Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3162: Intellectual Property: Patents

This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Whilst the module’s precise coverage may vary, it is anticipated that the following topics will be covered in the order indicated:

Patents 1  

Patents 2  

Patents 3

Patents 4

Patent Attorney  

Trade Marks 1  

Trade Marks 2  

Passing Off  

Free Movement of Goods  

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
28.5121.50

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled learning and teaching activities2412 x 2 hour Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities4.53 x 1.5 hour Workshops
Guided independent study61.5Individual reading and lecture preparation
Guided independent study15Workshop preparation
Guided independent study40Assessment preparation
Guided independent study5Formative assessment

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).