Study programme title in Est.
Intellektuaalomandi- ja andmeõigus
Study programme title in Engl.
Intellectual Property and Data Law
TalTech study programme code
MVLM26
MER study programme code
261014
Study programme version code
MVLM26/26
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Martin Malm
Language of instruction
English
Self-paid study programme
yes
Nominal study period
2 semesters
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Access conditions
Successful applicants have obtained the job qualifying degree of at least 240 ECTS (four years) in law,
according to the regulations of the country where they have obtained their degree(s) and which is recognized in all countries of the participating Partners: Estonia, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland). Show more... Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of this programme is to acquire a comprehensive understanding
of designing a legal framework in the context of rapid technological change (including artificial intelligence and the data-driven society), by regulating data use and supporting innovation; prepare lawyers, IT and business-technology experts, and public-sector policymakers to steer legal and business-strategic decisions and to assess their societal impacts; deepen specialised skills in one of three chosen tracks: IT and data law; intellectual property in the creative industries; or industrial property law providing advanced, domain-specific knowledge, and develop the capacity to operate internationally (in Estonia and other countries), engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and apply IP and data-law competencies across different legal systems and practice contexts. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
The student:
- learns the main concepts, methods, legal enforcements and regulations of different areas of IP & Data Law;
- analyses the latest advancements, regulatory trends in IP & Data Law to evaluate their impact on legal practice;
- critically assesses the state-of-the-art developments in IP & Data Law, identifying key challenges, evolving enforcement mechanisms, and future directions;
- learns to grasp and assess the differences and similarities between national legal systems from a European perspective in a number of specific areas of IP & Data Law especially with regards to the area of their particular interest. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,600, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Master of Arts in Law
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Master in Intellectual Property and Data Law
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MODULE: Digital Law and Data Protection 30.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to create a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks of the digital environment,
focusing on intellectual property, competition, consumer protection, and data protection, and to develop the ability to critically analyze their interconnections. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- analyses the interrelations between intellectual property,
competition law, and data protection in the digital environment, and assess their impact on economic and social relations.;
- interprets and applies European Union and international legal acts, case law, and policy directions in the development of digital rights and data protection.;
- critically evaluates the balance of rights and obligations, taking into account technological developments, privacy, and market economy constraints in the field. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MOE3050
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
MOE5080
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MOL5030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MOT5020
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MOT5110
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
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MODULE: Law in a Technological Environment 15.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of the main directions of law,
linking them with contemporary technological developments. The impact of regulations on innovation and the digital economy is analyzed, and critical discussions are shaped on issues of ethics, responsibility, and security in legal and societal contexts. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- has deepened a critical understanding of the main directions of law,
linking them with specific fields such as data protection, intellectual property, cybersecurity, or the regulatory frameworks of financial technology;
- critically discusses the main directions of law, linking them to specific fields such as data protection, intellectual property, cybersecurity, or the regulatory frameworks of financial technology;
- has developed critical discussions on issues of ethics, responsibility, and security in technological development, situating them within broader legal and societal contexts. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HOE6019
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
HOE7150
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K1
MOT5040
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOT5060
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOT5090
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 15.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Master's Thesis 15.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of the master's thesis is to equip the student with skills to work on legal topics and to develop argumentative skills in presenting their claims,
which is reflected in writing a logically structured and analytically oriented research paper. Show more... Learning outcomes
The student:
- produces analyses that adhere to scientific principles and are grounded in international academic literature;
- identifies and apply relevant international academic literature to address practical legal problems;
- demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the functioning, challenges, and developments within their chosen field of law;
- formulates discipline-related problems and/or research questions, and resolves them within defined parameters using appropriate methodologies;
- through the master’s thesis, demonstrates the critical use of data, the ability to conduct rigorous and reliable analyses, thoughtful interpretation of research results in relation to existing knowledge, and critical evaluation of findings generated during the research process. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
