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Research Methodology & IPR

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BRMK557
Subject Code
03
Credits
50
CIE Marks
50
SEE Marks
100
Total Marks
02
Exam Hours

Module 1

Introduction to Research & Ethics

Introduction: Meaning of Research, Objectives of Engineering Research, and Motivation in Engineering Research, Types of Engineering Research, Finding and Solving a Worthwhile Problem. Ethics in Engineering Research, Ethics in Engineering Research Practice, Types of Research Misconduct, Ethical Issues Related to Authorship.

Introduction & Research Ethics

Module 2

Literature Review & Technical Reading

Literature Review and Technical Reading, New and Existing Knowledge, Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Art Bibliographic Databases, Web of Science, Google and Google Scholar, Effective Search: The Way Forward Introduction to Technical Reading Conceptualizing Research, Critical and Creative Reading, Taking Notes While Reading, Reading Mathematics and Algorithms, Reading a Datasheet. Attributions and Citations: Giving Credit Wherever Due.

Literature Review & Citations

Module 3

Intellectual Property & Patents

Introduction To Intellectual Property: Role of IP in the Economic and Cultural Development of the Society, IP Governance, IP as a Global Indicator of Innovation, Origin of IP History of IP in India. Patents: Conditions for Obtaining a Patent Protection, Rights Associated with Patents, Patent Infringements, Process of Patenting, Prior Art Search, Patent Application Forms, Publication, Examination, Grant of a Patent.

IP Introduction & Patents

Module 4

Copyrights & Trademarks

Copyrights and Related Rights: Classes of Copyrights, Criteria for Copyright, Ownership of Copyright, Copyright Infringements, Fair Use Doctrine, Copyrights and Internet, Copyright Registration, Validity of Copyright. Trademarks: Eligibility Criteria, Who Can Apply for a Trademark, Classification of Trademarks, Registration of a Trademark, Validity of Trademark, Types of Trademark Registered in India.

Copyrights & Trademarks

Module 5

Industrial Designs & Geographical Indications

Industrial Designs: Eligibility Criteria, Acts and Laws to Govern Industrial Designs, Design Rights, Enforcement of Design Rights, Protection Term, Procedure for Registration of Industrial Designs. Geographical Indications: Acts, Laws and Rules Pertaining to GI, Ownership of GI, Rights Granted to the Holders, Registered GI in India, Classes of GI, Procedure for GI Registration. Case Studies on Patents: Curcuma (Turmeric) Patent, Neem Patent, Basmati patent.

Industrial Designs & GI

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Very Important Questions (VIMP)

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Simplified Solved MQ 1&2&3

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Solved Model Questions

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Quick Reference Guide

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