Threshold concept in intellectual property law

Purpose This paper aims to identify the threshold concept in intellectual property (IP) law. Design/methodology/approach It used doctrinal methods for such identification based on the existing pedagogical scholarship in the field of effective teaching and learning. Findings It explained how the use of the threshold concept in IP law education could facilitate understanding of IP law from globalised perspectives and validate use of IP in a balanced way. Research limitations/implications It is yet to be tested for practical curriculum design in different jurisdictions. Practical implications The understanding of threshold concepts in IP law could generate “eureka” moments, when, after a long struggle, students come to a deep understanding of a new concept. Social implications This will facilitate social acceptance of IP for balancing global obligation and national developmental and social goals. Originality/value Till date, little work has been undertaken on the threshold concepts on IP law. Therefore, this study tried to make a unique contribution by identifying threshold concepts in intellectual property law.