Course Code: Course Title: L T P C

BALAW6002E04 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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Pre-requisites/Exposure Knowledge of Jurisprudence, and Constitution of India
Co-requisites Concept and kinds of Property
Semester VI Semester
Programme B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)

1.0. Course Objectives:

Law relating to intellectual property protects human creations. ‘Intellectual Property’ is a generic
term that came into regular use during the twentieth century. This generic label is used to refer to
a group of legal regimes, each of which confers rights of ownership in a particular subject matter.
Copyright, patents, designs, trademarks and protection against unfair competition from the
traditional core of intellectual property. The subject matter of these rights is disparate.
Inventions, literary works, artistic works, designs and trademarks formed the subject matter of
early intellectual property law. One striking feature of intellectual property is that, despite its
early historical links to the idea of monopoly and privilege, the scope of its subject matter
continues to expand. The twentieth century has seen new or existing subject matter added to
present intellectual property systems (for example, the protection of computer software as part of
copyright, the patentability of micro-organisms as part of patent law), and new systems created
to protect existing or new subject matter (for example, plant variety protection and circuit
layouts). The strongly expansionary nature of intellectual property systems shows no sign of
changing. Internationally, for example, special legal protection for databases remains part of the
work program of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This course is intended
to attain the understanding of global practice relating to IPR, inter alia:
 To understand the harmonize system of IPR
 To understand the legal framework of copyright law
 To examine the challenges of copyright Law
 To understand issue relating to patentability
 To examine conflict relating to conditions of patentability
 To know the evolution, nature and scope of trademarks
 To understand the conflicts between trademarks and geographical indications laws, etc.

2.0. Teaching-Learning Methodology:

Various learning methods will be used which will emphasize a cooperative learning format.
Student led discussions and presentations will be combined with instructor facilitated
experiences and lectures. Specific methods include:
 Lecture Method
 Seminar, presentations by students,
 Individual and group drills.
 Group Discussion Method
  Case Presentation and Analysis
 Moot Court Exercise

3.0. Evaluation Scheme:

 30% - Continuous Internal Assessment (Formative in nature but also contributing to
the final grades).
 70% - End Term External Examination (University Examination).

4.0. Learning Outcomes:

After completion of this paper the students will be in a position understands the challenges of
Global Intellectual Property System. This paper equips the students with learning of those factors
which has given impetus to its growth and more acceptance. It guides about market relevancy
and impact on consumer behaviour. Particularly following specific outcomes is orientation of
this paper:
 It enables the student in understanding the basic framework of IP protection and
fundamentals of IPR
 It ensures and explains the objectives of IP protection to creators
 It also justifies the need of global policy and harmonization of legal system
 It makes comparative understanding of case laws and enable student to find out what
is the need of the present market
 It also manifests the philosophy of IP protection.

5.0. Course Contents:

Module I- INTRODUCTION
1. Intellectual Property: Concept, Meaning, Nature and Significance
2. Justifications for Protection of Intellectual Property
3. Various Forms of Intellectual Property
4. International Instruments for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
5. Intellectual Property Rights and Development Agenda
6. Intellectual Property Management

Module II- COPYRIGHT

1. Copyright: Meaning, Concepts and Subject Matters
2. Idea- Expression Dichotomy, Originality, and Fixation
3. Ownership and Rights of Owner: Economic Rights and Moral Right
4. Neighbouring Rights: Rights of Performers, Phonogram Producers and Broadcasters
5. Term of Copyright and Assignment and Licence of Copyright
6. Infringement, Exceptions and Remedies: Civil, Criminal and Administrative

Module III- PATENTS

 1. Patent: Meaning and Historical Development
2. Criteria of Patentability and Non-Patentable Inventions
3. Procedure for Registration and Term of Protection
4. Grants of Patent, Rights of Patentee and Revocation of Patent
5. Compulsory Licence and Government Use of Patent
6. Infringement, Exceptions and Remedies: Civil, Criminal and Administrative

Module IV: TRADEMARKS

1. Trademark: Meaning, Functions and Concept of Distinctiveness
2. Absolute and Relative Grounds of Refusal
3. Procedure for Registration and Term of Protection
4. Rights of Holder and Assignment and Licensing of Marks
5. Infringement of Trademark and Remedies
6. Trademark Issues in Cyber Space

Module V- Design and Geographical Indications

1. Design: Meaning and concept of Novel and Original
2. Procedure for Registration, Effect of Registration and Term of Protection
3. Geographical Indication: Meaning and Difference Between GI and Trademarks
4. Procedure for Registration, Effect of Registration and Term of Protection

Module VI- Plant Variety Protection and Integrated Circuits

1. Plant Variety Protection: Meaning and Significance
2. Registration of Plant Varieties, Effect of Registration and Farmers’ rights
3. Semiconductor Integrated Circuit: Meaning and Significance
4. Procedure for Registration, Effect of Registration and Term of Protection

