Intellectual Property Laws
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad · LL.B. Semester 7
Unit I — IPR Jurisprudence - Historical Evolution and Conceptual Understanding of
Intellectual Property Rights Law Theories, Definition, Concept, and of Intellectual Property; Non-rivalrous nature of Intellectual Property, Kinds of Intellectual Property, Need for Protecting Intellectual Property- Policy Consideration, Importance of Intellectual Property in the present era, Monopoly v. Public Interest, Origin and Development of Intellectual Property - Historical Evolution, International Regime relating to IPR- TRIPS and other treaties (GATT, WTO, WIPO)
- Concept and meaning of Intellectual Property
- Nature and characteristics of Intellectual Property Rights
- Origin and development of Intellectual Property Rights
- Kinds of Intellectual Property
- Economic analysis of Intellectual Property Rights
- Advantages and disadvantages of Intellectual Property Rights
- Basic International Conventions and International Institutions relating to Intellectual Property
- Trips Agreement, 1994
- GATT and WTO
- WIPO
Unit II — Law of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights
Meaning and definition of Copyright, Neighbouring rights (Related rights) and Secondary Rights, The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literacy and Artistic Works - History, General Provisions, Developing Countries and the Berne Convention, TRIPS provisions related to protection of Copyright, Protection of technology-based works (such as computer programs and electronic databases), Secondary rights, Broadcasting rights), The Copyright act, 1957: Authorities under the Copyright Act, 1957, Registration of Copyright, Term of Copyright, Provision for Appeals; Rights Conferred by Copyright, Limitations and Exceptions to Copyright Protection; Assignment, Transmission, Licenses and Relinquishment of Copyright Case laws · 1. R G Anand vs. Deluxe Films, AIR 1978 SC 1613 77 · 2. Donoghue vs. Allied Newspapers Ltd., (1937) 3 All ER 503 1 · 3. University of London Press Ltd. Vs. University Tutorial Press Ltd, (1916) 2 Ch. D 601) · 4. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Ors. v. Mr. Santosh V.G., MANU/DE/0406/2009; MIPR2009(2)175 (Rental Rights) · 5. Gee Pee Films Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Pratik Chowdhury, 2002 (24) PTC 392 (Cal) (Meaning of producer) · 6. Amar Nath Sehgal vs. Union of India, (2005) 30 PTC 253 · 7. University of London Press Ltd. vs. University Tutorial Press Ltd, (1916) 2 Ch. D 601 6 · 8. Eastern Book Company vs. D.B. Modhak, 2008 (36) PTC 1 (SC) 10 · 9. Urmi Juvekar vs. Global Broadcast News Ltd ,2008 (36) PTC 377 (Bom) 35 · 10. Barbara Taylor Bradford vs. Sahara Media Entertainment Ltd, 2004 (28) PTC 474 (Cal); · 11. Anil Gupta vs. Kunal Dasgupta, 2002 (25) PTC 1 (Del) · 12. Zee Telefilms Ltd. vs. Sundial Communications, 2003 (27) PTC 457 (Bom) (DB); · 13. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. vs. Gajendra Singh, 2008 (36) PTC 53(Bom)] · 14. Sajeev Pillai vs. Venu Kunnapalli & Anr (FAO.No.191 OF 2019) High Court of Kerala · 15. Tips Industries Ltd vs. Wynk Ltd. And Anr (COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO. 113 OF · 2018) High Court of Bombay
- Evolution of Copyright Law in India
- Nature and scope of Copyright
- Term of Copyright
- Works in which Copyright subsists: Literary Works, Dramatic Works, Musical Works
- Neighbouring Rights: Performers Rights, Rights of Broadcasting Organizations and Rights of the Producers of Phonograms
