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BTX5150

Competition and marketing law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Mr Brendan Sweeney

Offered:
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis: The unit aims to develop an understanding of the legal and administrative framework governing the regulation of competition and consumer protection, including the operations of the Regulator. The unit also aims to develop an understanding of industrial property law (patents, copyright, designs and trade marks), particularly an ability to recognise and make the choices that confront commercial entities when implementing an effective industrial property policy. Finally, the unit aims to develop an understanding of the manner in which domestic regulation forms part of international regulation.

Assessment: Seminar presentation and paper (1500 words): 15% + Research paper (4000 words): 35% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prohibitions: BTF5150, BTF9150, BTX9890