6.0. Content Interaction Plan:

Lecture cum Module/Topic/Sub-Topic
Discussion (Each
session of 1 Hour)
1-2
3-5
6-7
8-13
14-17
18-19
20-21
22-31
32-33
34-38
39
40
41
42
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45
15 Hours Tutorials

7.0. Prescribed Readings:

Text Books:
1. V.K. Ahuja, Law relating to Intellectual Property Rights (New Delhi: LexisNexis
Publication, 2016).
2. Ashwani Kr. Bansal, Law of TRADE MARKS in India with Introduction to Intellectual
Property (New Delhi: Thomson Reuters, 2014)
3. V.K. Ahuja, Law of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights: National and International
Perspectives (New Delhi: LexisNexis Publication, 2007)
4. P. Narayanan, Intellectual Property Law (Jaipur: Eastern Law House, 2015)
5. K.C. Kankanala, A.K. Narasani, and V. Radhakrishnan, Indian Patent: Law and Practice
(Oxford University Press, 2012)
6. W. R. Cornish, Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyright, Trademarks and Allied Rights
(Sweet & Maxwell Publishing Co., 2009)
7. Lionel Bently and Brad Sherman, Intellectual Property Law (Oxford University Press,
2014)

Reference Books:
1. Gillian Davies, Kevin Garnett, and Gwilym Harbottle, Copinger and Skone James on
Copyright by (2005)
2. J. A. L. Sterling Sterling on World Copyright Law (Sweet & Maxwell Publications, 2015)
3. David Nimmer, Nimmer on Copyright (Matthew Bender, 2009)

Leading Cases:
1. R.G. Anand v. Delux Films AIR 1978 SC 1613
2. Zee Entertainment Enterprises v. Gajendra Singh 2008(36) PTC 53 (Bom)
3. Barbara Taylor Bradford v. Sahara Media Entertainment 2004 (28) PTC 474
4. Indian Express v. Jagmohan AIR 1985 Bom. 229
5. Feist Publication v. Rural Telephone Services Co. 499 US 340 1991
6. Eastern Book Co. v. D.B. Modak 2008(36) PTC 1 SC
7. University of London v. University Tutorial Press 1916, 2 CH 601
8. Super Cassette Industries v. Nirulas Corner House 2008 (37) PTC 237 (Del)
9. Gramhphone Co. v. Baredra Bahadur Pandey AIR 1984 SC 667
10. Manu Bhandari v. Kala Vikas Pictures Ltd. AIR 987 Del 13
11. Amar Nath Sahgal v. Union of India 2005 (25) PTC 56
12. Indian Performing Rights v. Eastern India Motion AIR 1977 SC 1443
13. Najma Heptullah v. Orient Longman Ltd. AIR 1989 Del. 6
14. Gee Pee Films Pvt. Ltd v. Prattek Chaudhury 2002 (24)PTC 392 (Cal)
15. Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam v. H.M. Industries AIR 1982 SC 1444
16. Raj Parkash v. Mangat Ram Choudhary
17. Monsanto Co. v. Coromandel Indag Products (P) Ltd. 1986 AIR 712
18. Ram Narain Kher v. Ambassador Industries AIR 1976 Del 87
19. Staridipack Private Limited v. Oswal Trading Co. Ltd 1999 (19) PTC 479 (Del)
20. Monsanto Company v. Coramandal Indag Products (P) Ltd. (1986) (1) SCC 642
21. Franz Zaver Huemer v. New Yesh Engineers 1996 PTC (16) 164 Del.
22. Gillette Industries Ltd. v. Yeshwant Bros. AIR 1938. Bom. 347
23. Rickett & Colman of India Ltd. v. Godrej Hi Care Ltd. 2001 PTC 637 (PO)
24. Surendra Lai Mahendra v. Jain Glazers [1981 PTC 112 Del ]
25. Novartis AG v. Union of India (2013) 6 SCC 1
26. Diamond v. Chakrabarty 100 S. Ct. 2204 1980
27. Health & Glow Retailing Pvt. Ltd v. Dhiren Krishna Paul, Trading as Health and Glow
Clinic 2007 (35) PTC 474 (Mad.)
28. Satyam Infoway Ltd v. Sifynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd AIR 2004 SC 3540
29. M/s Hindustan Development Corporation Ltd v. The Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks
AIR 1955 Cal 319
30. Parley Products v. J P & Co. AIR 1972 SC 1359 60
31. Cadila Health Care Ltd v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2001 PTC 541 (SC) 64
32. Bata India Ltd. v. Pyare Lal & Co. AIR 1985 All 242
33. Pepsi Co Inc v. Hindustan Coca Cola Ltd, 2003 (27) PTC 305 (Del) DB) 121
34. Dabur India Ltd. v. Colgate Palmolive 2004 (29) PTC 401 (Del.)
35. Hawkins Cookers Limited v. Murugan Enterprises 2008 (36) PTC 290

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