LAW353
LAW353
LAW353
CO1 :: apply the distinction between corporeal and incorporeal property to identify different types
of intellectual property (IP) rights
CO2 :: differentiate between provisional and complete patent specifications, explaining their roles
in the application process.
CO3 :: identify different modes of patent infringement and their legal implications.
CO4 :: evaluate the effectiveness of civil remedies and injunctions in enforcing patent rights in
India.
CO5 :: evaluate the significance and implications of the Geographical Indications of Goods
(Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
CO6 :: analyze case studies like the Darjeeling tea case to understand the identification process
for Geographical Indications (GIs).
Unit I
Evolution and growth : definition of patent, history of patent law in India, Indian Patent Act, 1970
Unit II
Registration of patent : grant of patent, national grant of patents, patent specification: provisional
and complete, patent documentation and application process, publication
Unit III
Infringement of patent : modes of infringement, legal and equitable remedies for infringement
Unit IV
Remedies and enforcement : civil remedies, injunction, other equitable remedies
Unit V
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 : meaning,
procedure for registration, effect of registration, term of protection
Unit VI
Identifying geographical indications : Darjeeling tea case, turmeric case study, kinwoo case
study
Text Books:
1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW by P NARAYNAN, EASTERN BOOK COMPANY