Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights: Basics of copyrights, patents, and trademarks.

Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights: Basics of copyrights, patents, and trademarks.

Week 1: Basics of intellectual property law, types of IP

1. Day 1: Introduction to intellectual property: categories and purposes
2. Day 2: Overview of patents: types, purpose, process
3. Day 3: Overview of copyrights: purpose, scope, limitations
4. Day 4: Overview of trademarks: types, purpose, process
5. Day 5: Review and wrap-up

Week 2: Copyright basics, protections, and infringement

1. Day 1: Introduction to copyright law: eligibility, registration, duration
2. Day 2: Understanding copyright protections: rights of owners, exceptions
3. Day 3: Copyright infringement: direct, contributory, vicarious liability
4. Day 4: Remedies for copyright infringement: damages, injunctions
5. Day 5: Review and wrap-up

Week 3: Patent basics, patentability, and infringement

1. Day 1: Introduction to patent law: eligibility, process, duration
2. Day 2: Understanding patentability: novelty, non-obviousness, utility
3. Day 3: Patent infringement: direct, indirect, contributory infringement
4. Day 4: Remedies for patent infringement: damages, injunctions
5. Day 5: Review and wrap-up

Week 4: Trademark basics, protections, and infringement

1. Day 1: Introduction to trademark law: eligibility, process, duration
2. Day 2: Understanding trademark protections: rights of owners, dilution, tarnishment
3. Day 3: Trademark infringement: likelihood of confusion, defenses
4. Day 4: Remedies for trademark infringement: damages, injunctions, dilution remedies
5. Day 5: Review and wrap-up