Managing Intellectual Property: The Strategic Imperative

Contents Part I: Intellectual Property - A Strategic Tool 1 Intellectual Property System 2 IP Right and Marketing Regulations 3 IP Management Framework 4 IP Audits Part II: Intellectual Property (IP): Legal Protection 5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) 6 Patents 7 Trademarks 8 Copyrights 9 Trade Secrets 10 Industrial Designs 11 Geographical Indications 12 Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design 13 The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights 14 Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge 15 IPRs in Cyber Space 16 IPRs in Pharmaceutical Sector 17 IPRs in Fashion Industry Part III: Intellectual Property Exploitation and Risk Coverage 18 Intellectual Property Licensing 19 Intellectual Property Insurance 20 Securities of Intellectual Property Annexure 1: Patent Classification Schemes Annexure 2: International Schedule of Classes of Goods and Services for Trademarks Annexure 3: Locarno Classification of Goods for Industrial Designs Annexure 4: Information Sources on Intellectual Property Rights