The students who have succeeded in this course should be able to understand and apply:

1. the main principles of the intellectual property law in relation to the subsistence/registration and infringement of copyright, trade marks, and patents;
   
2. the main principles of intellectual property law in relation to breach of confidence and passing off; the key policy issues relating to 1. and 2. above, and; current recommendations for reform.
   
3. critically analyse the law in relation to the subsistence/registration and infringement of copyright, trade marks, and patents, as well as breach of confidence and passing off.
   
4. undertake critical analysis of legal material, and; have developed your ability to clearly communicate and discuss complex ideas and arguments in writing.
   
5. develop research skills and knowledge of IP resources in preparation for classes;
   
6. develop the ability to solve problems and undertake critical analysis of IP issues, and;
   
7. develop competence in the use of key online and offline IP legal resources.