This course will introduce the basics of intellectual property (IP) and show how IP rights can relate to other tangible rights. There will be a focus on copyright that will explain its essential elements, the types of works protected, copyright duration, assignment, infringement and the defences available against claims of infringement, including the ‘fair dealing’ exceptions. The course will also cover moral rights, artist resale rights, the law of confidence, digital rights management, trademarks – and now NFTs and AI as well.

By the end of the course you will:

• know how artists, museums and galleries can protect their IP;
• understand what IP challenges museums and galleries face in the 21st century;
• know what can be done if IP rights are infringed.

When

The Diploma has been running every summer since 2014. The next intake will be in 2025.

Where

The course will run online, via Zoom.

Requirements

The course requires no pre-existing knowledge of law and will offer necessary training in hands-on IP management.

Assessments

In order to be awarded the Diploma (DipIPC), you will be required to complete an oral assessment at the end of the course and a written assignment, due after the conclusion of the course.

Teaching

The course is led by IAL Director Alexander Herman and Assistant Director Emily Gould.

Fees

The cost to attend the online course is £960.00 incl VAT (£800.00 without VAT). Discounts are available for IAL and UKRG members.

Note: a 5% admin charge will be added for credit card payments.

Endorsements

“Very informative and helpful in my day-to-day job.” (Rights and Images Sales Executive, National Maritime Museum)
“Really enjoyed this course… I would definitely come again.” (Legal counsel, Wellcome Trust)
“I thought the teaching on the course was interesting and engaging. I felt I learnt a lot.” (Account manager, British Museum Images)

Learn from one of our Diploma alumni Chris Sutherns of Tate Enterprises here.

Programme

Sessions will cover:

• Copyright subsistence and artistic works: What is “art”? What is copyright?
• Copyright infringement: How can cultural institutions protect against infringement?
• Copyright duration: How to calculate the term of copyright?
• Fair dealing and other exceptions to copyright infringement
• Orphan works, moral rights and artist resale rights
• IP management for museums
• Museums and IP in the digital era
• International and cross-border considerations
• IP clauses in art and exhibition contracts
• NFTs and the relationship with copyright
• Art and other forms of IP: passing off, confidence and trademarks

Note that nothing provided on the course should be taken as legal advice.

Apply Now

To apply for the next intake of the course download an application form here and send to Jo Crabtree at jo.crabtree@nullial.uk.com.