Skip to Main Content

Archives and Special Collections

Introducing IP Equip

Sometimes, discussion of copyright and IPR issues is couched in legal jargon which can make it very difficult to understand and to interpret for your own circumstances.  The Intellectual Property Office has addressed this by creating a very effective learning tool called IP Equip which introduces you to the various IPR rights.  

IP Equip is made up of four modules which you can complete online and makes good use of videos and case studies to show how and why IPR is important.  It is written from the business perspective rather than the HE perspective but nevertheless has lots of relevant content which will help you build your understanding of IPR.

Recommended Task

Complete the IP Equip Copyright Module - 15 minutes average completion time.

Once you have completed the module you will gain access to a very useful library of copyright materials which you can consult when dealing with copyright issues as they arise in the future.

 

Optional Task

Complete the full IP Equip suite of modules - 105 minutes average completion time for all modules

If you are interested in other aspects of IPR go ahead and complete the other modules. You do not need to follow them in one sitting. The modules are neatly packaged into 15/20 minutes discrete modules. You can also pause and return within individual modules. The material is very engaging and if you complete the full suite of four modules you will gain an IPO certification on completion. IPR is pervasive in modern society so this may prove to be a useful addition to your CV.

Recommended Resource

CopyrightUser.org is an excellent online resource aimed at demystifying copyright issues.

It makes effective use of videos, FAQs and case studies to demonstrate lots of different aspects of copyright.

Explore the website and bookmark it as a useful reference tool.

Watch the introductory video below, to learn more.

Contact Us or Give Feedback