Ipr
Ipr
Ipr
Contents
Introduction
Patents
PVP
Geographical Indications
Traditional Knowledge
Copy Rights
Trade Marks
Trade Secrets
Industrial Designs
Conclusion
IPR
IPR is a lawful right of an ownership of the property created through his intellect.
Includes
Literary
Artistic works
Symbols
Names
Images and
designs
For economic growth.
IP
Refers to the protection of creations of the mind, which have both a moral and a
commercial value.
GATT
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- To regulate trade
- Reduction of barriers to international trade
- To attain early tariff reductions
WIPO
World Intellectual Property Organisation
- Is the specialized agencies of the united nations(1967)
- To encourage creative activity
- To promote the protection of IP
What Are IP Rights
Protecting different aspects of an inventive work
Outlined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
IPR are largely territorial rights except copyright, which is global in
nature.
This can be assigned, gifted, sold and licensed like any other
property.
Patent
It is an exclusive monopoly granted by the government to an inventor over his
invention for limited period of time.
It protects inventions, which is new, non-obvious and has industrial applicability.
Types of Patents
- Utility
- Plant
- Design
Objectives
To encourage and develop new technology
It encourage research and invention
Offers reward
Advantages
Provides incentives to monetary reward
Right to use the patent
Grant licences
Prevent others from copying
Invention patentable if........
NEW
USEFUL
NOT OBVIOUS
PERTAINS TO PATENTABLE SUBJECT MATTER UNLESS
GRANT OF PATENT IS NOT BARRED
PVP
IPR granted to the breeder of a new variety of plant.
India being signatory, to the TRIPs agreement of the WTO had
agreed to provide protection to plant varieties.
The Protection of Plant Varieties And Farmers Rights Act (PPV&FR)
in 2001.
Objective
Protect the rights of farmers, plant breeders
Encourage the development of new varieties
Geographical Indications
A sign used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess
qualities or a reputation due to that place of origin.
It is an indication originates from a definite geographical territory.
Used to identify agricultural, natural or manufactured goods.
GI Registry would be located at Chennai
Promotes economic prosperity
Provides legal protection
India’s registered GIs
Darjeeling Tea
Mysore Silk
Traditional Knowledge
Refers to the matured long-standing traditions and practices of certain regional,
indigenous, or local communities.
TK has been orally passed for generations from person to persons.
Some forms of TK
- Stories
- Legends
- Folklore
- Rituals
- Songs and
- Laws
CBD
To develop measures for the use and protection of traditional knowledge
Copyrights
An exclusive right to do or authorize others do certain acts in relation to:
Original literary
Dramatic
Musical and artistic works
Cinematograph film
Sound recording
Protecting and rewarding creativity
Protects skill, labour, writer and author from the unlawful reproduction,
plagiarism, piracy, copying and imitation.
Trademarks
A mark capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of
others.
Represented graphically typically a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol.
Service marks
Trade marks
Sound trademarks
Certification mark etc.
Objectives
Protects the public from confusion and deception
Protects the trademark owner’s trade and business
Trade mark registries are located at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and
Chennai.
Industrial Designs
The ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an article which may consist of 3D
or 2D features, such as shape or surface, patterns, lines or color.
It makes an article attractive and appealing; hence, they add to the
commercial value of a product and increase its marketability.
Any technical features of the article not protected by it.
Applicants can file a single international application either with WIPO or
the national or regional office of a country party to the treaty.
The design should be new or original, not previously published or used in
any country before Registration.
Total term of a registered design is 10 years + 5 years Extended Period.
Trade Secret
It is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or
information used by a business to obtain an advantage over
competitors within the same industry or profession.
Secrets are referred to as confidential information.
Provide protection to persons / institutions on information,
Protected against third party misappropriation
Conclusion
Intellectual property rights reward creativity and human endeavor,
which fuel the progress of humankind.
Understanding the country’s IP Rights and following the best
practices can drastically reduce the risk of losing the company’s
intellectual property.
Indian government has initiated various steps towards Intellectual
Properties Rights Protection.