Singapore University of Social Sciences

Advanced Patent Law

Advanced Patent Law (IPM521)

Applications Open: 01 October 2023

Applications Close: 15 November 2023

Next Available Intake: January 2024

Course Types: Modular Graduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $3000 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Management, Business Administration

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Business


Synopsis

IPM521 Advanced Patent Law reinforces and expands on the understanding of the fundamental principles of intellectual property (IP) law, specifically the development of patent law in Singapore. The course will focus on patent law norms and policy and the patent as an instrument. This includes in-depth knowledge and skills in determining patent eligible subject matter, novelty and anticipation, inventive step, patent infringement and patent exploitation. An overview of other patent systems, in particular those in the United States and the European Union, will also be covered.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

  • Development of Patent Law in Singapore
  • Patent Law Norms and Policy
  • Inventorship and Ownership
  • The Patent Instrument: Parts of a Patent Application
  • Patent Eligible Subject Matter: Usual Exclusions
  • Novelty and Anticipation
  • Inventive Step
  • Utility and Industrial Application
  • Patent Infringement
  • Defenses for Patent Infringement
  • Remedies for Patent Infringement
  • Patent Exploitation
  • Anti-Competitive Practices

Learning Outcome

  • Examine patent legislation and regulations
  • Distinguish the qualifying criteria for patentability
  • Analyse the scope of protection for patents
  • Examine potential patent infringement activities
  • Evaluate defences against allegations of patent infringement
  • Assess remedies awarded if patent infringement is proven
  • Analyse conditions which will result in patent invalidity.
  • Examine the law and practice governing patentable inventions
  • Employ the provisions of the Singapore Patents Act
  • Analyse patent-related international instruments and how they impact on patents in Singapore
  • Demonstrate compliance with international instruments
  • Evaluate the requirements for the registrability of patents
  • Appraise validity, interpretation of specifications; infringement; amendment or correction; compulsory licences; convention applications and exhaustion of rights
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