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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1) What is intellectual property? 2) Copyright: What is protected by copyright law? 3) Trademarks: What can be protected as a trademark, how trademarks are used, and the difference between a trademark and a brand. 4) Industrial design (design protection). 5) Designation of Origin vs. Geographical Indication. 6) Patents and utility models: Protection not only for technical solutions. 7) How to search patent databases. 8) Patent term and duration of protection. 9) How to draft a patent application. 10) Does a worldwide patent exist? International patent applications and the European patent system. 11) Licensing. 12) Trade secrets.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Class attendance
- 13 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 13 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of this course is to provide students with an insight into the fundamental concepts of intellectual property, particularly industrial property rights. The course introduces the basic forms of intellectual property protection, including copyright, trademarks, industrial designs, and patents, as well as their application in protecting creative and scientific activities. Furthermore, students will learn about the differences between patents and utility models and their practical use in safeguarding the outcomes of scientific research and creative work. The course explains the basic principles of patent protection, including the distinction between a patent application and a granted patent or registered utility model, the patent application process, and the possibilities and principles of international protection. Teaching emphasizes the practical aspects of managing intellectual property rights, including licensing, contractual arrangements, patent searches, innovation protection strategies, and dispute resolution. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify subject matter eligible for intellectual property protection, choose appropriate legal protection strategies, and effectively use intellectual and industrial property tools in scientific, research, and innovation activities.
the student has reached B1+ level in the English language as defined by the CEFR.
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Prerequisites
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This course is suitable for students who have successfully completed the English 3 (AJ3) course, for students holding an English language certificate at a minimum B1 level, or for students who have achieved at least 85 points on the English placement test and for international students of the USB.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Test
Requirements on the student: Regular attendance (2 allowed absences) Active participation in class, homework according to the instructor's assignments self-study of materials provided in the e-learning platform. Successful completion of the final test - minimum score 70%. The student has 3 attempts for the test - one regular and two resits. The course requires a minimum of 3 hours of preparation per week.
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Recommended literature
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https://link.epo.org/web/EPC 17th edition 2020 en.pdf.
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Zákon č. 478/1992 Sb., o užitných vzorech.
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Zákon č. 527/1990 Sb., o vynálezech a zlepšovacích návrzích.
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