Intellectual Propecty Law

This course aims at introducing the different intellectual property rights and the way they are protected by national, European Union and International law. It will also present the way in which these rights may be exploited by economic operators, subject to the respect of competition law.

After completing this course, one should:

• Have a general overview of international, European Union and French of Intellectual Property Law.


• Understand why intellectual property laws were created


• Distinguish the different concept of copyright, industrial design, patent, trademark law and what and who they protect


• Identify the legal mechanisms of enforcement of intellectual property law and the various criminal and civil remedies


• Be familiar with the various international conventions and organizations.


• Be aware of the notion of trade secret


• Know the key issues of a contract regarding an intellectual property right