UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BP603T

Intellectual Property Rights (Theory)

L-T-P2-0-0 Credits2 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Pharm · Sem 6 (Core)

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Syllabus

5 units · 30 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1

6 hrs

Introduction to Intellectual Property Definition and scope of Intellectual Property (IP), Importance and types of IP: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets, Overview of the origin and progression of intellectual property rights in India and internationally, Role of IP in the pharmaceutical industry

Unit2

Unit 2

6 hrs

Patents Fundamentals and Process Definition and objectives of patents, Criteria for patentability such as Novelty/innovations, Non-obviousness, Utility, Types of patents and non-patentable inventions in India, Procedure for filing a patent in India, Rights of a patent holder and term of patent protection

Unit3

Unit 3

6 hrs

Patent Laws and Acts Overview of Indian Patent Act, 1970 (latest amendments and key provisions under the act), TRIPS Agreement and its implications on the Indian pharmaceutical sector, Compulsory licensing, patent opposition, and revocation, Indian pharmaceutical patents: Case studies.

Unit4

Unit 4

6 hrs

Other Forms of Intellectual Property Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial designs: Definition, importance, registration process, Basics and protection in scientific work, Importance and legal framework, Trade secrets and geographical indications in pharma industry

Unit5

Unit 5

6 hrs

IPR Management and Commercialization Valuation and strategies for commercialization of intellectual property; processes of technology transfer, licensing agreements, and collaborative ventures; issues related to IP infringement and available legal remedies; management practices of IPR in the pharmaceutical industry supported by relevant case studies.

Course Objectives6 points
  • The objectives of this course are to:
  • Introduce the fundamental concepts and types of intellectual property (IP) and highlight their importance in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
  • Understand the procedures and legal frameworks related to patent filing, granting, and protection of intellectual property.
  • Develop awareness of international and national IP laws and treaties, including the TRIPS agreement and Indian Patent Act, and their implications for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Provide insights into the management and commercialization of IP, including licensing, technology transfer, and joint ventures.
  • Familiarize with common IP infringement issues and remedies, using real-world case studies from the pharmaceutical industry to illustrate key principles.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the basic concepts and significance of intellectual property rights with respect to pharmaceutical industries.
  2. CO2Learn the types of intellectual property rights such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets.
  3. CO3Understand the procedure for patent filing in India and abroad.
  4. CO4Understand the key provisions of the Indian Patent Act.
  5. CO5Evaluate and understand the strategies for IP management and product commercialization. .
Recommended References (Preferably latest editions):10 books
  1. World Intellectual Property Organization. Introduction to Intellectual Property. WIPO.
  2. Indian IPR. https://ipindia.gov.in/
  3. Ahuja, V. K. Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights. LexisNexis.
  4. Bouchoux, D. Intellectual Property. Cengage Learning.
  5. Ganguli, P. Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing the Knowledge Economy. Tata McGraw-Hill.
  6. Narayanan, P. Intellectual Property Law. Eastern Law House.
  7. Ramakrishna, T. Basic Principles and Acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights. CIPRA.
  8. Sreenivasulu, N. S. Law Relating to Intellectual Property. Partridge Publishing.
  9. Vaidhyanathan, S. Intellectual Property: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
  10. Wadehra, B. L. Law Relating to Intellectual Property. Universal Law Publishing. Course Title Course Type

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