The Certificate is useful in providing a foundation of legal knowledge
for professionals involved or have an interest in Intellectual
Property. Whilst relevant to those with a legal qualification, it is
designed for non-law graduates to enable them to grasp this
contemporary topic with approaches to the legal issues as well as
practical problems that may be encountered.
This Course would interest:
Architects, engineers and those involved in technical drawings
Composers, choreographers, performers and those involved in the arts
Journalists, reporters and those involved in the media
Authors, editors and those involved in the publishing industry
Corporate management executives
Inventors & scientists
Designers
Others who have an interest in the protection of property rights
Course Outline
Intellectual Property is a rapidly expanding body of law that covers a wide range of rights.
These are intangible rights and consists of diverse subject matter ranging from copyrights and
industrial designs confidential information. IP rights undercut a wide variety of activities which affect
commerce and even people's daily lives. As such, protection of such rights are of great economic interest.
Students with satisfactory attendance will be awarded a Certificate from ITC-School of Laws at the end of the course.
Those who opt to sit for the University of London's (UOL) Examination held at the end of May will be awarded a
Certificate from UOL upon passing.
The following modules are covered in the Course:
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Patents
Design Rights
Trademarks
Passing Off
Injurious Falsehood
Confidential Information
This is a nine months Course with classes held every alternate
Wednesday (6:30 pm to 10:00 pm). Students are required to attend at
least 70% of the classes.
Fees
The fee for this Course is S$2250*, payable to ITC on commencement of the Course.
The fee is also payable by installments:
Plan A: S$1177.50* x 2
Plan B: (S$800* x 1) + (S$320* x 5)
(* Fees stated are not inclusive of GST)
For students who opt to sit for the University of London's examinations, the following fees are
payable in addition to the above Course Fee.
