Intellectual Property Rights

Paper Code: 
24MJD423
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To acquire knowledge of law and practices relating to intellectual property. 
  • To Study different types of Intellectual Property Rights
  • To Study national and international IP framework

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE Code

COURSE Title

24MJD423

Intellectual Property Rights

 

CO105: Understand different types of Intellectual Property Rights and study national and international IP framework

CO106:  Apply the Copyright, Patent, Industrial designs and the concern Law and Policies in the field of Jewellery.

CO107: Gain comprehension of the patent application process for various types of patents, alongside grasping the concept of prosecution and subsequent actions post-filing, including addressing relevant issues.

CO108:Understand the fundamental concepts of trademark,  associated offenses and penalties.

CO109: Explore industrial designs, geographical indications, protection of new plant varieties, and trade secrets, while also examining the role of international organizations and treaties in IPR protection .

CO110 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to 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

 

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

 

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kasliwal, P. (2009), Intellectual Property Rights, College Book Centre, 1st edition.
  • Ahuja, V.K. (2009), Intellectual Property Rights in India, Lexis Nexis Publication, 1st edition

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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