Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) - Certificate
University of Portsmouth
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**Overview**On this course, which is unavailable anywhere else, youll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.Youll explore IP rights, different types of crime and the range of offenders. Youll study theories which explain why people commit these crimes and learn about their damaging social and economic impacts. Youll also examine protection and enforcement strategies.The credits earned on this course are academically recognised and can ...Read more


Overview

On this course, which is unavailable anywhere else, you'll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.You'll explore IP rights, different types of crime and the range of offenders. You'll study theories which explain why people commit these crimes and learn about their damaging social and economic impacts. You'll also examine protection and enforcement strategies.The credits earned on this course are academically recognised and can contribute towards full degree courses.


What you'll experience

On this short course you'll:- Gain an understanding of IP rights and the international legal framework- Appreciate the extent and impact of IP crime and illicit trade- Explore IP crimes and offenders, methods of policing the crimes, and strategies for the protection and enforcement of IP rights- Develop the skills you need in academic reading, writing, referencing, presentation and analytical thinking- Be able to share your learning and experiences with peers to help you develop your professional practices

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16 Jan 24

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Based in the heart of a friendly city by the sea, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a...

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