RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(21RMI56)
Module 1
1. Define Research. Explain the research flow diagram for solving a practical problem.
2. Describe the categories of knowledge in research with diagram.
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Explain the different ways of developing and accessing knowledge in research.
3. Summarize the Objectives of Engineering Research.
4. Describe the Motivation in Engineering Research.
5. Explain the different types of Engineering Research in detail.
6. Discuss how researcher find and solve a worthwhile problem.
7. Describe the steps to solve a research problem.
8. Summarize the Ethics in Engineering Research practice.
9. Discuss the types of Research Misconduct.
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Define and explain Plagiarism, Fabrication and Falsification in the context of
Engineering Research.
10. Summarize the ethical Issues related to Authorship.
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Outline the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with authorship in
Engineering Research Publications.
Module 2
Chapter:1
1. Summarize the New and Existing Knowledge.
2. Outline the two-step process for doing good literature survey.
3. Compare the methodologies and advantages of using Bibliographic databases like
Web of Science and Google Scholar for research exploration.
4. Discuss the logical approach for identifying articles and reading them for effective
search.
5. Summarize the following
i) Technical Reading
ii) Conceptualizing Research
iii) Critical and Creative Reading
iv) Reading Mathematics and Algorithms
v) Reading Datasheets.
Chapter :2
6. Describe the primary functions of citations.
7. With a neat block diagram explain the knowledge flow through citations.
8. Illustrate the instances when references failed to serve the intended purpose of
citations and acknowledgements not benefit the reader.
9. Summarize the Citation Based Network.
10. Discuss the different style of citations.
11. Explain the impact of Tittle and Keywords on citations.
12. Explain the following with respect to citations
Functions
Attributions
Acknowledgement
Module 3
1. Explain the role IPR in both economic and cultural development within a society.
2. Discuss the categories of IP in India.
3. Describe the major Amendments in IP Laws and Acts in India.
4. Define Patent Infringement and explain its categories.
5. Explain the essentials conditions that an invention must fulfil to obtain patent
protection.
6. Outline the step-by-step process of patenting an invention from prior art search to
publication and grant.
7. How a patent can be commercialized explain in detail.
8. Explain the non-patentable subject matters.
9. Explain how the IP is used as global indication for innovation. Explain the different
types of patent application.
10. List the National Bodies dealing with patent affairs and describe the Utility Models.
Module 4
1. Explain the various classes of copyrights.
2. Explain the criteria for claiming the copyright
3. Write a short note on
i. Ownership of copyright
ii. Copyrights of the author
iii. Copyright Infringement
iv. Fair use doctrine
v. Non-Copyright work
4. With a neat flowchart, explain the process of copyright registration.
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Explain the significance of copyright registration and its impact on the protection of
creative words.
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Explain the criteria that an original work must need to qualify for copyright protection.
Trademarks
1. Explain the classification system for Trademarks and types of Trademark Registered
in India.
2. Summarize the following
i. Registration of a Trademark is Not Compulsory
ii. Coca-Cola Company vs Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.
3. Explain the eligibility criteria for Trademarks.
4. With a neat flowchart explain the process of Trademark Registration.
Module 5
1. Outline the step-by-step procedure for Registration of Industrial Design.
2. With a neat flowchart, explain the process of Design registration.
3. Explain the non-protectable industrial designs in India.
4. Discuss the significant details and implications of the famous case law between
Apple Inc vs Samsung Electronics Co. in the context of Industrial Design Rights.
5. Explain the mechanisms for the protection and enforcement of rights related to
geographical indications.
6. Explain the importance and significance of the GI ecosystem in India.
7. Summarize the following
Rights Granted to the Holders
Classes of GI
Non-Registerable GI
Case Studies on Patents
Neem Patent
Turmeric(Curcuma) Patent
Basmati Patent
