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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology LL.B - LL.B SALA4001 Intellectual Property Law Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SALA4001 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Meaning and concept of intellectual Property and the need for protection - The world Intellectual property Organization
(WIPO) Convention - Origin and functions of World Trade Organisation (WTO) - Trade Related Intellectual property Rights
(TRIPS) Agreement of WTO and its effects on Intellectual Property law in India; Dispute Settlement Mechanism.

UNIT 2 COPYRIGHT ACT 9 Hrs.
The Copyright Act (1957) and recent amendments-works in which copyright subsist-Authorship and Ownership-Different
Rights-Registration of copyright-Term of copyright-Administration of copyright law-Performer’s rights-Broadcaster’s rights-
Collective administration of copyrights-Moral rights-Copyright infringements-Remedies-Composition of Copyright Board.

UNIT 3 TRADEMARK AND DESIGNS ACT 9 Hrs.
The Trade Mark Act (1999), object, definitions, salient features- Distinctiveness, deceptive similarity- Assignment and
transmission -Registration: Procedure-Term-Effects-Grounds for refusal- Powers and functions of Registrar- collective
Marks-certification marks-Trade mark agents - Appellate board - Infringement action, passing off action –Well known marks-
The designs Act 2000; definitions, registration of designs, copyright in registered designs, piracy of registered designs,
remedies, powers and duties of Controller - Semi conductor integrated circuit layout-Trade secrets.

UNIT 4 LAW OF PATENTS 9 Hrs.
The Patents Act (1970)bject definitions, salient features-Invention: patentable and non- patentable inventions-product and
process patents- -Rights of patentees-assignment and transmission-term of patent–Registration-opposition to grant of
patent, anticipation- Revocation of patents- Compulsory licences - Exclusive marketing rights-Infringement- exclusive
marketing rights- Patent office and power of Controller, patents of addition-Patenting of biotechnology-Nanotechnology.

UNIT 5 FARMERS AND BREEDERS RIGHT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION 9 Hrs.
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001: object definitions, salient features The Geographical
Indications of Goods (Registration And Protection) Act, 1999- object definitions, salient features.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand the fundamental aspects of Intellectual property Rights.
CO2 - Introduces all aspects of the IPR Acts.
CO3 - Explain the basic principles of patents, trademarks, geographical designs, industrial designs, and copyright.
CO4 - Examines the international IP legal regime rather than focusing solely or predominantly on the national framework.
CO5 - Revolves around the protection of plant varieties and farmers right act.
CO6 - Equip the students with the required Professional Skills.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. V.K. Ahuja, Law Relating to Intellectual Property Law, Lexis Nexis, 2nd Edition, 2013.
2. N.S. Gopalakrishnan & T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book Company, 2nd Edition, 2014.
3. B.L. Wadhera, Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Universal Law Publishing, 5th Edition, 2014.
4. S. Narayan, Intellectual Property Law in India, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad, 3rd Edition, 2005.
5. Holyoak & Torreman, Intellectual Property Law, Oxford University Press, New York, 2010.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks