The field of Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the legal frameworks that protect creators’ rights over their inventions, artistic works, and brands. Understanding the fundamentals of IP involves examining its historical evolution, the nature and scope of various rights, and the justification for protecting intellectual creations.
The subtopics delve into the origins and development of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), the key concepts that define their scope, the theoretical foundations justifying their protection, and the impact of international conventions and treaties like the Paris Convention, Berne Convention, WIPO, and TRIPS on global IP practices.
b) Concept of law under Article 13 ofthe Constitution of India
c) Functions of Law
d) Law, Justice and Morality
Copyright law provides protection for original works of authorship, such as literary, artistic, and musical creations, ensuring that creators have exclusive rights over their works. It balances the need to incentivize creativity while allowing access to knowledge and culture. Key concepts include the scope of protection, the rights granted, and the exceptions that allow for fair use and public benefit.
Each of the subtopics explores essential aspects of copyright law, such as its limitations, ownership, and enforcement mechanisms.
a) What is custom? Kinds of customs
j) Legislation and its permissible limits in India
Design law protects the visual aesthetic features of industrial products, ensuring that creators can safeguard the unique appearance of their designs. This promotes innovation in industries like fashion, technology, and manufacturing by preventing unauthorized copying or imitation.
The following subtopics cover essential aspects such as the nature and scope of industrial designs, the process and effects of design registration, as well as issues like piracy and overlaps with other intellectual property rights like copyright and trademarks.
a) Principle of Natural Justice and Rule of equity
b) Rule of Law
c) Separation of Powers
d) Indian Constitution: Salient Features
e) Judicial System in India
Patent law grants inventors exclusive rights over their inventions, encouraging innovation by providing legal protection for novel, non-obvious, and industrially applicable inventions. These rights enable inventors to control the use and commercialization of their inventions for a limited period.
The following subtopics explore the conditions for patentability, procedures for filing and revoking patents, government use, compulsory licensing, and the remedies for infringement, as well as the rights, limitations, and enforcement mechanisms associated with patents.
b) Importance of Legal Research
c) Sources of Legal Research
d) Techniques of Legal Research
e) Citations, Bibliography and footnoting
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