INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Course Outline: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Module 1: Introduction to IPRs
Understanding the concept, scope, and importance of intellectual property rights in modern society.

Module 2: Basics of Patents
Exploring the fundamentals, criteria for patentability, and significance of patents for innovations.

Module 3: Patent Filing in India
Detailed overview of patent filing processes, legal framework, and requirements in India.

Module 4: Patent Prosecution
Learning the steps of patent examination, opposition, and granting process systematically.

Module 5: Drafting of Specifications
Practical techniques for drafting provisional and complete patent specifications with clarity.

Module 6: Trademarks
Exploring types, importance, and procedures for trademark registration and brand protection.

Module 7: Plant Protection
Understanding plant variety protection laws and rights of breeders and farmers.

Module 8: Geographical Indications
Analyzing legal protection, benefits, and significance of geographical indications in trade.

Module 9: Patent Document Preparation
Learning structure, language, and format of patent documents for official submission.

Module 10: Patent Documents and Forms
Familiarization 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 Application
Analyzing real-world examples of design application process, examination, and approval.

Module 13: Request for Examination to FER Stage Procedure
Step-by-step procedure from requesting examination to receiving first examination report.

Module 14: Case Study of Granted Patent
Studying a granted patent’s journey from idea to protection with analysis.

Module 15: IPR Economic Benefits to Inventors
Evaluating economic, social, and commercial advantages of IPRs for innovators.

Module 16: Conclusion Session
Summarizing key concepts, challenges, and future opportunities in intellectual property rights.