Fundamentals of Intellectual Property and the IP Law & Policy I(Theory)

Paper Code: 
25IPR151
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60
Objective: 

This course will enable students to know the different types of Intellectual Property Rights, Study national and international IP framework, Trademarks and the concern Law and Policies 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Concept and principles, Description of property and Intellectual Property: movable-immovable; tangible-intangible, title, ownership& possession, Types of IP and introduction

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
History and background of IP framework internationally

International Agencies dealing with IPR such as UDHR, WTO, WIPO, EPO, USPTO JPO; International Treaties – Paris Convention, Berne Convention, GATS, GATT, TRIPS, PCT

 

 

10.00
Unit III: 
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) –Background and the history, Mission & Activities, Structure, Administration

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Copyrights and the concern Law and Policies

Concept and principles, Indian Copyright Law: The Copyright Act, 1957 with its amendments, Copyright works, Ownership, Assignment of Copyright, Renewal and Termination of Copyright, Infringement of Copyrights and Remedies, International Law and Policies related to Copyrights - Berne Convention, Universal Copyright Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, Rome Convention, WIPO Performance and Producers of Phonogram Treaty

 

 

14.00
Unit V: 
Trademarks and the concern Law and Policies

Trademarks and the concern Law and Policies                                               14 hrs

Concept and principles, Kinds of Trademarks, Indian Trademarks law, Trademarks Act, 1999, Procedural requirements of Protection of Trademarks: Protection of well-known marks, Registration of non-traditional marks, Trade dress protection, Infringement, Right of goodwill, passing off, International Law and Policies related to Trademarks

 

 

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

National IPR Policy, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, GoI

 

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