SCIENCE ECONOMY COHESION EUROPEAN UNION Creating the Future of Lithuania UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES SMK University of Applied Social Sciences UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES JURATE PAULAUSKIENE LAW BASICS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE HANDBOOK Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SCIENCE ECONOMY COHESION EUROPEAN UNION Creating the Future of Lithuania UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES SMK University of Applied Social Sciences UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES Jurate Paulauskiene UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Course Handbook UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES Klaipeda, 2015 1 Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Course Handbook Approved by the decision of the Academic Board of SMK University of Applied Social Sciences, 5th November 2014, No. 6 The publication is financed within the project “Joint Degree Study programme Technology and Innovation Management preparation and implementation” No. VP1-2.2-SMM-07-K-02-087 funded in accordance with the means VP1-2.2-SMM-07-K “Improvement of study quality, development of Internationalisation” of priority 2 “Lifelong Learning” of the Action Programme of Human Relations Development 2007 – 2013. © Jurate Paulauskiene, 2015 © SMK University of Applied Social Sciences, 2015 ISBN 978-9955-648-34-5 2 Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW This methodological handbook is designed for high school students of law basics. It has been prepared in accordance with the approved program of study, seminars, tests, independent study plans, in accordance with the Constitution and the latest normative legal acts. During the studies, using the comparative legislative approach, students will be able to apply their knowledge of law. The handbook contains theoretical issues and practical tasks in accordance to the subject program. For students, it is important not only to obtain theoretical knowledge, but also to consolidate it and be able to put it into practice. Therefore, there is no coincidence that the practical exercises follow the presented theory in order to help students to better master the subject topic. In each case, students are able to assess the legal situation, properly select and use the necessary normative act in order to analyse and sole the situation (practical tasks). Solving practical tasks will help students gain professional competence in the areas of law - they will be able to understand and assess the actual legal situation, make the most optimal solution and provide a reasoned conclusion. The goal of this teaching tool is to make sure that the future specialist would acquire legal literacy along with the qualification degree, which would allow them to take a proper position in the civil society. Knowledge of law basics will help the specialist in the various areas of economic activity as all important relations connected with the organisation of business and company management are regulated by law. Therefore, only knowing the legal standards it is possible to make reasonable and appropriate decisions. The presented list of references is not exhaustive. In preparation for seminars and mid-term tests, students are required to double check if the legislation is not repealed or amended; they also can independently choose additional literature needed to analyse a particular theme. “The essence of law studies is the ability to find truth and justice.” (R. Simasius) 3 Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW CONTENT 1. The Main Concepts of Law (Fundamental Rights) ............................................. 5 1.1. The Origins and Development of Law ............................................................................... 5 1.2. Law and Morality .......................................................................................................................... 11 1.3. The Subjects of Law and Legal Relations .................................................................................... 12 1.4. Legal System ................................................................................................................................. 16 1.5. The Concept of Legal Relations and their Attributes ................................................................ 19 1.6. Legal Behaviour. Definition and Types ....................................................................................... 23 1.7. The Violation of Law and its Composition ............................................................................... 24 1.8. The Concept of Legal Liability ................................................................................................... 26 1.9. The Purpose of Law and its Social Functions ........................................................................... 29 1.10 The Sources of Law ....................................................................................................................... 30 2. The Main Divisions of Law ...................................................................................... 32 2.1. Constitutional Law - the Centre of Legal System ..................................................................... 32 Independent Tasks for Group Work ........................................................................................... 43 Comprehension Tasks ................................................................................................................... 54 2.2. Civil Law ........................................................................................................................................ 56 Comprehension Tasks ................................................................................................................. 62 2.3. Labour Law .................................................................................................................................. 64 Comprehension Tasks ................................................................................................................... 67 2.4. European Union (European Community) Law ......................................................................... 73 3. Intellectual Property ............................................................................................... 76 3.1. The Concept of Intellectual Property .......................................................................................... 76 3.2. Copyright ........................................................................................................................................ 78 3.3. Related Rights ................................................................................................................................ 80 Comprehension Questions, Practical Tasks .............................................................................. 81 3.4. Patent Law ...................................................................................................................................... 83 Independent Comprehension Tasks ............................................................................................ 84 3.5. The Concept and Attributes of Trademark ................................................................................ 85 3.6. Trademark Protection ................................................................................................................... 88 3.7. The Legal Regulation of Trademark ............................................................................................ 90 Independent Comprehension Tasks ............................................................................................ 90 3.8. Legal Liability for Trademark Violation ..................................................................................... 93 3.9. Names of Legal Entities ................................................................................................................ 95 Practical Tasks ............................................................................................................................... 95 3.10. Geographical Indications ........................................................................................................... 97 3.11. Protection against Unfair Competition .................................................................................... 99 Practical Tasks ........................................................................................................................... 100 References ........................................................................................................................................... 101 4 Jurate Paulauskiene LAW BASICS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW 1. THE MAIN CONCEPTS OF LAW 1.1. The Origins and Development of Law Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Sciences, Education - these are sciences that investigate the theory of human relationships in society. They are also called Social Sciences. Law - one of the most important and basic social sciences. Law Science (Jurisprudence) investigates the state and legal phenomena. The research objects are the origin and development of the state and law, the forms of the state and legal features, their functions, the sources of law, law norms and legal relations, their offenses and the types of legal liability, and the types of