Threshold concept in intellectual property law. Issue 4 (11th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Azam, Monirul
• Is Part Of: International journal of law and management. Volume 58:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 391
• Page End: 402
• Publication Date: 2016-07-11
• Subjects: Intellectual property -- Compliance -- Interpretation -- Public interest -- Threshold concept; Labor laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Trade regulation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Labor laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- Cases; Trade regulation -- Great Britain -- Cases; 346.0664
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLMA-07-2015-0035
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-243X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to identify the threshold concept in intellectual property (IP) law. Design/methodology/approach: It used doctrinal methods for such identification based on the existing pedagogical scholarship in the field of effective teaching and learning. Findings: It explained how the use of the threshold concept in IP law education could facilitate understanding of IP law from globalised perspectives and validate use of IP in a balanced way. Research limitations/implications: It is yet to be tested for practical curriculum design in different jurisdictions. Practical implications: The understanding of threshold concepts in IP law could generate "eureka" moments, when, after a long struggle, students come to a deep understanding of a new concept. Social implications: This will facilitate social acceptance of IP for balancing global obligation and national developmental and social goals. Originality/value: Till date, little work has been undertaken on the threshold concepts on IP law. Therefore, this study tried to make a unique contribution by identifying threshold concepts in intellectual property law.