Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Intellectual Property Rights
Course Code
JF_058
Branch of Science
Civil Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Šķesters
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Help students to acquire knowledge about subjects and objects of intellectual property law, about protection of objects of intellectual property.
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to Civil Law, Property Law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the study course students will have acquired knowledge of legal regulation of intellectual property, types of intellectual property and their protection.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course students will have a grasp of the regulatory framework for intellectual property, will understand the organisation of intellectual property protection and the administrative process in the field of intellectual property. Will be able to identify differences between different intellectual property protection systems. Will be able to advise on intellectual property protection issues.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study course students will understand the economic and social interests of the owner of the intellectual property and the public. Will be able to balance the interests of the owner of intellectual property and the public. Will be able to choose the most appropriate form and jurisdiction for intellectual property protection.
Assessment
Individual work
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a) preparing a presentation on the current case of intellectual property;
b) independent study of legislation, literature and the judicature.
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Examination
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1.
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Examination: 25%; independent work: 25%; activity during classes: 25%; two independent written assignments: 25%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Designs, the concept, registration, the EC design. Trademark rights. Trademark registration systems. Madrid system, European Union system, national systems. Criteria for the distinction between trademarks. Trademark groups.
Protection of plant varieties. Breeder’s rights and their validity.
The concept and types of a geographical indication. Protection of geographical indications.
Protection of domain names.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Designs, the concept, registration, the EC design. Trademark rights. Trademark registration systems. Madrid system, European Union system, national systems. Criteria for the distinction between trademarks. Trademark groups.
Protection of plant varieties. Breeder’s rights and their validity.
The concept and types of a geographical indication. Protection of geographical indications.
Protection of domain names.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Designs, the concept, registration, the EC design. Trademark rights. Trademark registration systems. Madrid system, European Union system, national systems. Criteria for the distinction between trademarks. Trademark groups.
Protection of plant varieties. Breeder’s rights and their validity.
The concept and types of a geographical indication. Protection of geographical indications.
Protection of domain names.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of copyright, its subjects and objects. Copyright content, personal and property rights. Limitations on property rights. Collective management of property rights. Special features of database and software protection.
Judicial remedies for intellectual property. Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of copyright, its subjects and objects. Copyright content, personal and property rights. Limitations on property rights. Collective management of property rights. Special features of database and software protection.
Judicial remedies for intellectual property. Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of copyright, its subjects and objects. Copyright content, personal and property rights. Limitations on property rights. Collective management of property rights. Special features of database and software protection.
Judicial remedies for intellectual property. Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of intellectual property, its types, characteristics and development trends. Special features of intellectual property protection. International conventions in the field of intellectual property. Intellectual property protection systems. The impact of intellectual property on the free movement of goods and services in the European Union.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of a patent, its objects, registration, disputes and the litigation process. Patentability. Patent licence agreements. Patent protection systems and their features:
a) The patent protection system in the European Patent Convention.
b) The patent protection system in the European Union.
c) The patent protection system of the World Trade Organisation.
Differences in the approach between the United States and the European Union in patent protection.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Designs, the concept, registration, the EC design. Trademark rights. Trademark registration systems. Madrid system, European Union system, national systems. Criteria for the distinction between trademarks. Trademark groups.
Protection of plant varieties. Breeder’s rights and their validity.
The concept and types of a geographical indication. Protection of geographical indications.
Protection of domain names.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of copyright, its subjects and objects. Copyright content, personal and property rights. Limitations on property rights. Collective management of property rights. Special features of database and software protection.
Judicial remedies for intellectual property. Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of copyright, its subjects and objects. Copyright content, personal and property rights. Limitations on property rights. Collective management of property rights. Special features of database and software protection.
Judicial remedies for intellectual property. Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Graudins M. Ievads autortiesībās Rīga, 2006.
2.
Pētersone Z. Intelektuālā īpašuma civiltiesiskās aizsardzības līdzekļi. Rīga: TNA, 2013.
3.
Poļakovs G. Rūpnieciskā īpašuma aizsardzība. Patentu valde Rīga, 1999.
4.
Rozenfelds J. Intelektuālais īpašums Zvaigzne ABC Rīga, 2004.
5.
Raihs N. Izprotot Eiropas Savienības tiesības. Rīga: TNA, 2004.
6.
Šķesters A. Patentu īpašuma ģenēze un attīstības perspektīvas. Socrates: RSU elektroniskais juridisko zinātnisko rakstu žurnāls: 2017 Nr.1 (7)
Additional Reading
1.
Markvarts R. Intelektuālā īpašuma teoriju nozīme patenttiesību attīstībā. R., [b.i.], 2013.
2.
Cornish W., Llewelyn D. Intellectual property: patents, copyright, trademarks and allied rights. London: Sweet and Maxwell, 2013.
3.
Torgāns, K. Saistību tiesības. Rīga, Tiesu nama aģentūra, 2018.
4.
Amsterdamas līgums (kas groza Eiropas Savienības līgumu, Eiropas Kopienu dibināšanas līgumus un ar tiem saistītos aktus). OJC 340, 10/11/1997.
5.
Autortiesību likums
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Bernes konvencija par literatūras un mākslas darbu aizsardzību
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Dizainparaugu likums
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Hāgas vienošanās par dizainparaugu starptautisko reģistrāciju
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Konvencija par Pasaules intelektuālā īpašuma organizācijas nodibināšanu
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Madrides nolīgums par zīmju starptautisko reģistrāciju
11.
Parīzes Konvencija par rūpnieciskā īpašuma aizsardzību. Latvijas Vēstnesis 54 (2819), 08.04.2003.
12.
Konvenciju par Eiropas patentu piešķiršanu (Eiropas patentu Konvencija). Latvijas Vēstnesis 43 (3201), 15.03.2005
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Rūpnieciskā īpašuma institūciju un procedūru likums
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Patentu likums
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Likums „Par preču zīmēm un ģeogrāfiskās izcelsmes norādēm”
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Līgums par ar tirdzniecību saistītām intelektuālā īpašuma tiesībām: Marakešas līguma par Pasaules Tirdzniecības Organizācijas izveidošanu 1.C pielikums, Latvijas Vēstnesis, 30.12.1998., 388
17.
Latvijas Republikas Senāta Civillietu departamenta 2018.gada 28.decembra spriedums lieta Nr. C27189813, SKC-217/2018
18.
Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes 2012.gada 17.decembra Regula (ES) Nr. 1257/2012, ar ko īsteno ciešāku sadarbību attiecībā uz vienotas patentaizsardzības izveidi. 31.12.2012, OJ L 361/1.
19.
Vienotās patentu tiesas izveides nolīgums. Latvijas Vēstnesis. 75 (5902), 12.04.2017.
20.
Judgment of the Court of 31 October 1974. Centrafarm BV and Adriaan de Peijper v Sterling Drug Inc. Case 15-74. European Court Reports 1974 – 01147. ECLI identifier: ECLI: EU: 1974:114.
21.
Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of 25 February 1986. Windsurfing International Inc. v Commission of the European Communities. Agreements prohibited by Article 85 of the EEC Treaty. Case 193/83. European Court Reports 1986-00611. ECLI identifie
22.
Eiropas Savienības Tiesas 2014.gada 18.decebra spriedums (virspalāta) lietā C-364/13. Lūgums sniegt prejudiciālu nolēmumu– Direktīva 98/44/EK– 6.panta 2.punkta c)apakšpunkts– Biotehnoloģisko izgudrojumu tiesiskā aizsardzība