Syllabus
Mumbai University Syllabus of Various Courses : Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM) : Advertising ,Third Year: Sixth Semester (Six Papers)
6.1 Advertising and Marketing Research
6.2 Legal Environment and Advertising Ethics
6.3 Financial Management for Marketing and Advertising
6.4 Agency Management
6.5 The Principal and Practice of Direct Marketing
6.6 Contemporary Issues
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law : Module-IV
Implementation of International Humanitarian Law
Introduction
Introduction to the Basic Issues Involved in Implementation of International Humanitarian Law
International Implementation of International Humanitarian Law
International Criminal Law and its implementation
Limitations on the means and methods of Warfare Introduction General Limitations on the Means and Methods of Warfare Specific Weapons Regime Protection of Cultural Property During Armed Conflicts : III
Limitations on the means and methods of Warfare
Introduction
General Limitations on the Means and Methods of Warfare
Specific Weapons Regime
Protection of Cultural Property During Armed Conflicts
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law : Module-II
Protection of the Defenceless Victims of War & Armed Conflicts
Introduction
The General Obligation of Humane Treatment
Participants in the Conflict
Protection to the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field and at Sea Protection of Prisoners of War
Protection of the Civilian Population
Protection of Women
Protection of Children
Protection of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
The Concept of Protecting Powers
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law : Module-I
Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
Introduction
Definition and Content of International Humanitarian Law
Application of IHL
IHL and Human Rights
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws : Module-IV
Media – Advertisement & Law
Concept of Advertisement
Advertisement & Ethics
Advertisement Act of 1954
Indecent Representation (prohibition) Act, 1986
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable) Advertisements Act of 1954
Issues of Consumer Protection
Competition Bill and impact on Advertisements
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws : Module-III
Convergence & New Media
I. Understanding Broadcast Sector
Evolution of Broadcast Sector
Airwaves and Government control
Open Skies policy
Licensing issues in Broadcast Sector
II. Legislative efforts on Broadcast sector
Prashar Bharti Act 1990
Broadcasting Bill
Cinematography Act 1952
Cable T.V.Networks (regulation) Act of 1995
III. Opening of Airwaves
Public policy issues on Airwaves
Community Radio Advocacy
Telegraph Act and Broadcast interface
IV. The New Media of Internet
Evolution of Internet as New Media
Regulating the Internet
IT Act of 2000 and media
Convergence Bill (to be enacted)
Regulatory commissions of new media
Indian Telegraph Act of 1885
Media & Public Policy I. Disseminating the facets of Media Understanding the concept of Media History of Media Theories of Media Evolution of Media II. History of Media Legislation Media Legislation - British experience Media Legislation in U.S. Media Legislation in Indian Context III. Media in the Constitutional Framework Freedom of Expression in Indian Constitution Interpretation of Media freedom Issues of Privacy Right to Information Case studies on Media and Free expression : II
Media - Regulatory Framework
I. Legal Dimensions of Media
Media & Criminal Law (Defamation / Obscenity/Sedition)
Media & Tort Law (Defamation & Negligence)
Media & Legislature – Privileges of the Legislature
Media & Judiciary – Contempt of Court
Media & Executive – Official Secrets Act
Media & Journalists – Working Journalists (Conditions of Service) Act & Press Council Act
II. Self Regulation & Other Issues
Media and Ethics
Self-Regulation Vs Legal regulation
Media & Human Rights
Issues relating to entry of Foreign Print Media
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws : Module-I
Media & Public Policy
I. Disseminating the facets of Media
Understanding the concept of Media
History of Media Theories of Media
Evolution of Media
II. History of Media Legislation
Media Legislation - British experience
Media Legislation in U.S.
Media Legislation in Indian Context
III. Media in the Constitutional Framework
Freedom of Expression in Indian Constitution
Interpretation of Media freedom
Issues of Privacy
Right to Information
Case studies on Media and Free expression
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws : Module-IV
Cyber Crimes
I. Understanding Cyber Crimes
Defining Crime
Crime in context of Internet –Actus Rea/Mens Rea
Types of crime in Internet
Computing damage in Internet crime
II. Indian Penal Law & Cyber Crimes
Fraud
Hacking
Mischief
Tresspass
Defamation
Stalking
Spam
III. Obscenity and Pornography
Internet and Potential of Obscenity
Indian Law on Obscenity & Pornography
Technical and Legal solutions
International efforts
Changes in Indian Law
Search and Seizure powers
IV. Freedom of Speech & Human Rights Issues in Internet
Freedom of Expression in Internet
Issues of Censorship
Hate speech
Sedition
Libel
Subversion
Privacy Issues
International Positions on Free Speech in Internet
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws : Module-III
E-Commerce & Taxation
I. E-Commerce - Salient Features
On-line contracts
Mail Box rule
Privity of Contracts
Jurisdiction issues in E-Commerce
Electronic Data Interchange
II. Security and Evidence in E-Commerce
Dual Key Encryption
Digital Signatures
Security issues in E-Commerce
Evidence related issues
UNCITRAL model law of E-Commerce
Indian Legal Position on E-Commerce
IT Act 2000/Indian Evidence Act/ Draft law on E-Commerce
III. E-Banking and Legal Issues
Electronic Money
Regulating e-transactions
Role of RBI and Legal issues
Transnational Transactions of E-Cash
Credit Card and Internet
Laws relating to Internet credit cards
Secure Electronic Transactions
IV. Taxation Issues in Cyber Space
Indian Tax System
Transactions in E-Commerce
Taxing Internet Commerce
Indirect Taxes
Tax evasion in Cyber space
V. International Taxation in E-Commerce
Understanding International Taxation
Fixed place vs. Website
Permanent Establishments
Double Taxation
Role of ISPs
OECD initiatives in International Taxation
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws : Module-II
IPR in Cyber Space
I. Understanding Copy Right in Information Technology
Understanding the technology of Software
Software - Copyrights vs Patents debate
Authorship and Assignment Issues
Commissioned Work and Work for Hire
Idea/Expression dichotomy
Copyright in Internet
II. Legal Issues in Internet and Software Copyright
Jurisdiction Issues and Copyright
Infringement
Remedies of Infringement
Multimedia and Copyright issues
Software Piracy
III. Patents
Understanding Patents
International context of Patents
European Position on Computer related Patents
Legal position of U.S. on Computer related Patents
Indian Position on Computer related Patents
IV. Trademarks
Understanding Trademarks
Trademark Law in India
Infringement and Passing Off
Trademarks in Internet
Domain name registration
Domain Name Disputes & WIPO
V. Databases
Databases in Information Technology
Protection of Databases
Legal Position of Database protection in U.S.
