Technical aspects in Patents

Paper Code: 
IPR 251
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60
Objective: 

 

This paper will enable students to:

  • Study various patent and non-patent information resources
  • Learn  Patent search methodology
  • Learn Prior-art Searches and Analysis
  • Study part of patent specification and various other related issues

10.00
Unit I: 
Patent information system

 Understanding patent information, Importance of Patent information, Patent information resources, search engines and databases, Thomson innovation, web of knowledge

12.00
Unit II: 
Patent search methodology

Keyword search, classification search, number search, advanced search, search string

12.00
Unit III: 
Prior-art Searches and Analysis

Technology watch & tracking, Novelty/Patentability, FTO, Invalidity, Landscaping

14.00
Unit IV: 
Drafting of Patent Specification

Various part of patent specification, Drafting specification and claims

12.00
Unit V: 
Preparation of Patent Application

Information required for preparation of an application, provisional and complete application, applicable Forms, prescribed fees

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

•    www.wipo.int
•    www.ipindia.nic.in

REFERENCES: 

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

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