Intellectual Property Rights (Theory)

Paper Code: 
GIPR 401
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Acquire knowledge of law and practices relating to intellectual property.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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GIPR 401

Intellectual Property Rights (Theory)

The Students will be able to:

CO.177 Getting awareness about intellectual property and the various legal rights for the same

CO.178 Knowing about various works in which Copyrights subsist

CO.179 Awareness on system of patent

CO.180Awareness on the concept of Trademarks and the various kinds of trademarks

CO.181 Awareness on Industrial Designs and its legal protection

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of IPR
  • Concept and principles: Property and Intellectual Property
  • Title - ownership& possession;
  • Rationale behind IP System
  • Type and Introduction to IPRs

 

18.00
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

 

18.00
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

 

18.00
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

 

18.00
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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Puri, R.S & Viswanathan, A. (2009), Practical approach to Intellectual property, I. K. International Publication house, Pvt Ltd.
  • Prateek kasliwal, Intellectual Property Rights, College Book Centre, 242, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur
  • Rashakrishnan, R. and Balasubramanian, S., Intellectual Property Rights: Text and Cases, Excel Book, NewDelhi, 2008
  • Rights, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. TLTD., New Delhi, 2009
  • Intelluctual Property Law, Lionet Bently, brad Sherman, IIIrd Edition, Oxford University Press, NewYork,2009

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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