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開講年度 開講学部等
2026 大学院創成科学研究科(博士前期)
開講学期 曜日時限 授業形態 AL(アクティブ・ラーニング)ポイント
後期集中 集中 講義 3.0
時間割番号 科目名[英文名] 使用言語 単位数
3262090220 知的財産特論(吉田)[Advanced Intellectual Property] 英語 1
担当教員(責任)[ローマ字表記] メディア授業
足立 勝[ADACHI Masaru]
担当教員[ローマ字表記]
足立 勝 [ADACHI Masaru], KUCHKOROV MIRSHOD [KUCHKOROV MIRSHOD]
特定科目区分   対象学生 留学生用 対象年次  
ディプロマ・ポリシーに関わる項目 カリキュラムマップ(授業科目とDPとの対応関係はこちらから閲覧できます)
授業の目的と概要
This is an intensive two-day course conducted in English. The course is designed for students from non-law disciplines who wish to gain a basic understanding of Japanese intellectual property law.

The primary aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of copyright and industrial property rights, and to explain how these legal systems function in practice. Students will learn how intellectual property law relates to various fields such as technology, business, creative industries, and research activities.

The course also aims to develop practical academic skills, including proper citation practices and respectful use of others’ works, as well as the ability to discuss intellectual property issues from international and comparative perspectives.

No prior knowledge of law is required.
授業の到達目標
It is essential for graduate students to have knowledge of intellectual property rights in conducting research. In this course, students will learn the basics of intellectual property rights and copyright law, patent law, design law, trademark law as well as research ethics while relating those laws to judicial precedent and other relevant cases. The knowledge that students will acquire in this course would be useful during their future careers.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
・Understand the basic framework of intellectual property law.
・Identify and explain basic intellectual property issues using legal principles and case studies.
・Apply intellectual property knowledge in academic and professional contexts.
・Discuss intellectual property issues from comparative and international perspectives.
授業計画
【全体】
The course primarily covers two major branches of intellectual property law: copyright law and industrial property law.

The first day is devoted to copyright law, focusing on its basic structure and key principles.
The second day addresses industrial property law, including patents, designs, and trademarks.

The course concludes with discussions and student presentations on selected intellectual property issues. Depending on the number of participants, presentations may be conducted individually or in groups.
項目 内容 授業時間外学習 備考
第1回 Intellectual Property Law - Introduction Importance and definition of intellectual properties
Overview of the Japanese intellectual property protection system
Enforcement and history
Review key concepts introduced in class
第2回 Copyright Law - Works Overview of copyright law
Definition of works and creativity
Case studies
Complete a worksheet
第3回 Copyright Law - Author Concept of authorship
Joint authorship
Works made for hire
Case studies
Complete a worksheet
第4回 Copyright Law - Rights, Duration of Protection, and Research Ethics Economic and moral rights
Duration of protection
Limitations and exceptions
Research ethics
Complete a worksheet and submit a mid-course reflection paper
第5回 Industrial Property Law - Patent Law Overview of patent law
Inventions and patentability
Patent rights, infringement and limitations
Group work
Review key concepts
第6回 Industrial Property Law - Utility Models, Trade Secrets, and Design Law Utility models and trade secrets
Design law: overview and requirements
Case study
Review key concepts
第7回 Industrial Property Law - Trademark Law Overview of trademark law
Definition trademark and its types
Requirements and trademark right
Case study
Review key concepts and Complete a worksheet
第8回 International Intellectual Property Law and Presentations Overview of International IP law
Major international treaties and principles
Case study
Student presentations
Submit final report
※AL(アクティブ・ラーニング)欄に関する注
・授業全体で、AL(アクティブ・ラーニング)が占める時間の割合を、それぞれの項目ごとに示しています。
・A〜Dのアルファベットは、以下の学修形態を指しています。
【A:グループワーク】、【B:ディスカッション・ディベート】、【C:フィールドワーク(実験・実習、演習を含む)】、【D:プレゼンテーション】
A: 10% B: 10% C: --% D: 10%
成績評価法

In-class writing assignments: 10%
Out-of-class writing assignments (including the mid-course reflection paper): 10%
Class participation (including group work and presentations): 40%
Final report: 40%
教科書にかかわる情報
備考
All lecture materials will be distributed prior to the start of the course
参考書にかかわる情報
備考
メッセージ
キーワード
Intellectual property, copyright law, patent law, trademark law, design law
持続可能な開発目標(SDGs)

関連科目
履修条件
連絡先
Masaru Adachi
Email: ma-adachi@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

Mirshod Kuchkorov
Email: miru@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp
オフィスアワー
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