2. OVERVIEW
What is intellectual property rights?
Types of IPR
What IP can do for you ?
Conclusion
3. What is intellectual property Rights ?
Property created as a result of intellectual creative effort or
commercial reputation and goodwill.
Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to a number of distinct
types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are
recognized—and the corresponding fields of law.
4. » Meet international obligations while safeguarding
national interests
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6. Copyrights
“The exclusive right given by law for a certain
term of years to an author, composer etc. (or his
assignee) to print, publish and sell copies of his
original work”
E.g. – (Oxford English dictionary)
7. ABOUT COPYRIGHTS
Governed by the Copyright Act 1957. Valid from 21 January
1958.
Introduced civil and criminal remedies against infringement
Term of copyright depends on nature of work/owner of
copyright and whether the work has been published.
9. Ambit of Copyright
Original Literary, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic Workers,
Cinematograph Films, Sound recordings.
Literary Workers: Novels, Poems, Short Stories, Books on any
subject, Computer programmes, tables, computer database Song
lyrics
Computer Softwares
10. TRADEMARKS
Trademark:
A symbol, logo, word, sound, color, design, or
other device that is used to identify a business
or a product in commerce.
Different Symbols are :
™ Intent to use application filed for product
SM Intent to use application filed for services
® Registered trademark
12. Patent
A patent describes an invention for which the inventor claims
the exclusive right.
(1) It is covered under the Act called the Patents Act, 1970
[Amended by Patents Act, 2005]
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central
Government may publish, by notification in
the Official Gazette.
13.
14. Industrial Property describes physical matter that is the product of an idea or
concept for commercial purposes.
How are they Protected?
* By Patented objects
* By Trademarks
* By Industrial Designs
* By Trade Secrets
* By Layout-designs
* By Geographical Indications
15. India is placed at 29th rank among the 30 countries in
GIPC.
In this edition of IP Index, India has scored a low 7.23
out of maximum 30 points.
It should be noted that in 2012 and 2014 GIPC Index,
India was ranked last in the list, due to deterioration of
IP climate in country.
Position of India in IPR
16. •Wealth creation
•Legitimate ownership
•Monopoly –market advantage
•Entry into the big league
•Bargaining power
•Talent attraction
•Collaborations
•Image of a trustworthy organisation
•Stay in business and keep others out!
What IP can do for you ?
17. • Create yourself, rather than using other’s
creations
• Do not use competitor’s mark in such way that it
harms competitor in unfair way
• No comparisons that are likely to cause confusion