- Authorship and Ownership of Copyright
- Copyrights: Economic and Moral Rights
- Assignment and Licensing 4.9Fair Use Provisions
- Infringement of Copyrights and Remedies
- Copyright Societies
- Powers of the Copyright Board
- Copyright issues in Digital Environment
- The Berne Convention, 1886
Unit III — Patent Law
Historical Evolution of Patent System in India, Philosophy of Patent, Implementation of TRIPS agreement in India, Amendments to the Patent Act, 1970, Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024, Definitions, Patentability Criteria, Patentable Subject Matter, Non-Patentable Inventions, Procedure for obtaining a Patent, Opposition to the Patent Grant (Pre-grant andPost-grant · opposition), Term of Patent, Authorities under the Patent Act, 1970: Controller of Patents, IPAB, Patent Agent, Rights and Obligation of Patentee, Patent of Addition, Transfer of Patent Rights, Revocation and surrender of Patent, Compulsory Licenses, Governmental Use and Acquisition of inventions, Infringement of Patent and Remedies for Infringement. · Case laws · 1. Ravi Kamal Bali v. Kala Tech. & Ors. 2008 (6) ABR (NOC) 1103 (BOM.) · 2. Neon Laboratories Pvt.Ltd v. Troikaa Pharma Limited, 2011(45)PTC357(Bom) · 3. J.Mitra & Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Controller of Patents & Design, 2008(38)PTC6(SC); (2008 (11) SCALE 524) · 4. Indian Network for People living with HIV/AIDS v. Union of India, MANU/TN/ 1217/2008 Mad(DB) · 5. M/S UCB Farchim Sa v. M/S Cipla Ltd., MANU/DE/0297/2010; 167(2010)DLT459 · 6. Biswanath Prasad Radhey Shyam v. The Controller of Patents and Designs and another AIR 1971 CALCUTTA 421 · 7. Natco Pharma Limited v. Bayer Healthcare LIC AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1063 :: 2019 (6) ADR 100 · 8. Novartis AG, Lichtstrasse, Switzerland v. Saimirra I n n o p h a r m PrivateLimited,Chennai AIRONLINE 2018 MAD 2117 · 9. Bajaj Auto Ltd v. TVS Motor Company Ltd 2009 AIR SCW 6018: :2010 (1) AIR JHAR R 557 [(2008) ILLJ 726 Mad] · 10. American Cyanide vs Ethicon · 11. Diamond v. Chakrabarty, 447 U.S. 303 (1980)
- Evolution of Patent law in India
- Patentable and Non-Patentable inventions
- Prerequisites — Novelty, Inventive Step and Industrial Application
- Pre-Grant and Post Grant Opposition
- Grant/Sealing of Patents and Term of Patents
- Rights of Patentee
- Surrender and Revocation
- Assignment and Licensing
- Fair use 2.12Infringement, Remedies and Defences
- Patent Agents
Unit IV — The Trade Marks Act, 1999
Object and Functions of Trademark, Commercial and Non-Commercial Role of Trade Marks, Development of Trademark law in India, Definition of Mark, Trademark, under the Trade Mark Act, 1999, Essential Features and functions of Trademark, Kinds of Trademark, Registered Trade Mark and Unregistered Trade Mark, Conditions for Registration, Procedure of Registration, Grounds of Refusal for Registration, Protection of Trade Mark through International Registration under Madrid Protocol, Duration, Renewal, Removal and Restoration of Trademark, Rights and liabilities of Trademark Holder, Limitations on rights, Honest and concurrent use, Effect of Registration of Trade Mark, Infringement and Passing off Remedies, Deceptive Similarity, Change of Ownership, Assignment and Transmission, Licenses, Contemporary Developments - Effects of Information Technology, Protection of Trade Names and Domain Names. Case laws · 1. F. Hoffimann-La Roche and Co. Ltd vs. Geoffrey Manners and Co. Private Ltd AIR 1970 SUPREME COURT 2062 · 2. Yahoo!inc vs. Akash Arora 1999(19)PTC 201(Del) · 3. N.R. Dongre and others vs. Whirlpool Corporation and another 1996 AIR SCW 3514: 1996 ALL CJ 2 1406 · 4. M/S Gujarat Pottling Co. Ltd. & Ors vs. The Coca Cola Co. & Ors 1995 AIR 2372, 1995 SCC (5) 545 · 5. The Coca-Cola Company vs. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. · 6. Kamal Trading Co. and Ors. vs. Gillette U.K. Ltd. 1988 (8) PTC 1 (BOM) · 7. DM entertainment vs. Baby Gift House and ors. [MANU/DE/2043/2010] · 8. Cadila Health Care vs. Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd [2001 PTC (SC) 561] · 9. Parker-Knoll vs. Knoll International [1962] Rpc 265 [Uk]
- Introduction to Trademarks and their Evolution in India
- Need for protection of Trademarks
- Kinds of Trademarks: Registered and Unregistered, Conventional and Non-conventional
- Absolute grounds
- Relative grounds
- Opposition to Registration
- Rights of Proprietor of Trademark
- Assignment and Licensing of Trademark
- Infringement and Passing Off
- Remedies and Defences for Infringement and Passing Off
Unit V — Protection of Industrial Design (The Designs Act, 2000)
Development of Designs Law in India, Definitions, Controller of designs, Registration of designs - Essential requirements, non-registrable designs, Procedure of registration, Term of copyright in designs, Cancellation of registration, Restoration of lapsed designs, Rights of design holders, Assignment and Transmission, Piracy (Infringement) of registered designs and Remedies for Infringement Case laws · 1. Bharat Glass Tubes Ltd Vs. Gopal Glass Works Ltd · 2. M/S Godrej Sara Lee Limited Vs Reckitt Benckiser Australia Pty Ltd. And Another · 3. Marico Limited Vs. Raj Oil Mills Limited 2007 (5) Bom CR 217 · 4. Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs Pro Laboratories (P) Ltd. And Anr (2008) 3 GLR 2635 · 5. Dabur India Ltd. Vs. Rajesh Kumar and Ors. (2008 (37) PTC 227 (Del.) · 6. Escorts Const. Equipment Ltd. & Anr. v. Action Const. Equipment P. Ltd. & Anr. , MANU/ DE/0185/1999 · 7. Samsonite Corporation v. Vijay Sales, 73 (1998) DLT 732 · 8. Texla Metals & Plastics Pvt. Ltd. v. Anil K. Bhasin and Ors., MANU/DE/1993/2001 · 9. Joginder Singh v. Tobu Enterprises (P.) Ltd. AIR 1989 Del. 81 · 10. Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Healthcare GmbH and Co. Kg and Anr. v. Anchor Health and Beauty care Private Limited, (2004) 29 PTC 72 (Del) · 11. Hello Mineral Water Pvt. Ltd. v. Thermoking California Pure, 2000 (56) DRJ 700 · 12. Samsonite Corporation v. Vijay Sales, 73 (1998) DLT 732 · 13. Baldev Singh v. Shriram Footwear, MANU/DE/0210/1997
Unit VI — The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Historical background of law of Geographical Indications in India, Meaning and Definition, Functions and Characteristics of Geographical Indication, Distinction between Geographical Indications and Trade Mark, The Register and Conditions for Registration of Geographical Indication, Procedure for Registration, Duration of Protection, Rights conferred by Registration, Infringement of Geographical Indications and Remedies, Powers of the Registrar of Geographical Indications. Case laws India-US Basmati Rice Dispute Tea Board of India vs. ITC Ltd MANU/WB/0277/2019, GA No. 3137 of 2010 , Calcutta High Court Khoday Distilleries Ltd. vs. Scotch Whisky Assn., (2008) 10 SCC 723
Unit VII — IPR And Human Rights
Concept of Human Rights in a globalising world, Human Rights vis-a-vis IPR, Traditional Knowledge Human Rights, Patents and Human Rights concerns - Access to Medicines, Medical innovations Biotechnology, Public interest and stake in the IPR regime