B.E. IV Sem Computer Engineering

IV SEMESTER

4CP6.3. Intellectual Property Right

 

I Basic Concepts of Intellectual Property: Introduction to intellectual property rights, Intellectual property laws and the Internet, Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights


II Patents : Introduction to patent law and conditions for patentability, Procedure for obtaining patents, Rights of a patentee, Patent infringements, Biotechnology patents and patents on computer programs, Patents from an international perspective


III Trademark and Geographical Indications : Statutory authorities and registration procedure, Rights conferred by registration, Licensing, assignment and transfer of trademark rights, Trademark infringement, Geographical Indication of Goods & Appellations of Origin

IV Copyright : Registration procedure and copyright authorities, Assignment and transfer of copyright, Copyright infringement and exceptions to infringement, Software copyright


V Designs : Introduction to the law on Industrial Designs, Registration and piracy, International perspective, Introduction to the law on semiconductor layout design, Registration, commercial exploitation and infringement