of knowledge and skills and provides a gateway to the next stage of learning or career. Accreditation exams are an example of this. Formative assessment assists learning by doing, provides feedback, motivation and opportunities for group learning. ‘Pure’ formative assessment does not ‘count’ towards exam results or qualifications, so students can collaborate and quote freely. An example of formative assessment would be where a student drafts an application and is then given feedback on strengths and weaknesses and guidance on the quality of the draft.