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Intellectual Property Rights (Theory)
Paper Code:
GIPR 401
Credits:
6
Contact Hours:
90.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the students to -
- Acquire knowledge of law and practices relating to intellectual property.
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The Students will be able to:
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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
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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:
Suggested Text Books:
- 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
Suggested Reference Books:
- 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
References:
e-RESOURCES:
- WIPO Magazine: https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/
- A Guide to Intellectual Property for Startups:
https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/details.jsp?id=4545&plang=EN
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo_pub_961.pdf - WIPO Patent Drafting Manual:
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo-pub-867-22-en-wipo-patent-
drafting-manual.pdf - Guides: Intellectual Property for Business:
https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/series/index.jsp?id=181 - Identifying Inventions in the Public Domain (A Guide for Inventors and
Entrepreneurs):https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo_pub_1062.pdf - Inventing the Future: An Introduction to Patents for Small and Medium-
sized Enterprises:
https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo_pub_917_1.pdf - WIPO knowledge repository: https://tind.wipo.int/?ln=en
- IP and Economics: https://www.wipo.int/econ_stat/en/economics/
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