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Diploma in Technology and IP Law

Dublin
5 months
€3,095.00

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Programme structure and approach to learning

Ireland has a booming tech market and has become the digital hub for Europe. It is of vital importance that all organisations understand the law relating to technology and intellectual property and that all legal advisers have the requisite knowledge to advise on these matters. This advanced level programme is designed to give comprehensive coverage to the broad range of legal issues arising from technology and intellectual property in this digital age.

Module 1: Intellectual property

  • Trademarks – registration; infringement; non-conventional marks,
  • Patents – registration; priority; patent dealings; patentability of software,
  • Copyright – digital recordings; databases; software,
  • Design law – registered and unregistered designs,
  • Trade secrets – confidential information,
  • Intellectual property rights management and IP contracts.

Module 2: Data protection

  • GDPR – Regulation 2016/679,
  • Data processing, sharing and access requests,
  • International data transfers,
  • Data protection and new technologies – such as drones and biometrics,
  • Data security and technology,
  • Data breaches.

Module 3: Technology contracts

  • Technology contract clauses,
  • Software licensing agreements,
  • E-commerce, online contracts, consumer protection,
  • Website terms and conditions,
  • Outsourcing and cloud computing,
  • Gaming law and online betting,
  • Practical and legal issues for tech companies.

Module 4: Social media

  • Managing legal risks,
  • Defamation and blogging,
  • Hosting, caching, conduits,
  • Advertising standards online,
  • Criminal and civil liability for online content,
  • Social media and employment relationship.

 Module 5: The law and technology

  • Bio-law – medical and legal considerations,
  • Nanotechnology, biometrics, drones, wearables,
  • Cybersecurity and cybercrime,
  • Video gaming, augmented reality, driverless vehicles,
  • Cookies, apps, the Cloud,
  • FinTech and block chain,
  • The "Internet of Things".

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Course Details

CollegeLaw Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre
Course ID184150
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 7
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationDiploma
Awarding BodyLaw Society of Ireland
Awarding Body DetailsDiploma in Technology & IP Law
Course Start Date7th October 2026
Course End Date10th March 2027
Course Duration5 months
Course TimeLectures on Wednesdays at 2pm, with five interactive workshops on Wednesdays. Lectures also available to view on demand.
Course Fee€3,095.00
Entry RequirementsThis course is suitable for the following:

-Solicitors, barristers, and trainees who wish to augment their knowledge in the area of IP and technology law to better advise their clients,
-Solicitors, barristers, and trainees both in private practice and in-house roles (for example, in tech, IT and pharma companies),
Industry professionals with an interest in IT, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, social media, Research and ---Development, technology transfer, and innovation,
-Professionals with an interest in IP and technology who aspire to work in the area.

We welcome applications for this course from other professionals who are suitably qualified. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €355.

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Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre

The Education Centre, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 (DX 79 Dublin), Ireland D07 VW24, Dublin, Ireland

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