1.

Intellectual Property
a. Meaning and major forms of intellectual
property
b. Theories of property; Justification and
Philosophy of intellectual property regime
c. Need and the competing rational for the
legal protection of IP
d. Role of Intellectual Property in economic
& Industrial development, R & D,
Technology Transfer and FDI
e. Social Cultural Development and role of
Intellectual Property Right
f. Concept of intellectual property in
Nepalese constitution place of Intellectual
Property A need for a fresh look.
2. Origin and development of Intellectual
Property
a. Copy right
b. Patent
c. Trademark
d. Design
e. Other Tools of Intellectual Property
3. Copyright
a. Concept
Concept & justification
Basic elements

 Acquisition, Ownership: Economic &

Moral right / Authorship & Ownership
Assignment & Licensing
Fair dealing and permitted use
Infringement, remedies and defense
b. Neighbouring Right
Performers Right
Right of Sound Recording Companies
& Phonogram Producers
Right of Broadcasting Organizations
c. Copyright Society
4. Patent
a. Concept and Justification, Kings of Patent
b. Basic elements; Patentability & Plant
varieties protection
c. Patent prosecution
d. Ownership Exception and Limitation;
Assignment & Licensing
e. Patent Revocation
f. Infringement, Remedies & Defense
5. Trade Mark
a. Concept; Justification and Major forms of
Marks :Trademark , Trade Name, Service
Mark , Service Name, Certification Mark