Intellectual Property Protection in Cyber Space

Paper Code: 
CLC 331
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective of the Paper: To make the students aware about the concept of intellectual property rights in cyberspace and issues involved in it.

 

Learning outcomes: On completion of this paper/course student should be able to-

·         To create an understanding in the students about the concept IPR in cyber space

·         To discuss and make the students understand the concept of linking, inclining, framing and webcasting.

To make the students aware about the role and liability of internet service providers in India

12.00

Introduction to Intellectual Property in Cyberspace: Basic concept, Copyright and Trademark – concept, meaning, registration, infringement and remedies.
Domain Names : meaning, types, Disputes and resolution .

12.00

Linking, Inclining & Framing : Concept, meaning, liability in Linking, Inning and Indian Law, Legality in Framing under Indian Law

Webcasting : Concept, emergence, content distribution on internet, difference in Broadcasting & webcasting, Legal protection in webcasting

12.00

Liability of Internet Service providers : Role and liability of ISP
Digital Rights management : meaning purpose and elements, legal protection against circumvention, conflict and future of DRM

12.00

Protection of Databases : Meaning of database, protection of database through IPR laws and other legal tools to protect databases.

Essential Readings: 
  • Turban, Rainer, Potter., Introduction to Information Technology, John Wiely and Sons, Inc,
  • Lessig L., Code and Other Laws of Cyber Space, Basic Books, New Delhi.
  • Gautam A., Cyber Security, Sonali Publications, New Delhi

 

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