Academic Catalog

ID543 LEGAL RIGHTS&RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRACTISING DESIGNERS

Course Code: 1250543
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA KORKUT
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Covers the professional rights. responsibilities. and obligations of designers practicing at national or international levels. Reviews the national regulations concerning patents. utility models. designs. trademarks. copyright. unfair competition. consumer protection. and product liability. Discusses legal terms and approaches through court cases and case studies.