Technical aspects in Patents(Theory)

Paper Code: 
25IPR251
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60
Objective: 

This course will enable students to know the different technical aspects of patents and patent relate 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: 

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

 

REFERENCES: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

·                 Ganguli, P. (2001). Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing the Knowledge Economy. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.

·                 Complete Reference to Intellectual Property Rights Laws. (2007). Snow White Publication Oct. 4. Kuhse, H. (2010). Bioethics: an Anthology. Malden, MA: Blackwell.

·                 Prateek Kasliwal, (2009), Intellectual Property Rights, College Book Centre, 1st edition.

·                 P Narayanan, (2001), Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, 3rd edition.

·                 VK Ahuja, (2007), Law of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights: National and International Perspectives, Lexis Nexis Publication.

·                 Lionel Bently and Brad Sherman, (2004) Lionel Bently (Author) , Intellectual property law, Oxford Publication.

·                 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.

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

Websites:

·        Office of the Controller General of Patents, Design & Trademarks; Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion; Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Government of India. http://www.ipindia.nic.in/

·        World Intellectual Property Organisation. http://www.wipo.int

·        World Trade Organisation. http://www.wto.org

·        International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. http://www.upov.int

·        National Biodiversity Authority. http://www.nbaindia.org

JOURNALS:

·        Journal of IPR: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/45

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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