English for Business and Law - Intellectual Property Law

Name: English for Business and Law - Intellectual Property Law
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Improve your business and legal English while learning about intellectual property law.

Created byDavid Wallace, MA, Dip TESOL, Dip Teaching

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

Essential legal and business language to improve English skills in the workplace or in university study.
Key English vocabulary that business and law students must know.
Reading skills developed through exercises based on real legal texts.
Listening skills improved by responding to dialogs between lawyers and clients.

Course content

7 sections • 37 lectures • 1h 34m total length

Introduction3:17
An introduction to this course.
What is Intellectual Property?3:04
An introduction to intellectual property law. Watch the video and answer the questions below.
Questions about the introduction video1:17
Questions about the introduction video.
Course Vocabulary - Part One11:28
An introduction to the first 15 important words for this course.
Links to course vocabulary0:13
Links to Quizlet and the two sets of vocabulary.

Questions to think about....2:38
Before studying this section, watch the video and think about these questions:

1. Have you ever downloaded music or a movie from the internet without paying for it? Was this a crime? Why / why not?

2. Do you think people should be punished if they infringe copyright in this way? Why / why not?

3. What would reduce online piracy (stealing) of music and movies?

Video link: https://youtu.be/zFh-nB7eJoQ
Introduction to Copyright3:27
What is copyright? How long does it last? Does copyright need to be registered? What should someone do if they believe that their copyright has been infringed?

Watch the video and answer the questions in the next lecture.
Questions about the Copyright Video1:26
Questions for the copyright video.
Copyright - Reading Exercise1:21
Read the text and answer the T/F questions.

Trademarks - Identification Exercise0:03
Introduction to Trademarks2:54
What is a trademark? How long does trademark protection last? What's the difference between a registered and an unregistered trademark? What should someone do if they believe that their trademark use has been infringed?

Watch the video and complete the exercises below:
Questions about the Trademarks Video1:12
Questions for the trademarks video.
Trademarks - Reading Exercise1:06
A reading exercise to develop your knowledge of trademarks. Read the text and answer the questions below.
Intellectual Property Disputes - Corporate Logo Infringment3:40
Watch this video about corporate logo infringement and answer the questions that follow.
Questions about corporate logo infringement0:05
Course Vocabulary - Part Two9:58
Vocabulary introduction - part two.
Vocabulary Practice0:05

Welcome to Patents0:21
Introduction to Patents3:54
What is a patent? How long does patent protection last? How does a person or company apply for a patent? What should someone do if they believe that their patent rights have been infringed?

After you watch the video, complete the exercise below.
Questions about the Patents Video1:30
Questions to support the patent video.
Patent Application - Video Introduction0:38
Watch the video and think about the question that follows. Then, look at the patent application exercise.

Video (C) Bottle Keeper. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C2fKVkRf20
Patent Application - Reading Exercise3:38
A reading exercise based on a real US patent application.
First, look at the questions, then try to find the answers in the patent application.
The Protection Offered by a Patent & Vocabulary Practice0:35
Notes on patent protection in the law and a vocabulary practice exercise.

Introduction to Trade Secrets13:14
Think about the different companies that keep trade secrets. Why do they use a trade secret to protect their IP?
Trade Secrets - Explanation2:44
What is a trade secret? Which companies use trade secrets to protect their IP? What should a company do if someone has revealed their confidential information?
Questions about the trade secrets video.1:06
Questions about the trade secrets video.
The World of Coca-Cola: The Commercial Advantages of Trade Secrets0:56
Commercial Advantages of Trade Secrets

This is the home of the Coca Cola company in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Watch the video and think about the questions below:

1. What activities can you do at The World of Coca Cola?
2. How has Coca Cola used its trade secret to promote its products?
3. Would you like to visit The World of Coca Cola? Why / Why not?
Case-Study Reading- Introduction9:18
An introduction to the Coca-Cola case study.
Case Study: A trade secret violation case (Reading Exercise)2:21
Reade the legal case study and answer the questions that follow.
Vocabulary Practice - Crossword0:03
A link to a crossword activity.

Introduction to Design Right2:35
What is a design right? Which countries protect design right and how long does it last? Does design right need to be registered? What should someone do if they believe that their design right has been infringed?
Introduction to Design Right - Questions1:05
Questions for the design right video.
Counterfeit Products0:24
Design Right: Questions to think about...
Counterfeit Products - Reading Exercise1:21
A reading exercise on the importance of design right.

Requirements

Nothing! Designed for intermediate English language learners, but no specific prerequisites.

Description

This course develops business and legal English vocabulary, legal reading skills and listening. It covers five kinds of intellectual property protection: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and design right. There are several lectures on each topic, and there are also many activities so you can really practise and improve your business and legal English quickly. These include:

Vocabulary development quizzes and tests. Identify the key words for this topic and practice them many times in different legal situations. This is a fast way to increase your understanding of business and legal vocabulary.
Listening to lawyers give advice to clients about their business and legal needs. With comprehension exercises to help develop your understanding of intellectual property law and how to discuss these topics in business and legal fields.
Listening to clients discuss their business problems. With comprehension exercises to help you understand problems and issues clients might face with this field of law.
Reading contracts and other legal documents related to intellectual property law. With activities to help you understand these legal documents.
Links to online apps like Quizlet where you can further practice the vocabulary in this course.

Join "English for Business and Law - Intellectual Property Law". It's the fastest way to improve your business and legal English.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for anyone developing and improving their English language who studies or works in business or law.
Anyone who wants to learn the basics of Intellectual Property Law: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets or design right.

English for Business and Law - Intellectual Property Law

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Course content

Introduction and Key Vocabulary5 lectures • 19min

Copyright Law4 lectures • 9min

Trademark Law8 lectures • 19min

Patent Law6 lectures • 11min

Trade Secrets7 lectures • 30min

Design Right4 lectures • 5min

Review and final assessment3 lectures • 2min

Requirements

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