Intellectual Property Laws

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Intellectual Property Law has assumed immense importance in the contemporary era as a result
of the recognition that “knowledge is property” The course is designed with a view to create
IPR consciousness and to familiarize the learners about the documentation and administrative
procedures relating to IPR in India. The course is designed to understand the basic concepts of
different types of intellectual property and the laws relating to intellectual property rights with
special reference to Indian law and practice. The students will also be educated on the technical
aspects of patent system and the patent régime in India. The course aims to impart knowledge
on trademarks and their relevance in trade and commerce. It will disseminate knowledge on
copyright and related rights and their economic significance. The students will understand the
legal system governing intellectual property rights and their administration. The course will
also focus on the current trends and give an over-all understanding about economic, social and
cultural benefits of intellectual property to the society.

COURSE OUTCOME

After completing this course, the students will be able to:

1. Comprehend the fundamental aspects of intellectual property rights law in the special
   statutes and judicial interpretations.
2. Understand the international conventions and institutions in this subject
3. Grasp and apply the Patent Act by learning the evolution of the law, registration of
   patents, rights and remedies of patentees
4. Understand the law and practice of trade marks registration, rights and remedies in the
   matter of use and breach of rights
5. Understand and apply the copyright law in India encompassing the law on the nature
   and term of copy rights, copy right societies, rights and remedies
6. Understand the assignments, licensing, revocation and fair use of the Patents,
   Trademarks and copy rights under the relevant statutes