Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) | University of Portsmouth

Course summary

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

Entry requirements

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