Intellectual Property Rights

Protecting Innovations from Human Intellect

What you'll learn

Understand the definition and scope of Intellectual Property (IP)

Explore why IP matters in today’s knowledge economy

Analyze the scope and limitations of different intellectual property types.

Learn patent search and filing procedures

Requirements

No prerequisites

Description

Course Outline: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)Module 1: Introduction to IPRsUnderstanding the concept, scope, and importance of intellectual property rights in modern society.Module 2: Basics of PatentsExploring the fundamentals, criteria for patentability, and significance of patents for innovations.Module 3: Patent Filing in IndiaDetailed overview of patent filing processes, legal framework, and requirements in India.Module 4: Patent ProsecutionLearning the steps of patent examination, opposition, and granting process systematically.Module 5: Drafting of SpecificationsPractical techniques for drafting provisional and complete patent specifications with clarity.Module 6: TrademarksExploring types, importance, and procedures for trademark registration and brand protection.Module 7: Plant ProtectionUnderstanding plant variety protection laws and rights of breeders and farmers.Module 8: Geographical IndicationsAnalyzing legal protection, benefits, and significance of geographical indications in trade.Module 9: Patent Document PreparationLearning structure, language, and format of patent documents for official submission.Module 10: Patent Documents and FormsFamiliarization with essential patent forms, applications, and procedural requirements.Module 11: First Examination Report (FER)Understanding FER issuance, examiner objections, and response strategies for applicants.Module 12: Case Study of Design ApplicationAnalyzing real-world examples of design application process, examination, and approval.Module 13: Request for Examination to FER Stage ProcedureStep-by-step procedure from requesting examination to receiving first examination report.Module 14: Case Study of Granted PatentStudying a granted patent’s journey from idea to protection with analysis.Module 15: IPR Economic Benefits to InventorsEvaluating economic, social, and commercial advantages of IPRs for innovators.Module 16: Conclusion SessionSummarizing key concepts, challenges, and future opportunities in intellectual property rights.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to IPR

Lecture 2 Basics of IPR

Section 2: Innovations leading to Patents

Lecture 3 Innovations leading to Patents

Section 3: Copyrights

Lecture 4 Copyrights

Section 4: Patent filing procedure in India

Lecture 5 Patent filing steps and procedure

Section 5: Patent prosecution

Lecture 6 Patent examination and prosecution

Section 6: Drafting patent specification

Lecture 7 Drafting patent specification

Section 7: Trademarks

Lecture 8 Basics of Trademarks

Section 8: Plant varieties protection

Lecture 9 Plant variety protection

Section 9: Geographical Indications

Lecture 10 Geographical Indications

Section 10: Patent document preparation

Lecture 11 Patent documentation

Section 11: Patent filing: forms and documents

Lecture 12 Documents and forms for filing a patent

Section 12: First Examination Report

Lecture 13 First Examination Report and replier to FER

Section 13: Case study on Design application

Lecture 14 Design application case study

Section 14: Case study on a Granted patent

Lecture 15 Filing process from basic documentation to Request for Examination

Lecture 16 Process from "Request for Examination" to "Grant of patent"

Section 15: IPRs for econimic benefits for inventors

Lecture 17 Different IPRs, Benefits, comparison and conclusion session

Students of graduation and post graduation Entrepreneurs, small business owners, creators, inventors, students, legal professionals seeking a refresher, and anyone interested in understanding IP law.