OVERVIEW

The course explores the rules and practises of the general law of the enterprise, intellectual property and corporate law.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course is dedicated to business law, intellectual property and corporate law. The first part provides the legal framework of business enterprises and focuses on the main issues concerning the formation, the transfer of ownership and fiduciary obligations. The second part provides a functional analysis of intellectual and industrial property law and focuses on the various aspects of trademarks, copyright and patents. The third part pays attention to the legal and institutional framework of corporate law.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the course is to provide a deep understanding about the mechanics of business law and corporate law. The aim of the course is also to help the students to develop further capabilities such as group work, legal writing and legal reasoning.

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites are requested for the course.

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are mostly taught through a interactive method and require an active participation of the class. Invidual participation is favoured. Attendance is not mandatory but highly suggested. Teaching language is Italian.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

There are not teaching materials to be provided beyond the textbook. Class notes may integrate but not substitute full knowledge of the latter.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Marco Cian (a cura di), Manuale di diritto commerciale, Giappichelli Editore, ed. 2023, only for the following pages 2-128; 305-567; 579-620; 637-652

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANDREA OTTOLIA (President)

ALESSANDRA TOSA

RAFFAELE FRANCESCO ALESSANDRO SERVANZI (Substitute)

SHANSHAN ZHU (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I semester from September 18th to December 6th 2023.
 

Class schedule

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EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination in Italian. Foreign students may request to be examined in English. 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The students will be evaluated upon the following: (i) knowledge of specific legal rules, (ii) legal reasoning and comprehension of the fundamentals of the topics, (iii) ability to apply legal rules and legal reasoning to practical cases.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Professor is available for immediate contact by telephone or Whatsapp at the following number 3319144021.