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Intellectual Property NPTEL Course Notes/Slides by Prof. Feroz Ali.

This repository contains the PowerPoint slides for the NPTEL course on Intellectual Property, taught by Prof. Feroz Ali and offered by IIT Madras. The course covers various aspects of Intellectual Property (IP), ranging from the basics to its application in business and creative industries.

Course Layout

Week 1: Basics of Intellectual Property

Week 2: The Intangible Economy

Week 3: Patents—From Ball Pens to Biologics

Week 4: Trade Marks—What Does Red Soles and Barbie Girl Mean?

Week 5: Copyright—Is it Right to Copy?

Week 6: Unconventional IP—The Expanding Scope

Week 7: Enforcement of IP—Protecting Your Rights

Week 8: IP for Business—A Profit Making Asset Class

Week 9: IP, Research, and Universities

Week 10: IP for the Creative and Entertainment Industries

Week 11: Government's Role in Fostering IP

Week 12: Teaching IP—Let Everyone Learn IP

Enjoy learning about Intellectual Property!