Law - Technology & IP Law

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.



In this diploma, we will chart the latest trends in technology and will provide a wide-ranging analysis of issues relating to intellectual property rights, advising on data protection strategies, and managing transactional issues. Leading experts will consider the myriad of potential liabilities, including IP-infringements and defences, domain disputes, e-commerce and consumer regulations, software licensing, and data security breaches. The course will offer an insight into the world of cyber-crime and suggest possible corporate risk-management strategies that companies can implement. Separately, we will analyse applicable torts, such as defamation, and the rights and duties attached to social media, blogging, and internet usage. Recent regulatory and legislative changes relating to online safety will be examined. Finally, the course examines the law relating to emerging and key technology such as FinTech, Blockchain, LawTech, AI, the Cloud, nanotechnology, drones and driverless vehicles.



CPD

We have designed our courses to enable you to satisfy as much of your CPD requirement as possible. Time spent attending lectures and workshops in person or completing these via e-learning as part of your course can be claimed towards your annual CPD requirement. The number of hours of CPD that you may claim in relation to your diploma/certificate course will depend on the way in which you access each of the individual sessions. For further information, visit the CPD scheme and download the CPD booklet.



The Diploma Centre team will host our annual CPD conference in November 2023. This complimentary event is a dedicated management and professional development skills and regulatory matters session. We will post an invitation on your Diploma Hub page later in the year.

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,

Regulation of social media and Coimisiún na Meán.



Module 5: The law and technology

AI, text and data mining, AI copyright infringement, machine learning, and AI ownership, the AI Act

Cybersecurity and cybercrime,

Cookies, apps, the Cloud,

Fintech and Blockchain,

LawTech.



Workshops

Workshops are a key feature of this course. These are designed to be interactive and involve working in groups on selected case-study problems and analysis, with an emphasis on the application of the law to common scenarios encountered in practice.



Workshop Title Date Time

1 Copyright Trademarks Saturday 16 November 2024 10am - 1:15pm



2 Workshop 2: Social Media & the Law Data Access Requests Saturday 18 January 2025 10am - 3pm



3 Workshop 3: Patents & Designs Data Breaches & GDPR Saturday 18 January 2025 10pm - 3pm



4 Technology Contracts E-Commerce Saturday 8 February 2025 10:00am - 1:30pm



Exam preparation workshop Saturday 1 March 2025 10:00am - 1:30pm

Who should attend?

This 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, and IT 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 €335.

Application information:

The closing date for applications is 25th September 2024. To apply, please follow the instructions below.



Solicitors and Trainees

To pay online click on the 'Book Now' button. For all other methods of payment including, draft, cheque and EFT please see our methods of payment .



Other Professionals

We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified professionals. Your application must be approved before you can formally register on the course. To apply please email the following documents to diplomateam@lawsociety.ie :



A completed application form (see below):

Your Curriculum Vitae

A short cover letter setting out your relevant experience

Please note, for non-members this course is subject to a supplemental fee of €335 bringing the total course fee to €3,400. No fees are required prior to approval.

Delivery Method:

Lectures on Wednesdays at 2pm, with five interactive workshops on Saturdays. Lectures also available to view on-demand.



CPD Hours:

The number of hours of CPD that you may claim in relation to this course will depend on the way in which you access each of the individual sessions. For further information and the booklet, see CPD scheme on our website.

Start Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 6:00 PM.