UK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTING

Module Booklet

Course: EDEXCEL BTEC (HND) BUSINESS

Group: Ed excel HND BUSINESS ( Level 5 )

Module: Unit 26- BUSINESS LAW
Module type: Optional
Module Code: R/601/1145
Module Credit: 15
Teaching Period: (15+6 weeks)
Level: 5 (QCF)
Contact Hours: (15*3 = 45 + 6*3=63)
Lectures: 15 weeks

Assignment Support: 3 weeks

Assessment and Feedback: 3 weeks
Module Leader: Emmanuel FOMUSO
Lecturer: Mr Nathaniel Owusu Frimpong
Start date: 25/02/15
Day: Wednesday
Time:

10:00-13:00

Room: Kilburn Campus

Term: February 2015 July 2015

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

2. MODULE OUTLINE AND TEACHING METHODS

3. READING AND COURSE PREPRATION

4. LECTURE WITH DETAILED COURSE PROGRAMME AND OBJECTIVES

5. ASSESSMENT DETAILS

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INTRODUCTION
Generally, businesses operate within a certain legal framework and business
students are expected to have a good working understanding of that framework
in order to be effective professionals within the Business environment. Aspects
such as the legal rules which apply to sale of goods contracts, anti-competitive
practices through monopolies, mergers and the use of intellectual property
rights are essential tools to understand within that environment. Hence after the
study of this subject, learners would be better placed to apply these essential
rules to their business dealings.
Learners need to understand the repercussions applicable for failure to comply
with these areas of law that follow from the basic rules of contract and tort as
well as to appreciate the essence of avoiding such liability.
Aim:
The goal of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and ability to apply
laws relating to sale of goods, consumer credit, monopolies and intellectual
property as it relates to business and its everyday dealings.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
LO1 Be able to apply the main principles affecting the legal relationship
between business organisations and their consumers and to;
1.1) apply the legal rules on implied terms relating to the sale of goods and
supply of services
1.2) apply the statutory provisions on the transfer of property and possession
1.3) evaluate the statutory provisions on buyers and sellers remedies
1.4) apply product liability statutory provisions
LO2 Be able to apply the legal rules on consumer credit agreements and
agency and should be able to;
2.1) differentiate between types of credit agreements
2.2) apply rules, termination rights and default notices in a given scenario
2.3) differentiate between the different types of agent
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2.4) evaluate the rights and duties of an agent

LO3 Understand the legal rules relating to monopolies, mergers and anticompetitive practices. Students should be able to;
3.1) outline monopolies and anti-competitive practice legislation in the UK
3.2) explain the role of the Competition Commission within the context of
monopolies and anti-competitive practices and the UK Office of Fair Trading
3.3) define dominant positions within the EU common market
3.4) consider the application of EU exemptions to potentially anti-competitive
practices
LO4 Know key provisions relating to intellectual property rights: Students
should be able to;
4.1) identify differing forms of intellectual property
4.2)

outline the principles relating to the protection of inventions through

patent rights and their infringement in a given business scenario

4.3) describe the principles relating to copyright protection and their
infringement in a given business scenario
4.4) compare and contrast the protection of trademarks and business names.

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Indicative content:

LO1 Be able to apply the main principles affecting the legal relationship
between business organisations and their consumers
Sale of goods: statutory implied terms, transfer of property and possession,
sellers remedies against the buyer, consumers remedies against the seller;
relevant legislation
Supply of services: statutory implied terms, sellers remedies, consumers
remedies
Product liability: defective goods, consumer remedies against the producer of
defective goods; relevant legislation
LO2 Be able to apply the legal rules on consumer credit agreements and
agency
Forms of consumer credit agreements: restricted use of credit, unrestricted use of
credit, debtor-creditor supplier agreements, debtor-creditor agreements;
relevant legislation
Other agreements: exempt agreements, small agreements, multiple agreements,
linked transactions, cancellable agreements
Consumer credit licensing: general requirements, the issue of licences, termination
of consumer credit agreements, early re-payment, right to terminate,
termination statements, enforcement of consumer credit agreements, creditors
remedies, default notices; relevant legislation
Agency: definition, types of agent, authority of agent, rights and duties of agent
and principal, agents liability to third party, termination of agency; relevant
legislation
LO3 Understand the legal rules relating to monopolies, mergers and anticompetitive practices
Monopolies and competition in the UK: relevant legislation e.g. on competition, and
Fair Trading; scale monopolies, complex monopolies, restrictive trade practices,
Director General of Fair Trading
Competition Commission: role of the Commission, appeals tribunal
Dominant positions within the EU: treaty provisions, the abuse of a dominant
position and enforcement
Exemptions: treaty articles and definitions, individual and block exemptions

