Introduction, concept of property, Mar’x theory of property, constitutional aspects of intellectual property, Basic principles of patent laws ; Historical background in UK, US and India Basis for IP Protection, Criteria for patentability; Novelty Utility and Inventive step, Non – obviousness, Non patentable invention.
Specification, priority date publication of application, Examination of application, opposition of gratis and sealing of patents, patent specification, kinds of patent specifications parts of the complete specifications Claims Patentable aspects of the invention to be considered in the specification, Novelty inventiveness manner of manufacture utility and usefulness of invention restriction on patentability case studies.
Evolution of copyright law in India, Justifications. Subject matter of copyright, Terms of protection, concepts – originality/novelty idea expression, fixation and fair use, Copyrights in software protection, infringement of copyright and acquisition in Indian context.
Introduction, Justification, concepts subject matter acquisition Implication and benefit of registration Terms of protection Geographical indication of goods Infringements of trademark
Introduction, Justification, Subject matter of design law Definition, Excluded subject matter Law relating to industrial design and registration in India, Infringement of design rights semiconductor topography design rights