Duration
35h Th
Number of credits
| Advanced Master in European Law | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course pursues a dual objective. First, it aims to present the main political, social, economic, and legal issues raised by new technologies-particularly artificial intelligence-for competition law and intellectual property law within the legal order of the European Union. Second, it seeks to introduce a critical reflection on the main regulatory approaches adopted by the European legislator, both regarding the regulation of digital markets and the standards imposed on the designers and users of digital technologies.
By pursuing these objectives, the seminar will enable enrolled students to acquire an in-depth understanding of the issues raised by digital phenomena and their derivative technologies, the advantages and shortcomings of the regulatory solutions provided, and prospective insights into the future application of the European regulatory framework on AI.
The course will consist of 35 hours of ex cathedra teaching, structured around three main themes:
1. The impact of new technologies on competition law (15h)
2. The impact of new technologies on intellectual property law (10h)
3. The study of EU regulation of artificial intelligence (10h)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
A solid understanding of the issues at stake and of the regulatory approach proposed at the EU level with regard to digital law and artificial intelligence (AI).
Acquisition of knowledge about the challenges and opportunities that new technologies, in particular AI, present for competition law and intellectual property law.
Active participation in debates on the six main themes addressed during classes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
European competition law
Copyright law
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Classes will take place in person, with 35h of lectures shared between Julien Cabay (10h), Ljupcho Grozdanovski (10h) and Jérôme De Cooman (15h).
For each Chapter, the students will receive a list of sources (textbooks, articles and judgments) with a selection of mandatory readings. The lectures will be interactive, including discussions between the Professor and the students namely on the sources selected as mandatory. PPTs will be used on specific points of the seminar, and will also be made available to the students.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Further information:
Relevant materials (presentations, monographs, articles, caselaw) will be made available to the students for each of the four Chapters included in the seminar. A selection of sources for mandatory reading will also be communicated to the students.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Work placement(s)
n.a.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
See the mode of delivery tab above
Contacts
Lecturer:
Julien Cabay (jcabay@uliege.be)
Jerome De Cooman (Jerome.decooman@uliege.be)
Ljupcho Grozdanovski (lgrozdanovski@uliege.be) - Substitute 2025-2026: Jerome De Cooman
Association of one or more MOOCs
There is no MOOC associated with this course.