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LO4 Know the key provisions relating to intellectual property rights

Protection of inventions: registration of patents, designs, trademarks and
copyright, role of the Patent Office (UK), European Union Patent Office
Patents: patent legislation, patent rights, inventions, patents and employees
Copyright: copyright legislation, ownership of copyright, duration of copyright,
using copyright materials
Trademarks and business names: defining trademarks, applying to register a
trademark, registering business names
Infringement of intellectual property rights: unauthorised use of intellectual
property, patent hearings, copyright tribunal, passing off

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Programme Specification
Accrediting Body: EDEXCEL
Course: BTEC HND IN BUSINESS
Unit: 26 BUSINESS LAW
Wk Lecture Schedule

Introduction to the module. The role of Business Law within

the Business environment, Types of Terms and Introduction
to Sale of Goods Contracts

Implied Terms of Sale of Goods and Supply of Goods and

Services

Outcome of session

Gain understanding of the

module and mode of
assessment, Terms of
contract, Introduction to
sale of Goods contracts

Ability to explain and apply

the implied terms of sale of
Goods in everyday
transactions
Applying statutory provision on the transfer of property and Ability to analyse when
possession
transfer of property takes
place and instances when
ownership is not transferred

Activity/seminar
and formative
assessment
Class questions and
answer session to
test knowledge and
understanding of
topic covered

Resources

Questions and
answers and Case
study addressing
the LO 1.1 and 1.2
Questions and
answer session as
well as interactive
discussions relating
to LO 1.2

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

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Evaluating the statutory provisions on buyers and sellers

remedies in instances of breach of sale of goods contracts

Ability to analyse remedies

in instance of breach of sale
of goods contract

Questions and
answer/case study
addressing LO 1.3

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation and Case
study

Discussing product liability for goods supplied and

introduction to consumer credit contracts

Ability to explain and apply

rules relating to termination
of credit agreements

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

Differentiating between different types of credit agreements

Interactive
discussions /Case
study and
addressing the
LO1.4 and L02.1
Case study
addressing LO 2.1

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Ability to analyse the

different forms of credit
available to a consumer
Agreements Rules relating to termination of consumer credit Ability to discuss the
agreements
different rules relating to
terminating consumer credit
agreements
Agency creation and different forms of agency
Ability to analyse laws
relating to Agency and the
different forms
Duties and Authority of Agents
Ability to analyse the
authority and duties of
Agents

Legislation on competition law, Monopolies and Anticompetition practices in the UK

Ability to analyse the rules

relating to monopolies,

Questions and
answer session
relating to LO2.2
Question and
answer session
relating to LO2.3
Interactive
discussions,
questions and
answers/ case study
L02.4
Questions and
answers relating to

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation
Module handbook,
Power point
presentation
Module handbook,
Power point
presentation
Module handbook,
Power point
presentation and
Lecture Notes
Module handbook,
Power point

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The Role of the Regulatory Bodies in dealing with

monopolies mergers and other anti-competitive practices

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EU law relating to abuse of dominant position and other

anti competitive practices and instances of EU exemptions to
those practices
Meaning and different forms of Intellectual Property and
principles relating to the protection of inventions

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Copyrights protection, Design Rights and Trade Marks,

Student Presentations

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General Revision and Student Presentations

mergers and other anticompetitive practices in the

UK
Ability to analyse the role of
the different regulatory
bodies dealing with
competition issues in UK
Ability to explain EU laws
on anti-competitive issue in
the European Union
Ability to analyse the
different forms of
Intellectual Property and
laws relating to Patents
Ability to explain the legal
protection for copyright and
Trade marks
Ability to explain the legal
protection for trademark
and business name

