About the course

This intensive programme is designed to give comprehensive coverage of this dynamic and innovative area and the broad range of legal issues arising from technology and intellectual property developments. Lecturers will chart latest trends in technology and provide a wide-ranging analysis of issues relating to intellectual property rights, advising on data protection strategies, and managing transactional issues. 

The course 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. Finally, the course 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 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.