Sem 4
Intellectual Property Law
Protection of creations of the mind: patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets in the Indian and international framework.
Syllabus Overview
Unit I: Introduction & International Framework
- Meaning and classification of IP
- Paris Convention, Berne Convention
- Madrid Protocol, PCT, TRIPS
Unit II: Copyright
- Subject matter and ownership
- Economic and moral rights
- Infringement and fair use
- Collective management
Unit III: Trademarks
- Concept and kinds of marks
- Registration procedure
- Infringement and passing off
- Remedies
Unit IV: Designs & New IP
- Industrial Designs Act 2000
- Geographical Indications
- Trade secrets
- Plant varieties and layout designs
Unit V: Patents
- Patentable inventions
- Registration procedure
- Rights of patentee
- Compulsory licensing
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