LO 3.1

presentation

Questions and
answers relating to
LO 3.2

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

Case study relating

to LO 3.3 and L03.4

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation
Module handbook,
Power point
presentation

Case study relating

to LO 4.1 and L0 4.2

Case study relating

to LO 4.3 and L0 4.4
Student led
Presentation

Module handbook,
Power point
presentation
Student led
Presentation

Recommended text and links:

Keenan M, Riches S and Allen V, Business Law, Ninth Edition, 2009
Mansell, Meteyard and Thomson, A Critical Introduction to Law, second edition, Cavendish; London, 1999
Whaley, Douglas J, Problems and Materials on Commercial Law, 8th edition, Aspen publishers, 2005

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Adams A, Law for Business Students, third edition, 2003

Supplementary reading
Schubert, Frank A., Introduction to Law, 8th Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 2004
Goode, Roy, Commercial Law, (3rd Edition). Penguin books Ltd, 2004
Smith and Keenan, Advanced Business Law, Prentice Hall, 2006

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ASSIGNMENT SUPPORT
ASSIGNMENT SUPPORT
ASSIGNMENT SUPPORT
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

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Lecturer: Mr Nathaniel Owusu Frimpong

Campus: Kilburn Campus
Contact details: onathaniel@yahoo.com
Teaching and Learning Activities
The module tutor(s) will aim to combine lectures with tutorial activities. This environment will provide opportunities for the student to
understand the course material through case study and text and to apply it in a practical way. The intent is to facilitate interactive class activities,
and discussion about the significant role of research in a global and local business environment.
Teaching Ethos
The colleges approach towards teaching and learning is simple and effective. The main aim of UKCBC is to assist learners in maximising their
potential by ensuring that they are taught clearly and effectively. This will enable students to engage in the learning environment and promote
success in both their academic studies and subsequent career.
Methods of Delivery:
LECTURES:
These will be developed around the key concepts as mentioned in the indicative course content and will use a range of live examples and cases
from business practice to demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts. This method is primarily used to identify and explain key aspects
of the subject so that learners can utilise their private study time more effectively.
SEMINARS:
These are in addition to the lectures. The seminars are designed to give learners the opportunity to test their understanding of the material
covered in the lectures and private study with the help of reference books. This methodology usually carries a set of questions identified in
advance. Seminars are interactive sessions led by the learners. This method of study gives the learner an excellent opportunity to clarify any
points of difficulty with the tutor and simultaneously develop their oral communication skills.

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CASE STUDIES: An important learning methodology is the extensive use of case studies. They enable learners to apply the concepts that they
learn in their subjects. The learners have to study the case, analyse the facts presented and arrive at conclusions and recommendations. This
assists in the assessment of the learners ability to apply to the real world the tools and techniques of analysis which they have learnt. The case
study serves as a supplement to the theoretical knowledge imparted through the course work.
Plagiarism:
Any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies regulations. In this context the definition and
scope of plagiarism are presented below:
Plagiarism is presenting someones work as your won. It includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the
material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another students coursework; stealing coursework form another student
and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the
college procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
Assessment:
The module will be assessed meeting all the LO as specified by the awarding body, Ed Excel.
Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified.
Contribution: 100% of the module
Outline Details: Individual report approximately 4000 to 4500 words. Details enclosed in the assignment brief

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ASSESSEMENT
Unit: 26 BUSINESS LAW
Unit CODE: R/601/1145
Learning Hours: 63 Hours.
Self-learning hours: 87 hours.
Course: HND Business Level 5
CREDIT VALUE: 15 CREDITS
Term:
Lecturer: Mr Nathaniel Owusu
Verifier:
Frimpong
Learners Name
Registration Number
Learners Declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this unit is my own:
Signed:
Hand out Date:
Submission Date:
The Following Sections to be completed by the assessor:
Center Name:
UKCBC
Center Number:
08640
Please note that the assessors signature below denotes conformation that he/she has in
no way influenced the outcome of the assessment:
Assessors Name:
Mr Nathaniel Owusu Frimpong
Assessors Signature:
Has the unit been Internally Verified?
Y/N
Date of verification:
Internal verifiers signature:
Internal verifiers assignment brief:

Due Dates
Issue Date

10/03/15

Due Task- 1

07/04/15

Due Task- 2
Due Task- 3

05/05/15
02/06/15

Deadline for FEB 2015 intake

where E-learning will be
blocked
Deadline for FEB 2015 intake
where E-learning will be
blocked

09/07/15

09/07/15

09/07/2015

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Due Task - 4

07/07/15

Unit Outcomes
Outcome

Evidence for the criteria to

pass.

