Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
BIO/19
1 module between the following
6
C
AGR/07
6
C
AGR/13
1 module among the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
ING-IND/25
1 module among the following
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
BIO/10
1 module among the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
ING-IND/34
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
AGR/16

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/04
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
AGR/13
1 module among the following
6
B
CHIM/03
6
B
CHIM/03
6
B
CHIM/06
1 module between the following
6
C
AGR/16
6
C
AGR/12
Training
3
F
-
Final exam
36
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/04
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
AGR/13
1 module among the following
6
B
CHIM/03
6
B
CHIM/03
6
B
CHIM/06
1 module between the following
6
C
AGR/16
6
C
AGR/12
Training
3
F
-
Final exam
36
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
1 module among the following
6
B
BIO/07
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/10
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
English B2
3
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Intellectual property law  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S02898

Teacher

Bernardo Calabrese

Coordinator

Bernardo Calabrese

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

IUS/04 - BUSINESS LAW

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 4, 2024 al Jun 14, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims at providing students an overview about different disciplines that regulate the intellectual property field (such as the regulation of copyright, of distinctive signs, of trade secrets, of industrial inventions, with particular attention to patent as the relevant right for the biotechnological sector), as well as the instruments for the comprehension  of the role that intellectual property assumes in the field of modern ideas of economy and trade. The course covers the main aspects of the intellectual property law: the nature and extension of concerning rights, the procedure designed to the registration and obtainment of the intellectual property rights, as well as the methods for their protection and enforcement. The course will examine the international agreements and regulations, and the EU measures of intellectual property concern. 

Prerequisites and basic notions

no specific prerequirements. A dedicated introduction will be provided about the basic legal notions necessary to understand the subject-matter

Program

Content
The course will be focused on patent law, with particular reference to the rules concerning biotechnological inventions.
Program
- fundamental principles of intellectual property
- national, european and international sources of law
- patent as an intellectual property right
- patent protection and trade secret
- patent object and non-patentable inventions
- novelty, non-obviousness, utility and public order
- patent rights and right to patent
- description, claims and patent application procedure
- transfer of patent rights
- biotecnological inventions
- plant variety
Teaching methodology
Lectures aim to analyze main basics of intellectual property law, links between rules and protected interests. In order to make it easier for students to understand applicative effect of rules, case-law will be used.
Bibliography
Musso, Brevetti per invenzioni industriali e modelli di utilità, Zanichelli, 2013, p. 1-420 (only text, footnotes not compulsory)
Notice
For the exam it is necessary to study the relevant norms of Italian Code of Industrial Property.

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Didactic methods

Taught lectures, case analysis, classroom debate

Learning assessment procedures

To pass the exam, students must demonstrate that they:
- have understood the principles underlying intellectual property law
- be able to present their arguments in a precise and organic way on issues relating to intellectual property law
- know how to apply the acquired knowledge to solve application and reasoning problems presented in the form of questions.
The exam will be a written test with multiple choice questions, checking the ability of reasoning and applying the relevant legal notions

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

learning of legal notions, through the ability to analyze legal problems and critical reasoning.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Grades are on scale 30/30

Exam language

italiano

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