business law. I uploaded file of appendix 1&2. I chose the topic which is shown next to it. please check rubrics well.

Overview

This announcement provides the details for your Group Report Assignment, which is Assessment 3, worth 15% of your final grade. This is a group project to be completed in teams of two.

The due date for submission is Saturday, November 16, 2025.

Assignment Objective

The primary goal of this assignment is to allow you to apply the legal principles of Intellectual Property and Consumer Protection to practical business contexts relevant to Qatar. This exercise will help you develop your legal analysis, research, and collaborative skills. It directly relates to our course learning outcomes, specifically LO1 (Knowledge), LO2 (Legal Thinking), and LO6 (Co-operation).

Assignment Task

In a group of two, you are required to:

1. Select one topic from the list provided below.
2. Write a report or reflection paper on the chosen topic.
3. Your analysis should focus on the Qatari legal framework. You are strongly encouraged to include a comparative element (e.g., comparing Qatar's laws or business practices to another country or an international standard) to enrich your report.
4. Use of ChatGPT to complete this assignment will result in mark reduction

Assignment Requirements

• Group Size: Two students per group.
• Word Count: 800 - 1000 words (excluding bibliography and cover sheet).
• Submission: You must submit your report by 11:59 PM on November 16, 2025:

A soft copy via the Turnitin link on Blackboard.

• Formatting:
  1. Use Times New Roman, size 12 font.
  2. 1.5 line spacing.
  3. Include a bibliography of all sources used.
  4. You must use the official Assignment Cover Sheet provided in the syllabus (Appendix 2).

Recommended Topics

Please choose ONE of the following topics:

Intellectual Property (IP) Topics:

• ((we pick this topic)) A comparative analysis of copyright protection for mobile applications in Qatar and the United States.
• The challenges of protecting trade secrets for technology startups in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP).
• How patent laws in Qatar can encourage innovation in the sustainable energy sector.
• The legal and business impact of counterfeit luxury goods being sold online to consumers in Qatar.

Consumer Protection Topics:

• An analysis of consumer rights regarding defective electronics under Qatar's Consumer Protection Law (Law No. 8 of 2008).
• The adequacy of consumer protection for online shoppers using e-commerce platforms in Qatar.
• Misleading advertising in the local real estate market and its impact on consumers.
• The effectiveness of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's role in handling consumer complaints in Qatar.
• A comparative look at food safety and product labeling regulations in Qatar versus the European Union.
• "Hidden fees" and unfair contract terms in telecommunication service agreements in Qatar.
• Product liability for harmful cosmetic products sold in the Qatari market.
• The "right to repair": Should consumers in Qatar have the right to repair their own electronics without voiding the warranty?
• Price gouging during high-demand periods (e.g., before Eid or during major events) and the legal protections available to consumers.
• The effectiveness of vehicle recall procedures by car dealerships in Qatar for ensuring consumer safety.

Please review the marking rubric in Appendix 1 of the course syllabus, as it will be used to grade your work.