IPR MANAGEMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25MIV 424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop and understand the basics of IPR and its relevance in their startup.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (Cos):

Course

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(at course level)

Learning and

teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

25MIV424

IPR MANAGEMENT

(Theory)

CO703: Interpret the basics of Intellectual Property rights and its management.

CO704: Explain the different types of IPR

CO705: Appraise the Strategy, Valuation and Asset Management and its varied embodiments.

CO706: Analyze and understand the Civil Societies, Public Policy          and intellectual property in IPR

CO707: Examine the importance and

prohibitions of competition act 2002 in IPR.

CO708: Contribute effectively in course –specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to IPR

Historical perspective, International perspective, World Intellectual Property organization, Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs)

12.00
Unit II: 
Types of IPR

Copyright: an overview, ownership and assignment of copyrights- rights, infringement and remedies
Trademark: protection of industrial designs in India, traditional and geographical indicators Patenting inventions: Procedure under the patent Act 1970 and patent cooperation treaty, Rights and duties of Patentees

12.00
Unit III: 
Strategy, Valuation and Asset Management

Intellectual property as a strategic tool, intellectual property as an asset, Evaluation of intellectual property

12.00
Unit IV: 
Civil Societies, Public Policy and intellectual property

Social Dimensions of Intellectual property: Civil Societies and Public Policy, Objectives, Limitations and Exceptions to Intellectual property.

12.00
Unit V: 
Competition Act 2002

Important definitions, prohibitions and Regulations. Case Studies and Exercises related to IPR

Essential Readings: 

• Ahuja V K, Law Relating to Intellectual Property (3rd edn, Lexis Nexis 2017)
• Bently L, Sherman B, Gangjee D and Johnson P, Intellectual Property Law (Oxford University Press 2018)
• Cornish W, Llewelyn D and Aplin T, Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and Allied Rights (8th edn, Sweet & Maxwell 2013)
• Dugar S M, Kumar S, Guide to Competition Act, 2002 (7th edn, Lexis Nexis 2017)
• Ganguli P, Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing the Knowledge Economy (Tata McGraw Hill Publications 2017)

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:
• Narayanan P, Intellectual Property Law (3rd edn, Eastern Law House 2017)
• Nikam R J, Space Activities and IPR Protection (1st edn, Asia Law House 2013)
• Ramappa T, Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues and Developments (Oxford University Press 2013)
• Reddy G B, Copyright Law in India (Gogia Law Agency 2018)

E-RESOURCES:
• www.ipindia.nic.in
• www.wipo.int
JOURNALS:
• Journal of IPR (CSIR)
 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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