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Fundamentals of
Intellectual Property
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
BananaIP Counsels
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Introduction
• Meaning
• Nature and Scope
• Differences
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Patents
Copyrights
Trademarks
Trade
Secrets
Industrial
Designs
Geographical
Indications
Plant
Varieties
Traditional
Knowledge
Integrated
Circuits
Biodiversity
SPECIES OF IP
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Patents
• Subject Matter - Inventions
• Term - 20 years
Requirements
• New
• Useful
• Non obvious
Rights - Use, Make, Sell, Offer for sale and Import
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Example
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Copyrights
• Idea/Expression Dichotomy
• Tangible Form
• Originality and Modicum of creativity
• Subject matter - Literary, Dramatic, Artistic, Musical,
Cinematographic, Photographic and Sound
Recording works.
• Term - Life plus 60 years
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Rights
• Reproduction
• Adaptation
• Distribution
• Derivative work
• Public performance
• Display.
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Example
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Trademarks
• Subject matter – Representation
• Term - Unlimited
Requirements
• Distinctive
• Deceptive
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Example
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Industrial Designs
• Appearance
• New, Original and Ornamental
• Term: 5 years renewable twice
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Example
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Trade Secrets
• Any information
• Perpetual Term
• Requirements
Economic Value
Not known to public
Reasonable measures
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Example
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FUN IP – Fundamentals of Intellectual
Property
Download FUN IP
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Fun IP makes intellectual property learning
fun, and enjoyable. Along with fundamentals
of patents, copyrights, trade marks, trade
secrets, and industrial designs, among
others, the book throws light on emerging
trends, and burning issues in the field.
Targeted at students, beginners, and non-
lawyers, FUN IP is filled with interesting
examples and case studies. The book has
received flattering reviews, and is highly
rated among its peers.
Author : Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
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Management Programme for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses programme 2019 - Dr. Kalyan gives a talk on Fundementals of Intellectual Property