Paper 405 · Semester 4 · Commercial & Corporate
Intellectual Property Law
Patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and international frameworks.
Study Notes: 23 Chapters
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Syllabus Overview (5 Units · 23 Chapters)
Unit 1: Introduction & Classification
Meaning, Nature and Classification of IP · Significance and Need of Protection of IP · Main Forms of Intellectual Property · New Forms of Intellectual Property
Unit 2: International Framework
Evolution of International Protection of IPRs · Paris Convention 1883 · Berne Convention 1886 and WCT 1996 · PCT, Madrid System and WIPO Conventions · TRIPS Agreement 1994 and Its Impact
Unit 3: Copyright
Copyright: Meaning, Nature, History and Significance · Subject Matter of Copyright and Idea-Expression Dichotomy · Ownership, Assignment and Licensing of Copyright · Neighbouring Rights · Infringement, Fair Dealing and Remedies