This paper will enable students to:
Understanding patent information, Importance of Patent information, Patent information resources, search engines and databases, Thomson innovation, web of knowledge
Keyword search, classification search, number search, advanced search, search string
Technology watch & tracking, Novelty/Patentability, FTO, Invalidity, Landscaping
Various part of patent specification, Drafting specification and claims
Information required for preparation of an application, provisional and complete application, applicable Forms, prescribed fees
Recommended study resources: books, web-links etc
• Prateek Kasliwal, (2009), Intellectual Property Rights, College Book Centre, 1st edition.
• VK Ahuja, (2009), Intellectual Property Rights in India, Lexis Nexis Publication, 1st edition (Vol.1 and 2).
• P Narayanan, (2001), Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, 3rd edition.
• Latha R Nair & Rajendra Kumar, (2005), Geographical Indications: A Search for Identity, Lexis Nexis Publication, 1st edition.
• VK Ahuja, (2007), Law of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights: National and International Perspectives, Lexis Nexis Publication.
• Lionel Bently and Brad Sherman, (2004), Intellectual property law, Oxford Publication.
• Kailasam and Vedaraman, (2009), Law of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, Lexis Nexis Publication, 2nd edition.
• Feroz Ali Khader, (2007), The Law of Patents-With a Special Focus on Pharmaceuticals in India, Lexis Nexis Publication, 1st edition.
• N R Subbaram, (2007), Patent Law Practices and Procedures, Lexis Nexis Publication, 2nd edition.
• www.wipo.int
• www.ipindia.nic.in