09/07/2015

Assessors
decision

Internal
verification
decision.
(agree,
disagree)

TASK 1 : 10/03/15
You are required to carry out a research by using supportive materials like case law,
legislation, law textbooks, journals, websites, etc., and give a feedback of the findings
on P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, The answers need to be reflected to the CASE STUDY chosen
for this task which shall be given to you during lectures
Task P1. Be able to
P1.1 apply the legal rules on P1.1
P1.1
apply the main
(P,M,D)
implied terms relating to the (P,M,D)
principles affecting sale of goods and supply of
the legal
services
relationship
P1.2 apply the statutory
P1.2
P1.2
between business
(P,M,D)
provisions on the transfer of (P,M,D)
organisations and
property and possession
their consumers
P1.3 evaluate the statutory
provisions on buyers and
sellers remedies
P1.4 apply product liability
statutory provisions

P1.3
(P,M,D)

P1.3
(P,M,D)

P1.4
(P,M,D)

P1.4
(P,M,D)

Summarized
Feedback for Task
1(reflecting 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, Pass merit
and distinction.)
IV comments
towards
Task 1
TASK 2 : 07/04/15
You are required to carry out a research by using supportive materials such as case
laws, legislations, legal text books, websites, etc., and give a feedback of the findings
on P2.1, P2.2, P2.3, and P2.4. The answers need to be reflected to the CASE STUDY
chosen for this task which shall be given to your during lectures.
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Task P2. Be able to

apply the legal
rules on consumer
credit agreements
and agency

P2.1 differentiate between

P2.1
types of credit agreements
(P,M,D)
P2.2
apply
rules, P2.2
termination
rights
and (P,M,D)
default notices in a given
scenario

P2.1
(P,M,D)
P2.2
(P,M,D)

P2.3 differentiate between P2.3

(P,M,D)
the different types of agent

P2.3
(P,M,D)

P2.4 evaluate the rights and P2.4

(P,M,D)
duties of an agent

P2.4
(P,M,D)

Summarized
Feedback for Task
2(reflecting 2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, Pass merit
and distinction.)
IV comments
towards
Task 2
TASK 3 : 05/05/15
Choose a case study or an organisation of your choice and present before the class
your findings with the help of PowerPoint presentation, followed by a word report.
You are required to carry out a research by using supportive materials like case laws,
legislations, legal text books, websites, etc., and give a feedback of the findings on
P3.1, P3.2, 3.3 and P3.4.
Task P3 Understand P3.1 outline monopolies and P3.1
P3.1
the legal rules
(P,M,D)
anti-competitive
practice (P,M,D)
relating to
legislation in the UK
monopolies,
P3.2 explain the role of the P3.2
P3.2
mergers and anti(P,M,D)
Competition
Commission (P,M,D)
competitive
within
the
context
of
practices
monopolies
and
anticompetitive practices and the
UK Office of Fair Trading
P3.3
define
dominant P3.3
positions within the EU (P,M,D)
common market

P3.3
(P,M,D)

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P3.4 consider the application P3.4

of
EU
exemptions
to (P,M,D)
potentially anti-competitive
practices

P3.4
(P,M,D)

