Starting on 8 October, this intensive programme offers an insight into the world of cyber-crime and suggests possible corporate risk management strategies that companies can implement.  Separately, there will be analysis of applicable torts such as defamation and the rights and duties attaching to social media, blogging and internet usage. The course also examines the law relating to emerging and key technology such as FinTech, Blockchain, LawTech, AI, the Cloud, nanotechnology, drones and driverless vehicles.   

In the final module of the course the law and technology will be examined in detail with a focus on AI, text and data mining, AI copyright infringement, machine learning, AI ownership, and the AI Act.

What will you learn

On completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• analyse the legal issues pertaining to intellectual property and how to protect IP rights including dealing with cases of infringement;

• apply for registration of trademarks, patents, and designs and understand how to protect one’s copyright;

• critically evaluate the legal issues relating to the latest developments in technology, including AI;

• advise on the data protection issues arising in the technology sphere – data security, CCTV, data breaches, cybersecurity;

• draft essential clauses for a range of technology/IP contracts – software licensing agreements, website terms and conditions, outsourcing, cloud computing, apps;

• assess the regulations and laws relating to social media – Coimisiún na Meán online safety, trolling, defamation, hosting, caching, internet usage.

What our past students say

“The course is detailed and fast-paced, but completely manageable while working full-time, particularly with the option of online participation. The invaluable expertise and reputation of the lecturers reassured us we were learning from the best, as they are names you see every day in the tech/IP sphere. It was a very rewarding experience, and I would recommend the diploma to anyone pursuing a career in the area of technology or intellectual property.”

Hannah McLoughlin, Solicitor, Pinsent Masons (Ireland) LLP

Who should apply

This course is suitable for solicitors, barristers, and trainees who wish to augment their knowledge in the area of IP and technology law to better advise clients.

• Apply for the Diploma in Technology and IP Law

For further information visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact course leader, Sara Van den Bergh .