7H012E - Copyright and Design Law 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7H012E | ||
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| Module Title: | Copyright and Design Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hannah Menard | ||
| Module Team: | Adam Collins, Hayley Brain | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 15 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students' advanced understanding of the principles, scope and operation of copyright and design law within UK, EU and international legal frameworks.
To enable students to critically analyse and apply legal principles relating to subsistence, ownership, infringement, defences and remedies in copyright and design disputes.
To develop the analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills required of intellectual property practitioners, including consideration of contemporary challenges arising from digital technologies, online dissemination and artificial intelligence.
Content Summary
This module provides an advanced exploration of copyright and design law within the UK, EU and international intellectual property framework. It examines the principles governing the subsistence, ownership, duration and exploitation of copyright and design rights, and considers the relationship between these complementary forms of protection. Students will critically analyse key legal doctrines relating to infringement, defences and remedies, applying statutory provisions and case law to complex factual scenarios.
The module is designed to develop advanced analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills, with particular emphasis on evidential issues, burdens of proof and the practical resolution of disputes. It also engages with contemporary challenges affecting rights holders, practitioners and policy-makers, including online dissemination of protected works, digital enforcement, and the implications of artificial intelligence for copyright and design protection.
This module equips students with specialist knowledge and critical evaluation skills that support advanced professional practice and informed engagement with the evolving intellectual property landscape.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 7 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 21 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 150 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the principles, sources and operation of copyright and design law within domestic, European and international legal frameworks. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse and apply legal principles relating to the subsistence, ownership, infringement, defences and remedies associated with copyright and design rights, including emerging challenges arising from technological developments. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study | Online, individual | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study | ✔ | ✔ | |