EBC Learning Course on IPR: Mod 3 - Law of Patents

 About this Course

1. Introduction to patent law

I. Relevant provisions

• 1.1 Meaning and definition of patent
• 1.2 Meaning and definition of invention

II. Exercises

2. Patentable subject-matter

I. Relevant provisions

• 2.1 Criteria for patentability
• 2.2 Subject-matter of protection of patent

II. Exercises
III. Full text of leading cases

3. Patent registration

I. Relevant provisions

• 3.1 Prior art search
• 3.2 Stages involved in patenting
• 3.3 Kinds of patent application
• 3.4 Specification
• 3.5 Request for examination
• 3.6 Publication
• 3.7 Examination of patents
• 3.8 Opposition
• 3.9 Grant of patent and renewal

II. Exercise set I
III. Exercise set II
IV. Full text of leading cases

4. Patent rights

I. Relevant provisions

• 4.1 Ownership of patent
• 4.2 Obligations of patentee

II. Exercises

5. Compulsory licensing
I. Relevant provisions

• 5.1 Compulsory licensing
• 5.2 Compulsory licensing in India

II. Exercises
III. Full text of leading cases

6. Surrender and revocation of patent

I. Relevant provisions

• 6.1 Surrender of patents
• 6.2 Revocation of patent

II. Exercises

7. Patent infringement and remedial measures

I. Relevant provisions

• 7.1 Patent infringement
• 7.2 Kinds of infringement
• 7.3 Exceptions to patent infringement
• 7.4 Bolar exemption
• 7.5 Freedom to operate
• 7.6 Remedial measures for patent infringement

II. Exercises

III. Full text of leading cases

I. Examination pointers
Exam Pointers

II. INDEX (FULL TEXT OF CASES)
INDEX: Full text of cases