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2012/13 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LAW5691M International Governance of Intellectual Property

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Graham Dutfield
Email: g.m.dutfield@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2012/13

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module aims to provide students with an overview of the international intellectual property regime; the agreements themselves, the institutional architecture, and the ongoing processes that make the regime a dynamic evolving one.It highlights the complex and dynamic nature of international intellectual property rule-making, which comprises a mesh of multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements, and the contentious nature of diplomacy in this area which is characterised by highly diverse economic interests and political strengths.

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with an overview of:
- the international intellectual property regime,
- the agreements themselves,
- the institutional architecture, and
- the ongoing processes that make the regime a dynamic evolving one.

It highlights the complex and dynamic nature of international intellectual property rule-making, which comprises a mesh of multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements, and the contentious nature of diplomacy in this area which is characterised by highly diverse economic interests and political strengths.

It also critically analyses the role of intergovernmental organisations that govern the international regime, primarily the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization, but including also the UN Conference on Trade and Development and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will:
- be familiar with the multidisciplinary literature relating to the issues surrounding the governance of intellectual property at the international level;
- be able to assess the reasons informing and the implications of change in the governance of intellectual property;
- be able to appreciate the theoretical and policy context underpinning many of the debates in this field;
- have developed the ability to research, analyse and communicate in an informed and critical way theoretical accounts and empirical studies within the field of international governance of intellectual property;
- be able to relate the issues in the literature to their understanding of policy developments within their own and a variety of other countries.

Skills outcomes
The student will:
- develop an understanding of how to study the international governance of intellectual property;
- be cognisant of the critical issues relating to the present-day international architecture of the regime;
- be able to organise their research endeavours productively;
- be able to write cogently about the subject matter.

Syllabus

The course will cover the following subjects:
- Historical origins of the international regime, late 19th century to the founding of WIPO
- The main international agreements
- WIPO and the WTO
- 'Knowledge diplomacy'
- Theoretical approaches to the understanding of international intellectual property governance and reform.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	5	2.00	10.00
Private study hours			140.00
Total Contact hours			10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

50 hours - 10 hours reading and reflection following each lecture
50 hours - preparation for writing essay
40 hours - other study.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Attendance will be monitored to provide early warning of possible extra-curricular problems that may be inhibiting progress.
- The lecturer will strive to ensure active and equitable participation by all who follow the course.
- The assessed essays will provide an objective measure of student progress and performance.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	1 x 5,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/01/2014

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