Free Online Course from Alison: Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law

Alison is offering a free online course entitled “Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law”. This course introduces you to the concept and meaning of intellectual property and how it is important for socio-economic progress. The course explains how for so many years, trademarks have been used as a unique way of identifying a product or service to distinguish it from its competitors. The course takes a historical look into how great inventors were able to get patents for their inventions many years ago. You will learn about the adoption of competition law by countries around the world. The course explains in detail the basic objective of the competition law, and how it is used to encourage the free and open process of competition. You will learn about the anti-competitive agreement, how some companies negatively use it in fixing prices and dividing the market which has the effect of reducing competition in their market. You will also learn how intellectual property and competition policy are put in place to prevent anti-competitiveness and ensure the presence of a competitive market that generates economic efficiency and welfare.

Duration:

The course lasts 15-50 hours.

Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Functions and Different Forms of Intellectual Property Rights

• Introduction to Concept of Intellectual Property and Patent Law.
• Trademarks.
• Geographical Indications.
• Copyright.
• Industrial Designs.
• Integrated Circuits Layout Designs.
• Trade Secret or Undisclosed Information.

Module 2: Introduction to Competition Law.

• Introduction to Competition Law |
• Introduction to Competition Law II
• Introduction to Competition Law - Anti Competitive Practices.
• Bid Rigging.
• Introduction to Competition Law - Vertical Agreements.
• Abuse of Dominance.
• Regulations of Combinations.

Module 3: Relationship between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law

• Economic Theory of Intellectual Property and Competition Law.
• The interface between Intellectual Property and Competition Law.
• The United States Anti - Trust Law.
• Tying Arrangements and Intellectual Property under Sharman Act.

Module 4: The Economics of the US Anti-Trust Law

• Unilateral Refusal to License or Deal.
• Price Fixing and Anti-Trust Law.
• Market Allocation and Intellectual Property Rights.
• Vertical Restraints - Intellectual Property.
• Vertical Restraints - Change in Jurisprudence.
• Enforcement of Anti - Trust Law.

Module 5: The EU Experience with Intellectual Property and Competition Law

• Introduction to European Union Competition Policy and Intellectual Property Rights.
• Assessment of Intellectual Property-Based Conduct under Article 101
• Assessment of Intellectual Based Conduct under Article 102 - Part 1
• Assessment of Intellectual Based Conduct under Article 102 - Part II

Module 6: Market Allocation, Agreements, and Licensing

• Technology Transfer Agreement.
• TTBER and Safe Habor Provisions.
• Standard Essential Patents and FRAND Terms.

Module 7: Indian Competition Act and Intellectual Property Right Protection

• Introduction to Competition Law in India |
• Introduction to Competition Law in India II
• Introduction to Competition Law in India III
• Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law |
• Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law II
• Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law III
• Intellectual Property Licensing and Indian Competition Law IV

Module 8: Anticompetitive agreement and abuse of dominance in Intellectual Property Right Protection

• Patent and Competition Law
• Trademark, Copyright, and Competition Law
• TRIPS and Competition Law |
• TRIPS and Competition Law II

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the basic principles of trademarks in intellectual property.
• Identify the uniqueness of a trademark and how it distinguishes a product from its competitors.
• Explain the meaning of abuse of dominance in the concept of competition law.
• Distinguish between horizontal agreements and vertical agreements.
• Describe the concept of ownership of rights of intellectual property and the social values of protecting intellectual property.
• Differentiate between a complementary and supplementary relationship in intellectual property and competition law.
• Explain the objectives of the European Union competition policy.
• Describe the concept of anti-competitive agreement and the abuse of the dominant position.
• Explain the new competition rules for the assessment of technology transfer agreements.

Course Costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official certificate, which is a great way to share your achievements with the world.

Your Alison Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential – include it in your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
• An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
• An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.

Alison offer 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

• Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
• Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security – marked Certificate, posted to you with free shipping.
• Framed Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security – marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with free shipping.

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