IPR Study (2024-25 Odd)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), exploring their concepts, theories, types, and the balance between private rights and public interests. Students will examine the Indian Patent Act of 1970 and its significant amendments, focusing on patentability criteria, non-patentable inventions, and patent protection for pharmaceuticals and software.

Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of effective IP search strategies, including hands-on practice to investigate state-of-the-art technologies. Through this curriculum, students will gain a thorough understanding of IPR's advantages and disadvantages, along with practical skills in IP research and analysis.