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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (ELECTIVE)
Paper Code:
FSD 144 J
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To acquire knowledge of law and practices relating to intellectual property.
12.00
Unit I:
Introduction of IPR
- Concept and principles: Property and Intellectual Property
- Title - ownership& possession;
- Rationale behind IP System
- Type and Introduction to IPRs
12.00
Unit II:
Copyrights
- Works in which Copyrights subsist
- Author & Ownership of Copyright
- Rights Conferred by Copyright
- Infringement of Copyrights
- Remedies & Actions for Infringement of Copyrights
- Copy left, exclusion from copy rights, how to register for copy rights
- Case studies
12.00
Unit III:
Patents
- Product / Process Patents & Terminology,
- Elements of Patentability,
- Non- Patentable Subject Matter
- Procedure for Filing of Patent Application and types of Applications
- Opposition and Revocation of Patents
- Ownership and Maintenance of Patents
- Assignment and licensing of Patents
- Patent Agent- Qualification and Registration Procedure
- Patent Databases
- Patent Offices in India
- Importance of Patent Information in Business Development
- Patent Infringement
12.00
Unit IV:
Trademarks
- Definition and concept of Trademarks
- Kinds of marks
- Procedure for Registration of Trademarks
- Infringement of Trademarks
- Passing off Action
- Offences and Penalties
- Service marks
- Case Studies
12.00
Unit V:
Other IPR issues
- Industrial Designs
- Geographical Indications
- Protection of New Varieties of Plants
- Protection of Trade Secrets
- International organizations and Treaties
- Recent Trends and Development
- Indian Design Act
Essential Readings:
- Gupta T.C.S., (2018) Intellectual Property Law in India, Kulwer Law International
- Puri R.S., and Viswanatha A.,(2009) Practical Approach to Intellectual Property
- Stone E. and Jean S. (2016) A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company
- Frings G. S.,(2005) Fashion- Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey
References:
- Rashakrishnan, R. and Balasubramanian, S., (2008) Intellectual Property Rights: Text and Cases, Excel Book, New Delhi.
- Rights, I.K. (2009) International Publishing House Pvt. TLTD., New Delhi.
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