İÇT761 - DESIGN PROTECTION IN INTELLECTUAL and INDUSTRIAL

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DESIGN PROTECTION IN INTELLECTUAL and INDUSTRIAL İÇT761 3rd Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNA
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülçin Cankız Elibol 
Course objectiveThe main object of the course is to comprehend the basic principles and conditions of the legal protection of designs, put forward within the scope of interior architecture discipline, in terms of intellectual property rights-IPR.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Has basic knowledge about Intellectual Property Rights
  2. Knows the protection principles of interior architecture projects in terms of intellectual property law (FSEK)
  3. Has basic knowledge about industrial property rights
  4. Has knowledge about the protection conditions of designs in terms of industrial property rights
  5. Can discuss the design and legal assessments in the related field
Course Content1. Intellectual property rights
2. Interior architecture projects within the scope of IPRs
3. Industrial Property Rights
4. Design protecton in terms of Industrial Property Rights
5. Discussions and reports 
References5846 sayılı Fikir ve Sanat Eserleri Kanunu
Industrial Property Law no 6769
554 Sayılı Kanun Hükmünde Kararname
Karahan, S. vd. 2009, Fikri Mülkiyet Hukukunun Esasları, Seçkin Yayınları.
Suluk, C., 2003, Tasarım Hukuku, Seçkin yayınları.
Elibol, G. C., 2011, Assessment of Novelty and Distinctive Character in Industrial Design Protection in Turkey, PhD Thesis, METU.
HasdoÄŸan, G., Korkut, F., 1996, Endüstriyel tasarımların ve diÄŸer sınai mülkiyet haklarının korunmasına iliÅŸkin yasal düzenlemeler ve Türkiye?nin gereksinimleri, Sürekli EÄŸitim Merkezi Seminer Raporu. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 11.1 Course description 1.1.1 Explanation of concepts 1.1.2 Explanation of the course content 1.1.3 Discussing the expectations and requirements of the course 1.1.4 Discussing the course evaluation system and learning outcomes
Week 21.2. Intellectual property rights
Week 32.1. The concept of work within the scope of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works (FSEK) (IPRs); 2.1.1. Protection of interior architecture projects within the scope of FSEK
Week 43.1. Industrial property rights 3.1.1. Patents and utility models
Week 53.1. Industrial property rights 3.1.2. Trademarks 3.1.3. Designs 3.1.4. Other industrial property rights
Week 61st Midterm
Week 74.1. Design protection in terms of Industrial Property Rights 4.1.1. Protection of designs
Week 84.1. Design protection in terms of Industrial Property Rights 4.1.2. Protection conditions of designs and their aspects
Week 94.1. Design protection in terms of Industrial Property Rights 4.1.2. Protection conditions of designs and their aspects
Week 104.2. Literature review and case selection
Week 112nd Midterm
Week 125.1. Discussions on reports and cases
Week 135.1. Discussions on reports and cases
Week 145.2. Finalising the case reports
Week 15Preparation to Final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms230
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1850
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment260120
Midterms (Study duration)22142
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload33128300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Knows main concepts, theories, principles, methods and ethics of design discipline.    X
2. Discusses and directs the current aspects of basic concepts/principles of design and art.   X 
3. Uses design knowledge to produce new concepts and theories by making interdisciplinary studies.    X
4. Knows the nature and prospects of scientific research.  X  
5. Develops original concepts, principles and theories about design process and methods.    X
6. Demonstrates an ability to analyze and criticize the current tendencies about contemporary design problems and develop and apply the solutions.    X
7. Develops scientific research methods through experimental and innovative processes in the field of design.    X
8. Utilizes design knowledge and methods for benefit of society.    X
9. Plans, establishes and manages academic discussions in the field of design.  X  
10. Develops project proposals by making scientific and artistic assessments and transforms the proposals into original art and design works.   X 
11. Comprehends the interdisciplinary character of design discipline and shares design knowledge by using at least one foreign language efficiently.    X
12. Produces and improves scientific and artistic knowledge in the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design to accomplish lifelong learning ideal.   X 
13. Demonstrates an ability in teaching, analyzing and evaluating the design field at an academic level.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest