International Trade Law 121461-D
Wykład (WYK) Semestr letni 2024/25

Introduction to international trade law

Development of international trade and international trade law - historical overview.

General characteristics of civil law and common law systems with focus on main differences. Sources of commercial law relating to trade relations in the main legal systems of continental Europe, Great Britain and the United States.

Collision law - law applicable to contractual obligations.

Collision law - law applicable to contractual obligations - case study.

Collision law - law applicable to non-contractual obligations.

Resolving disputes in international trade - jurisdiction of public courts.

Resolving disputes in international trade - arbitration

Legal aspects of cross-border e-commerce transactions. Alternative dispute resolution in international trade.

Legal aspects of cross-border e-commerce transactions. Alternative dispute resolution in international trade-continued.

The role of international organizations for the harmonization of international trade law.

Most common types of companies in cross-border trade

The unification of the substantive law of international trade (example: Vienna Convention International Sale of Goods 1980).

Limitations to contractual freedom in international trade resulting from competition law.

Basics of intellectual property protection in international trade