Summarized
Feedback for Task
3(reflecting 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4, Pass merit
and distinction.)
IV comments
towards
Task 3
TASK 4 : 02/06/15
You are required to carry out a research by using a case study of your choice and
other supportive materials like case laws, legislations, books, websites, etc., and give a
feedback of the findings on P4.1, P4.2, P4.3, and P4.4.
Task P4
P4.1 identify differing forms
P4.1
P4.1
Know the key
(P,M,D)
(P,M,D)
of intellectual property
provisions relating P4.2 outline the principles P4.2
P4.2
to intellectual
(P,M,D)
relating to the protection of (P,M,D)
property rights
inventions through patent
rights and their infringement
in a given business scenario
P4.3 describe the principles
P4.3
P4.3
(P,M,D)
(P,M,D)
relating to copyright
protection and their
infringement in a given
business scenario
P4.4 compare and contrast P4.4
P4.4
(P,M,D)
the protection of trademarks (P,M,D)
and business names.
Summarized
Feedback for Task
4(reflecting 4.1, 4.2,
4.3, Pass merit and
distinction.)
IV comments
towards
Task 4
Merit grades
M
M
M3
P1
P2
P3
P4
awarded
1
2
Distinction
D1
D2
D3
Resubmit :
grades awarded
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Any other comments

Grade given by the Assessor:
Pass
Merit
Assessors Signature:
IV Grading Check:
Agree
Disagree
IV signature:
Date:
Students feedback:

Student Signature:

Distinction
Date:
Comments if any:
Modify grade to

Date:

I have been informed that any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the colleges and awarding
bodies regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below:
Plagiarism is presenting someones work as your own. It includes copying information directly from the web or
books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another
students coursework; stealing coursework from another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected
plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college
procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)

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ASSIGNMENT
TASK 1 to TASK 4: You are required to follow the instructions as specified towards each
task and support with research by using supportive materials like Case laws,
legislations, Business Law textbooks, websites, etc., and give a feedback on the findings
by relating your arguments to the relevant case studies as specified towards each task.
The case studies are specified before each task below.
Task 1
Be able to apply the main principles affecting the legal relationship between
business organisations and their consumers
CASE STUDY
After closing from work one day, Mr Adam decided to stop by a Departmental Store to check
out the latest TV sets in stock with a view to replacing the old one at home. The store manager,
Miss Bianca took Mr Adam round to show him all they have got in stock and answer all his
questions about the TV sets. Adam was particularly impressed with one of the TV sets which
the store manager described as very high quality, durable and good value for money. This was
also written and pasted on the TV set as well. Mr Adam decided to purchase the flat screen 42
inch remote control TV set and after signing all the paper works, Mr Adam was informed that
the TV set would be delivered to his house within the next three working days. Mr Adam was
very happy when his new TV set was eventually delivered and installed by the engineers of the
Departmental store.
The TV set was working fine for the first three weeks. However one fine day just as he sat down
to enjoy the Sunday afternoon film, there was a flash and puffs of smoke could be seen coming
out from the back of the set. When he called and informed the Departmental store about it, they
said when the TV set was installed, it was working well and that Mr Adam had even signed the
document issued by the engineers who had installed it as prove that everything was okay before
they left, hence they will not be accepting any responsibility for the faulty TV. The Departmental
Store also said the contractual document which Adam had signed had a clause which made it
clear that the Store accepts no responsibility for the malfunctioning of goods once supplied and
installed. Mr Adam has now come to you for advice as to what his options are in law.

With approximately 1000 words, address the above case study in dealing with the
issues below.
P1.1 Analyse and advice Mr Adam on the legal rules on implied terms relating to the
sale of goods and supply of services
P1.2 Analyse and advice Mr Adam on the statutory provisions on the transfer of
property and possession
P1.3 evaluate the statutory provisions on buyers and sellers remedies in sale of goods
contracts
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P1.4 apply product liability statutory provisions for faulty goods

Task 2
Be able to apply the legal rules on consumer credit agreements and agency
CASE STUDY
Claire wishes to replace her old car with a new one but do not have the full sum needed
to purchase the car. She believes she currently has a good credit rating according to
credit rating agency Equifax and is pretty sure that getting credit may not be a problem.
However she is worried that due to the persistently bleak economic situation in the
country, she may become unemployed at any time.
Claire is also training to become an Estate Agent just in case she is made redundant
from her current job and has now learnt that she has certain legal obligations towards
her potential clients. She is now seeking your advice on the legal issues she has raised
With approximately 1000 words, address the above case study in dealing with the
issues below.
P2.1 Differentiate between types of credit agreements which Claire could use to obtain
the new car.
P2.2 Analyse the rules on termination rights and default notices for Claire to be
informed in case she subsequently has trouble paying the debts as required in the
contract.
P2.3 Analyse the general features of Agency and differentiate between the different
types of agent.
P2.4 Evaluate the rights and duties of an agent to assist Claire understand her position
once she becomes an Estate Agent.

