Learning Outcomes

Copyright Law, Ownership and Registration

Copyright Issues and Infringement

Copyright, Creativity and Limitations

International Copyright, Policy and Future Copyright

Lesson Summary

This module begins by exploring copyright, its history, purpose, scope, and limitations. You’ll learn about copyright ownership, copyright registration and its advantages, including copyright infringement and digital copyright issues. We’ll also discuss international copyright law, copyright policy and future copyright.

Intellectual Property Law - Copyright Essentials - Course Assessment

Secure your creative legacy by mastering copyright law's essential principles and strategies in this free online course.

Intellectual Property Law - Copyright Essentials

Are you tired of seeing your creative ideas copied and exploited without your consent? Are you seeking exclusive rights to your work and aiming to discourage unfair usage of your ideas? It's time to take control of your intellectual property (IP) and harness the power of copyright law to protect your creations. This course will help you understand the legal systems and laws that provide robust protection for the creative works of individuals.

Confidential Information Introduction

Confidential Information Requirements

Geographical Indications and Designs

In this module you will learn about confidential information. Confidential information refers to any information that can be protected by a promise or a covenant. Learn also about geographical indication or GI which is sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

Enforcement of Intellectual Property

Infringement, Remedies and Licenses

In this module you will learn about enforcement and remedies. Intellectual property rights, pertaining to inventions, pertaining to creative works, pertaining to confidential information, and goodwill are all different rights. Learn also about infringement, which refers to the use of intellectual property without permission or without consent.

Introduction to Confidential Information and Remedies Course Assessment

Learn about protecting confidential information in this free Confidential Information Training online course.

Introduction to Confidential Information and Remedies

This free online Confidential Information Training course will teach you about confidential information, how to protect  it and the penalties for using confidential information without permission.  Next, you will learn about the best practices of how to keep confidential information protected. Start this course to learn about business information privacy, as well as best practices to protect confidential information.

Introduction to Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Rights

The Origin and Growth of Intellectual Property

In this module, you will learn about intellectual property. Intellectual property refers to that set of properties that emanates from human creative labour. A right refers to a legal entitlement, something which you are entitled to get legally.

Intangible Economy

Novartis Case

Definition of Startup

In this module you will learn about intangible economy. The intangible asset is scalable and have to be structured in such a way that they come together. Learn also about the novartis case which was decided by the Supreme Court set what is called the Novartis standard.

Patents in India

To File or not to File a Patent

When and how to File a Patent

Patent Application

In this module you will learn about patents in India. Patents offer an exclusive monopoly right. This right is conferred by the government and it is for a period of 20 years from the date of application. Learn also that a copyright notice does not require registration.

Patent Prosecution: Publication, Examination, Grant

Rights, Assignment and Licenses

Opposition and Infringement of Patent

Intellectual Property Appellate Board

In this module you will learn about patents.  It explains patent prosecution, rights that accrue on the holder of the patent and restrictive conditions that have to be avoided in any contract or agreement pertaining to patents.

Trade Marks

Case Study and International Arrangements

Trade Marks in India

In this module you will learn about trade marks. Trade mark should satisfy the three conditions; pertain to a sign or a mark, it should be capable of being represented graphically, and it should have the capacity to distinguish goods and services.

Introduction to Copyright

Origin and Evolution of Copyright

Copyright in India

Subject Matter: Rights and Infringement

In this module you will learn about copyright. Copyright can literally be construed as the right to make further copies. Learn also that it is possible to assign a copyright and assignment of copyright is also referred to as transfer of ownership of copyright.

Diploma in Intellectual Property - First Assessment

Managing Intellectual Property

Case Studies

Intellectual Property and Competition

In this module you will learn about how to manage intellectual property. Integrated IP management requires intellectual property management to be tied to the firm’s business strategy. Learn also that intellectual property rights are protected by what we broadly called the IP laws and competition is protected by the Competition Laws.

Universities and Intellectual Property

Managing Intellectual Property at Universities

In this module you will learn about how to manage IP at universities. Today IP has become one of the important components of a modern universities. Intellectual property is the foundation of the new university. Learn also that in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of creativity, we can see how artificial intelligence and machine learning plays a role.

IP in Creative and Entertainment Industries

Government's Role in Fostering IP System

In this module you will learn about IP in creative and entertainment industries and how intellectual property rights operate in creative and entertainment industries.

Diploma in Intellectual Property - Second Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment

Diploma in Intellectual Property - Final Assessment

Learn about important intellectual property rights such as copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets.

Diploma in Intellectual Property

This free online Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights gives a detailed explanation of the types of intellectual property. Copyright describes the rights creators have to their artistic and literary works. Patents are exclusive rights granted over an invention or industrial process, and they protect against unauthorized use of the product. Trademarks are signs that are meant to be used in commerce as they distinguish one company's goods.

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