European Legal position on Databases
Indian Law on Databases
Sui Generis Extraction Right
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws : Module-I
The emerging jurisprudence of Cyber Space
I. Defining Cyber Space
Understanding Cyber Space
Interface of Technology and Law Defining Cyber Laws
II. Jurisdiction in Cyber Space
Concept of Jurisdiction
Internet Jurisdiction
Indian Context of Jurisdiction
International position of Internet Jurisdiction Cases in Cyber Jurisdiction
III. Understanding Electronic Contracts
The Indian Law of Contract
Construction of Electronic Contracts
Issues of Security Issues of Privacy Technical Issues in Cyber Contracts
IV. Types of Electronic Contracts
Employment Contracts Consultant Agreements Contractor Agreements Sales, Re-Seller and Distributor Agreements Non-Disclosure Agreements Software Development & Licensing Agreements Shrink Wrap Contract Source Code Escrow Agreements
V. Cyber Contracts & Indian Legal Position
Legal Issues in Cyber Contracts
Cyber Contract and IT Act 2000
Indian Law on Shrink Wrap Contracts Drafting of Cyber Contracts
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law : Practicals
1. Opinions of Patentability
2. Preparation of Patent Specifications
3. Patentability of Software & Biotechnology related inventions
4. Licences of Right
5. Infringement Issues in Patents
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law : Module-IV
International Treaties/Conventions on IPR
I. Paris Convention
Background
Salient features of Paris Convention
Governing Rules of Paris convention
II. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Background
Salient features of WIPO
Organization of WIPO
III. World Trade Organization
Evolution of WTO
Organization of WTO
IV. TRIPS Agreement
Background
Salient Features of TRIPS
TRIPS and Indian IPR
TRIPS and PARIS Convention – a comparison
V. Patent Co-operation Treaty
Background
Objectives of PCT
Salient features of PCT
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law : Module-III
American & European Patent Regimes
I. US Patent Regime
Title 37 CFR
Patentability
Utility
Novelty
Non obviousness
Patent specification – Best Mode
II. European Patent Regime
European patent convention
Patentable inventions in European Patent systems
History of the Broad Definition of Patentability
Final form of European Patent system Development of EPO Practice in Relation to Software Industries
III. Business Model Patents - E-Commerce and Biotech Patents
U.S. and EPO approaches to Business Inventions
New and Inventive Business Methods Not Involving Computers
Monopoly Rights in the European Patent System
Biotech patents
European approach to biotech patents
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law : Module-II
Patenting in India
I. Legislations and Salient Features
Indian Patents Act 1970
Patent Amendment Act 2005
WTO TRIPS - Indian Legislation
II. Patent Search
Patent Offices in India
Patent Information and Databases
Search methods/tools
Patent Information Centres
Advantages of patent search
International Patent classification Patent search
III. Procedures for Patent Applications
Patentability
Exclusions from Patentability
Acquisition of patents
Preparation of Patent Specification
Patent Office procedure
Construction of patent claims
NALSAR University of Law Syllabus - Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law : Module-I
Introduction to IPR & Patents
I. Understanding Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction
History of Patent Protection
Rationale behind Patent System
II. An Overview of the IPR Regime
The Industrial Property System
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Industrial Designs
Layout Design of Integrated Circuits
Undisclosed Information - Trade Secrets
III. Definition and Content of Patents System
Definition of Patents
TRIPS Definition
Various kinds of patent systems
Inventions and invention excluded from patentability
Process and product patent
Acquiring a patent
Method of getting a patent
Patent specification
Patent claims
IV. Enforcement of Patents
Term of a patent
Working of a patent
Compulsory Licensing
Licenses of right
Obligations of a Patentee
V. Exploitation of Patents.
Rights of the Patentee
Infringement & remedies
Literal Infringement
Infringement by Equivalents – Doctrine of equivalents
Defences to Infringement
VI. Abuse of Patents
Statement on Working of Patents
Voluntary Licensing & Compulsory Licensing
Licences of Right
The Concepts of meeting Reasonable requirement of the public at reasonable cost
Revocation of Patents