Unit-I
Introduction
Overview of Computer and Web Technology, Need for Cyber Law, Cyber Jurisprudence at International and Indian Level, Jurisdictional Aspects in Cyber Law Issues of jurisdiction in cyberspace, Types of jurisdiction, Minimum Contacts Theory, Sliding Scale Theory, Effects Test and International targeting, Jurisdiction under IT Act, 2000.
Unit-II
Cyber Crimes& Legal Framework
Cyber Crimes against Individuals, Institution and State, Hacking, Digital Forgery, Cyber Stalking/Harassment, Ethics and Etiquettes of Cyber World, Cyber Pornography, Identity Theft & Fraud, Cyber Terrorism, Cyber Defamation, Right to Privacy and Data Protection on Internet, Concept of privacy, Threat to privacy on internet, Self-regulation approach to privacy.
Unit-III
Overview of Intellectual Property
introduction and the need for intellectual property right (IPR), IPR in India – Genesis and Development IPR in abroad, Data Protection, Open Source Software, Macro economic impact of the patent system, Patent and kind of inventions protected by a patent, Patent document, How to protect your inventions?, Granting of patent, Rights of a patent.
Unit-IV
Copyright, Related Rights and Trademarks
What is copyright? Latest editions of Designs, what is covered by copyright? How long does copyright last? Why protect copyright? What are related rights?, Distinction between related rights and copyright?, What is a trademark? Rights of trademark?, What kind of signs can be used as trademarks?, types of trademark, function does a trademark perform, How is a trademark protected?, How is a trademark registered?[