Intellectual Property Law
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 6
Unit I — Introduction
The meaning & Concept of Intellectual Property · The main forms of intellectual property: Copyri · Patents and Designs Ernent; Trademarks · Other new forms such as Plant Varieties and Geographi grap Ica] Indicatj ations · Introducti i tion to the leading international inst · Tuments co nceernin · Pt property rights the Berne, Convention, Uni onvention, the Pari i ania a | aris Convention, TRIPs, the World Copyright ights Organization (WIPO) and the UNESC Intellectual Propert
- Concept and meaning of Intellectual Property
- Nature and characteristics of Intellectual Property Rights
- Origin and development of Intellectual Property Rights
- Kinds of Intellectual Property
- Basic International Conventions and International Institutions relating to Intellectual Property
- Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883
- The Berne Convention, 1886
- Trips Agreement, 1994
- WIPO
Unit II — II: Selected aspects of the Law of copyright
ght in India · Historical evolution of the copyright · Meaning of copyright · Copyright in literacy, dramatic and musical work · 4, Copyright in sound records and cinematograph films · Ownership of copyright license of copyright · Assignment and · Copyright authorities ight, pees aie Na g Aspects of · Ret »djie sean wee emedies. especially, the possibility of Anton Pillar injunctive relief ndia
- Evolution of Copyright Law in India
- Nature and scope of Copyright
- Works in which Copyright subsists: Literary Works, Dramatic Works, Musical Works
- Authorship and Ownership of Copyright
- Copyrights: Economic and Moral Rights
- Assignment and Licensing 4.9Fair Use Provisions
- Infringement of Copyrights and Remedies
Unit III — Intellectual Property in Trademarks
The rationale of protection of trademarks as (a) an aspect of commercial and (b) of consumer rights · Definition and concept of trademarks · Registration of trademark- authorities under the trademark Act · Passing off and infringement · Remedies
Unit IV — The Law of Intellectual Property: patents
Concepts of patents · Historical view of the patents law in India · Process of obtaining a paterit: general introduction · Procedure for filling patents: patent co-operation treaty · Prior publication or anticipation · Rights and obligations of a patentee · Compulsory licenses · Infringements · Defenses in suit of infringement · Injunctions and related remedies
Unit V
Geographical indication Act · New plant varieties and breeds Act · 3 - use & challenges