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Torts, Crimes, and Intellectual Property

Torts, Crimes, and Intellectual Property

This course is part of Business Law and the Legal Environment Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate potential civil and criminal liabilities in business, from intentional torts and negligence to various business and cybercrimes.
Analyze the legal protections and strategies for securing intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn to identify and analyze different types of legal liabilities, from intentional torts to business-related crimes. This course explores the essential elements of criminal offenses, including white-collar crimes and cybercrimes that impact modern businesses. You will also gain the crucial ability to protect valuable creations by understanding the legal protections for patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This practical knowledge will empower you to navigate legal risks and safeguard intellectual assets in a professional setting, providing a strong foundation for business and technology roles.

This course explores the fascinating world of torts, crimes, and intellectual property. We will learn about the essential elements of a crime and how they contribute to the understanding of different offenses. Additionally, we will learn about cybercrimes, examining their impact on businesses and information technology. Lastly, we will find out the various intellectual property rights and the legal protections surrounding them. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the intriguing complexities of tort law, criminal law, and the fascinating world of intellectual property.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Intentional & Unintentional Torts3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 185 minutes

Reading: Intentional Torts and Negligence pp. 81-10240 minutes
Reading: Product and Strict Liability pp. 103-12035 minutes
Reading: Intellectual Property and Information Technology pp. 121-15055 minutes
Reading: Criminal Law and Cybercrime pp. 151-18055 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Intentional and Unintentional Torts5 minutes
Interactive: Product Defect5 minutes
Interactive: Types of Intellectual Property5 minutes
Interactive: White Collar Crimes5 minutes

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