Principles of Intellectual Property (Old Edition)

In this learned work the authors have explained very clearly and simply, the principles, and issues in intellectual property, through the help of case-law. 

The approach of the authors is to help the reader to develop an in depth understanding of the subject through encouraging analysis and debate by going to the landmark cases on the subject. The reader thus gets an insight into issues such as, the philosophy behind, versus the application of IPL, how internationally recognised IP norms are applied in India, and the balance that the law achieves, or fails to, between public and private interests. Further aspects include those of ownership, passing off and IPL enforcement. 

The authors have taken pains to edit the cases and present the issues in a simple language so as to make the subject easily comprehensible. They have selected cases and organised the Chapters such as to provoke independent thinking, where they first introduce issues for discussion and then follow it up by leading cases, questions and exercises. This approach also serves as an excellent teaching aid. 

An original work, the book will be an invaluable aid for lawyers, judges, academics and IP professionals and those interested in the study of IPL and its development.

1.  Conceptual Basis for Intellectual Property Protection

Introduction

Concept of Originality in Copyright

Concept of Novelty, Inventive Step and Utility in Patents

Concept of Distinctiveness in Trade and Service Marks

2.  Subject – Matter of Intellectual Property Protection

Introduction

Works Protected under Copyright Law (Including Performances)

3.  Rights of Owners of Intellectual Property

Introduction

Rights under the Copyright Law

Economic Rights of Authors – Right of Reproduction

4.  Ownership and Transfer of Intellectual Property Rights

Authorship and Ownership of Copyright

The true and first Inventor and the Patentee

Intellectual Property Rights during Employment

Transfer of Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright

Trademark

5.  Public Interest and Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction

Term of Protection of Copyright

Limitations and Exceptions

Patent

Statutory and Compulsory Licence of IPR

6.  Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights and Passing off

Introduction

Ambush Marketing

7.  Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction

Civil Remedies

Injunction

Criminal Remedies

Administrative Remedies