Task 3
Understand the legal rules relating to monopolies, mergers and anticompetitive
practices
With the use of examples and organisations of your choice present before the class
your findings with the help of Power point presentation, followed by a word report
and answer the following in not more than 1000 words.
P3.1 outline monopolies and anti-competitive practice legislation in the UK
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P3.2 explain the role of the Competition Commission within the context of monopolies
and anti-competitive practices and the UK Office of Fair Trading
P3.3 define dominant positions within the EU common market
P3.4 consider the application of EU exemptions to potentially anti-competitive practices
Task 4
Know the key provisions relating to intellectual property rights
You are required to carry out a research by using case studies or examples of your
choice and supportive materials like case laws, legislations, books, websites, etc., and
give a feedback of the findings with an essay of approximately 1000 words on the
following;
P4.1 Identify differing forms of intellectual property
P4.2 Outline the principles relating to the protection of inventions through patent rights
and their infringement in a given business scenario
P4.3 Describe the principles relating to copyright protection and their infringement in a
given business scenario
P4.4 Compare and contrast the protection of trademarks and business names.
For each of the tasks above, you are being asked to give legal advice where appropriate
on the issues raised in about 1000 words each. You are reminded that you must refer to
relevant legislation and case laws in your answers and to reference sources used. Cases
cited in the body of the written work should be in bold with the full citation e.g. Smith
v Jones 2001 2AER 19. You may use an abbreviated form of the title after the first
citation e.g. The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (amended) and then subsequently (SOGA 1979).
Sections of a statute may be quoted as follows: section 10 as S.10 and Section 10
paragraph/subsection 2 as S.10 (2). Arial or Tahoma format would be the preferred
font but you may use any other clear font.
Assignment Guidelines:
Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a
proper font size 12.
Produce an academic report, detailing the above issues with a word limit of 4000 to 4500
words.
Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity.
The Assignment sheet should be attached in the front.
Submit the document in a folder in the form of a file as well as a soft copy on the
submission date.
It should be uploaded on E-Learning platform before the deadline and submitted to
-------- and sign the submission form of the college.

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 Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating and
may be entitled for a late fee.
Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided.
Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each
question clearly.
Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing
system.
All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully
acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc.
Try to give the page numbers, publishers' details and the year of publication
In order to pass you need to address all the LO
In order to get a merit you need to address the characteristics of M1, M2,M3
In order to get a Distinction you need to address the characteristics of D1, D2 and D3.
Use a common format for the questions, for example:
Introduction (analyze the question.)
Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points)
Applied knowledge(Data Analysis)
Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view
pass, merit, distinction criteria.)
Support materials
Textbooks
Brown I et al Commercial Law (Butterworth)
Coleman M and Grenfell M The Competition Act 1998: Law and Practice (Oxford
University)
Colston C Principles of Intellectual Property Law (Cavendish)
Cranston, Scott and Black Consumers and the Law (Law in Context) (Butterworts)
Crystal, Phillips and Davis Insolvency Law Handbook (Butterworth)
Davis J Butterworths Core Text: Intellectual Property Law (Butterworth)
Judge S Business Law (Palgrave)
Ottley M Briefcase on Company Law (Cavendish)
Smith and Keenan Advanced Business Law (Prentice Hall)
Steiner J Textbook on EC Law 7th Edition (Blackstone)
Commercial Law, Griffiths (4th edition) 2005 (Old Bailey Press)
Commercial Law, Goode (2nd edition) 1995 (Penguin)
Law of International Trade, Sellman (4th edition) 2003 (Old Bailey Press)
Commercial Law, Bradgate (3rd edition) 2000 (Butterworths)
Commercial Law: Text, Cases and Materials, Sealy and Hooley (3rd edition) 2003 (Butterworths)
The Sale of Goods, Atiyah (10th edition) 2000 (Longman)
An Outline of the Law of Agency, Munday (4th edition) 1998 (Butterworths)
Websites
http://www.insitelawmagazine.com/ch9remedies.htm
http://www.insitelawmagazine.com/ch11productlaibility.htm
http://www.lemon-co.co.uk/article_sale-of-goods.php
www.companies-house.gov.uk - Companies House
www.competition-commission.org.uk - Competition Commission
http://europa.eu.int - The European Union online

