Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Organization

ÁJTK Department of Private International Law and European Economic Law

Code

JNX:ERASMUS:B18

Title

International and European Intellectual Property Law

Usual semester

Both

Published semester

2025/26/2

ECTS

5

Language

en

Learning outcomes

This course offers an academic overview of international and European intellectual property law. It introduces the core concepts and principles of IP law and examines the main international and EU legal sources governing patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, and related rights, with particular attention to their interaction and practical application.

Course content

1. Introduction to Intellectual Property Law: Concepts, Functions, and Policy Objectives 2. International IP Frameworks 3. European Union IP Law 4. Patents 5. Trademarks and Geographical Indications 6. Copyright and Related Rights 7. Industrial Designs 8. Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights 9. IP in the Digital Environment 10. Current Developments and Future Challenges in International and European IP Law

Assessment method

Regular attendance is required; students may miss up to two classes per semester. Assessment will consist of one of the following, subject to the lecturer’s approval: a written examination, a 3,000-word written paper, or an oral presentation delivered in class on a topic chosen by the student.

Bibliography

Students are expected to prepare in advance by reviewing the assigned materials and actively participating in class discussions. All course materials for each session will be available on the course’s Moodle site.

Programmes of the course