Copyright and Design is one set of the core elements of what we call IP: intellectual property. This set of rights concerns the economic interests of individuals, publishing and entertainment industries, it also concerns the public as they can also be considered as a form of expression, which linked to fundamental rights of individuals. To be able to critically identify, evaluate, and analyze objects or products that concern copyright and design, and eventually apply legal principles in related problem-solving, is crucial for a qualified IP lawyer.

The aim of this course is to develop the capacity of students to understand and apply the legal principles and rules concerning copyright and design protection in HKSAR, and to provide students a roadmap of copyright and design, guide them right from the start to the end, from nature of rights to effective protection of rights. Successful completion of the course will enhance students’ capabilities in critical thinking and analysis in relation to copyright and design in HKSAR, and build up students’ practical skills in problem-solving copyright and design issues in a common law context.