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Intellectual Property Academy

Learn how creations and brands are protected, with UK law as at 2026 and notes on the EU, France, the US and international treaties. Six modules and 18 lessons: what IP is, how long rights last, who owns IP, how copyright works, exceptions and fair use, the public domain, patentability, getting a patent, AI and IP (Thaler 2023), trade marks, infringement and confusion, building a brand, design rights, trade secrets, choosing protection, licensing and assignment, enforcement and IP as a business asset. Eight simulations: which right protects it, expiry dates, the public domain, fair dealing, patentability, likelihood of confusion, protecting a new product and licence royalties. Made-up works and brands, in dollars, euros or pounds.

Ready to try · Learn how creations and brands are protected, with UK law as at 2026 and notes on the EU, France, the US and international treaties. Six modules and 18 lessons: what IP is, how long rights last, who owns IP, how copyright works, exceptions and fair use, the public domain, patentability, getting a patent, AI and IP (Thaler 2023), trade marks, infringement and confusion, building a brand, design rights, trade secrets, choosing protection, licensing and assignment, enforcement and IP as a business asset. Eight simulations: which right protects it, expiry dates, the public domain, fair dealing, patentability, likelihood of confusion, protecting a new product and licence royalties. Made-up works and brands, in dollars, euros or pounds.