Contracts and IPR in International Business - Study guide

After having completed this course, the student:
• has knowledge of the main legal sources of international business;
• is able to identify different contract types used in international business transactions and is familiar with their core legal content;
• is able to communicate with correct legal terminology in international business transactions;
• is able to identify and apply basic legal contractual terms in simple practical situations and to assess basic contractual risks;
• has knowledge on the essential IPRs used in the business contract environment
and the core data protection rules; and
• is familiar with different methods applied in solving contractual disputes.

It is strongly recommended that student has completed the International Business Law course prior to this course.

Main legal sources of international business: treaties and conventions, EU legislation and ICC rules
Different contract types used in international business and their core content
Basics of GDPR and IPRs
Dispute resolution methods

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Is able to identify main legal sources of international business and the core features of different contract types, data protection rules and IPRs. Recognizes main terminology and contractual terms used in international business transactions as well as basic contractual risks.

Has knowledge of the main legal sources of international business. Is able to identify different contract types used in international business transactions and has basic knowledge of the core features of different contract types and data protection rules as well as essential IPRs used in the business contract environment. Has knowledge of main terminology and is able to apply basic contractual terms in simple practical situations. Recognizes how basic contractual risks can be limited.

Has a good understanding on the main legal sources of international business and is capable of analyzing and limiting basic contractual risks relevant to international business transactions. Is able to assess and apply core contractual terms in typical situations in international business contracts. Has good knowledge on IPRs and data protection rules relevant to business activities.

Contact teaching in Porvoo Campus.
Classes include lecturing, class tasks, group works and possibly company visits.

Materials available and specified in Moodle
Teacher’s materials
web-materials

Both contract law and IPR subjects are linked to practical examples and cases from business.

Porvoo Campus

This course has no exam but the grade is based on assignments.

English

Both subjects are based on international rules and practices.

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

The course includes 3-5 assignments which are evaluated. The deadlines and evaluation criteria of each assignment will be informed during the course.

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

18.8. - 10.10.2025
Classes are twice per week.

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CONTACT
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You also have possibility to proceed in your studies by
- using recognition of prior learning (transfer crediting and demonstrations i.e. RPL); or
- using work-based learning during studies (Work & Study).
In you have prior knowledge of the subject matters or possibility to learn similar issues in your work, you may contact the responsible teacher Kirsi Ola.

Kirsi Ola, Pia Vapaavuori

15 - 50

In this course the grade is based on collected points from the assignments. The maximum amount of points is 100 points, and for passing the course a student needs 40 points.

There is no possibility for upgrading or retaking assignments.

If you are absent more than 25% of the classes, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

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