UNIT 1:
Introduction
Introduction and Justifications of IPR, Nature of IP, Major forms of IP- Copyright, Patent, Trade Marks Designs, Geographic indication, layout design of Semi conductors, Plant varieties, Concept & Meaning of Intellectual Property. Major international documents relating to the protection of IP - Berne Convention, Paris Convention, TRIPS. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

UNIT 2:
Copyright
Meaning and historical development of copyright , Subject matter , Ownership of copyright, Term of copyright, Rights of owner, Economic Rights, Moral Rights. Assignment and licence of rights, Infringement of copyright, Exceptions of infringement, Remedies, Civil, Criminal, Administrative, Registration Procedure.

UNIT 3:
Patents
Meaning and historical development,. Criteria for obtaining patents, Non patentable inventions, Procedure for registration, Term of patent, Rights of patentee, Compulsory licence, Revocation, Infringement of patents, Exceptions to infringement, Remedies, Patent office and Appellate Board.

UNIT 4:
Trade Marks, Designs & GI
Trade Marks: Functions of marks, Procedure for registration, Rights of holder, Assignment and licensing of marks, Infringement, Trade Marks Registry and Appellate Board. Designs: Meaning and evolution of design protection, Registration, Term of protection, Rights of holder, unregistered designs.
Geographical Indication: Meaning and evolution of GI, Difference between GI and Trade Marks, Registration, Rights, Authorised user.

UNIT 5:
Contemporary Issues & Enforcement of IPR
IPR & sustainable development, The Impact of Internet on IPR. IPR Issues in biotechnology, E-Commerce and IPR issues, Licensing and enforcing IPR, Case studies in IPR