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www.european-patent-office.org - European Patent Office

http://jurist.law.cam.ac.uk - legal information for educational purposes
www.lawtel.co.uk - Lawtel online legal information service
www.law.warwick.ac.uk/lcc/iolis - Iolis website
www.lexis-nexis.com - Lexis-Nexis online legal and business information service
www.patent.gov.uk - The UK Patent Office
www.senecaweb.co.uk - Seneca website
www.timesonline.co.uk - website of The Times newspaper
Magazines, journals and newspapers
CLJ Cambridge Law Journal
JBL Journal of Business Law
L Teach Law Teacher Journal
LQR Law Quarterly Review
MLR Modern Law Review

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Student feedback form with the Assessment Grid indicating their pass, merit and
distinction:
Name:
Registration Number:
Unit: 26 Business Law
Outcomes/criteria:

Indicative characteristics

L1. Be able to apply the main

principles affecting the legal

As per the assessment

criteria specified for pass

Possible evidence

Contextualisation

Task 1

In this assessment you will have th

present evidence :
Addressing 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4

exhibit the ability to apply th

relationship between business

affecting the legal relationship

organisations

organisations and their consumers

and

their

consumers

Do

L2 Be able to apply the legal

rules

on

consumer

Task 2

Addressing 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 as i

exhibit the ability to apply the leg

consumer credit agreements and a

credit

agreements and agency

L3 Understand the legal rules

relating

to

Do

monopolies,

Task 3

evidence towards understanding t

mergers and anti-competitive

relating to monopolies, mergers an

practices
L4

Know

relating

key
to

provisions

Task 4

property rights

M2. Select/ design and

apply appropriate methods/
techniques.

practices.

Do

intellectual

Merit Description:
M1. Identify and apply
strategies to find appropriate
solutions.

Addressing 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 as i

Addressing 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 as i

evidence of knowledge of the key
to intellectual property rights.

. Effective judgments have

been made.
.Relevant theories have
been applied
. An effective approach to
study and research has
been used.

To achieve M1, you will have to app

legal theories on implied terms and
in consumer credit as per (1.1 and 2
the tasks. You will also have to exer
judgement in responding to (1.3, 3.4
effective approach to study should h
manifested throughout your work i
the tasks

. A range of sources of
information used.
. Appropriate structure and
approach has been used.

To achieve M2, you should show

using a range of sources of legal
address 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 in th
appropriate structure and appro
used in your entire assignment.

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M3. Present and

communicate appropriate
findings.

. Logical and coherent

arguments have been
presented
. Technical language
accurately used.

To achieve M3, you should show

logical and coherent arguments
1.3 and 2.4 in the respective task
show evidence of accurate use o
language particularly in 1.1, 1.2,
3.1, 3.3 and 4.1. in the tasks given

. Evaluation has taken

place using defined criteria
. The validity of results has
been judged

To achieve D1, you will have to s

that evaluation of the respective
have taken place with justificatio
conclusions as requested in the t
in 1.3 and 2.4 of the respective ta

Distinction Description:
D1. Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusion.

D2. Take responsibility for

managing and organizing
activities.

D3. Demonstrate convergent,

lateral and creative thinking

. Autonomy/independence
demonstrated
. The unforeseen has been
accommodated.
.The importance of
interdependence has been
recognised
.Capacity for innovation
and creative thought has
been used.
Receptiveness to new
ideas has demonstrated.

To achieve D2, you will have to d

autonomy and evidence of indep
across your assignment. You wil
accordance with all deadlines fo
achieve the unit assessment crite
showing the interdependence of
outcomes in the assignment.

To achieve D3, you should show

innovative thinking particularly
task 3 and 4 which deals with on
the area of Business law.

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