Unit I Introduction to Intellectual Property Law

1.1 Introduction to Intellectual Property Law -Evolutionary past -Intellectual Property Law Basics -Types of Intellectual Property

1.2 Innovations and Inventions of Trade related Intellectual Property Rights -Agencies Responsible for Intellectual Property Registration -Infringement -Regulatory

1.3 Over use or Misuse of Intellectual Property Rights -Compliance and Liability Issues.

Unit II Introduction to Copyrights

2.1 Introduction to Copyrights -Principles of Copyright -Subject Matters of Copyright -Rights Afforded by Copyright Law

2.2 Copyright Ownership -Transfer and Duration -Right to Prepare Derivative Works-Rights of Distribution

2.3 Rights of performers -Copyright Formalities and Registration -Limitations -Infringement of Copyright - International Copyright Law Semiconductor Chip Protection Act.

Unit III Introduction to Patent Law

3.1 Introduction to Patent Law -Rights and Limitations -Rights under Patent Law -Patent Requirements

3.2 Ownership and Transfer -Patent Application Process and Granting of Patent -Patent Infringement and Litigation -International Patent Law

3.3 Double Patenting -Patent Searching -Patent Cooperation Treaty -New developments in Patent Law- Invention Developers and Promoters.

Unit IV Introduction to Trade Mark

4.1 Introduction to Trade Mark - Trade Mark Registration Process - Post registration procedures - Trade Mark maintenance

4.2 Transfer of rights - Inter parties Proceedings - Infringement - Dilution of Ownership of Trade Mark

4.3 Likelihood of confusion - Trade Mark claims - Trade Marks Litigation - International Trade Mark Law

Unit V Introduction to Trade Secrets

5.1 Introduction to Trade Secrets - Maintaining Trade Secret - Physical Security-Employee Access Limitation - Employee Confidentiality Agreement

5.2 Trade Secret Law - Unfair Competition - Trade Secret Litigation - Breach of Contract -Applying State Law.

Unit VI Introduction to Cyber Law

6.1 Introduction to Cyber Law - Information Technology Act - Cyber Crime and E-commerce - Data Security

6.2 Confidentiality -Privacy - International aspects of Computer and Online Crime.