INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Published on August 29, 2016 Published by University Relations Directorate

DURATION: 3 DAYS  22^ndFebruary – 24^thFebruary, 2017                                            

Course Overview

Intellectual Property Rights are the legally recognized exclusive rights to creations of the mind. It allows creators of patents, trademarks, industrial design, copyrighted works etc, to benefit from their own investment in creation. Knowledge of the rights will strike a balance between the interest of innovators and the public interest, providing an environment where creativity and invention can benefit all.

Topics to be treated:

• Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)
• Industrial Designs
• Geographical Indication
• Enforcement
• Trade Secret
• Trademark
• Patent
• Types of Works Protected by IP
• Collective Management Organization
• What is Plagiarism and Kinds of Plagiarism
• Copyright
• Technology Transfer

Target Audience

Engineers, Lawyers, Publishers, Actors, Authors, Researchers, Lecturers, Computer Programmers, Software Developers and other Individuals and Professionals who create or deal with intellectual property in the course of plying their trade or profession.

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