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Production Engineering/Civil

Identify

a. the functional feature of these inventionsb. at least three prior art patents

1. Patent EP2113718A3 - Cylindrical combustion grate for a furnace with a cooling system

2. Patent EP2364782A3 - Process and device for the treatment of the heavy products derived from waste sorting

3. Patent EP2738313B1 - Method and kit for building an underground structure with suspended formwork

4. Patent CA2820232C - Shingle with interlocking water diverter tabs

5. Patent CA2902667A1 - Systems and methods for manufacturing a substantially impermeable wall

6. Patent CA2898035A1 - Emulsifiable concentrate comprising pesticide, alkyl benzoate and fatty acid amide

7. Patent CA2912158A1 - Method and apparatus for sox and co2 removal from flue gas

8. Patent US20140374279 - Transport and Storage Device with Folding Splatter Guard

9. Patent DE2051002B2 - Prefabricated reinforced concrete skeleton frame structure - has continuous or cantilever beams on tops of hinged supports

10. Patent DE2540052A1 - Concrete lining wall formed while digging trench - uses same method as for building above ground with sliding/climbing forms

11. Patent DE3338137A1 - Pile-foundation method for drilling and/or production platforms, as well as an apparatus for carrying out the same

12. Patent DE3423284A1 - Process for installing steel connecting plates into a prefabricated reinforced concrete compound unit, and spring element for carrying out the process

Trademarks/Trade-dress

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19.Adidas Lost One of its 3-Stripe Trademarks in the European Union. Why

20. What is the IP and what is happening to it

21. What is the Ip that is infringed/ Why

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23. What is the Ip that is infringed/ Why

24. What is the IP and what is happening to it

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30. What is the IP and what is happening to it

Copyrights31. Architechtural copyrights ;  Attia v. Society of New York Hospital,   201 F.3d 50 (2d

Cir. 1999)32. Freedom of Panorama , explain with examples33. Freedom of Panorama - What It Means for Photography34. Can buildings be copyrighted –explore35. Do architects own their drawings? - Explain36. Are home plans copyrighted37. What are derivative works with respect to a home plan , explore in terms of ownership38. Owner vs. Architect: Who Owns the Design?39. What are integrated circuits and what is their layout design or “topography”? 40. What kinds of layout designs are eligible for protection? 41. What kind of protection does a creator of layout-designs of integrated circuits enjoy?

General42. This “Moustache guard”, is a witty solution to protect your moustache (and your

reputation!) during the holiday feasts. A “curved and concave shield, which may be made of vulcanized rubber, metal, or any other suitable material” promises to keep your moustache out of harm’s way whilst (inevitably) overindulging this holiday season.

Cheers to innovation!.. What is the type of IP protection this innovation can have. Discuss

43. Device for Waking Persons from Sleep : A set of small blocks made “of light wood, preferably cork” automatically release and “fall into the sleeper's face” when the alarm goes off. What is the type of protection this innovation can have. Discuss

44. Animal Ear Protectors: The lightweight, adjustable, and easy-to-use device will “protect the ears of long-eared animals, especially dogs, from coming into contact with their food or drink while they eat”. And if you’re feeling a little festive, why not get the invention decorated, “so as to enhance the appearance of the animal in the eyes of its owner and

of others”? Instagram success guaranteed! What is the type of protection this innovation can have. Discuss

45. Sled Pants : This fashionable construction – comprising a seat to slide on, and leg and waist straps to keep you securely in place whatever may come – is “ergonomically configured to correspond to the shape of the human body”. Once you’ve reached your destination, simply fold the lower portion of the sled up and walk proudly to your office. This contraption is guaranteed to make you the envy of all those smug folding bike owners; it’s just too bad you won’t be able to give your colleagues a ride. What is the type of protection this innovation can have. Discuss

46. Cork swimming suit: The garment’s fit was supposed to allow “perfectly free motions of the body and limbs” and was designed to be made out of strong string and small pieces of cork. The buoyancy of the cork would allow the user to float on water and look fashionable at the same time. Where can we get one?! What is the type of protection

this innovation can have. Discuss

47. Chicken Eye Protectors : No more fowl play. The invention was supposed to protect the eyes of chickens from other chickens “that might attempt to peck them”. To this day you can buy slightly upgraded “Chicken eye glasses”. How was this invention protected.

48. Demerara Distillers Limited, Guyana : Explore this company for, Trademarks49. National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand, used trade secret for the

innovations in rubber technology. Explore this as a case study for production engineering.

50. Working with renowned scientists and research institutions throughout the country, Mr. Rajaram of Atri Knowledge Embedded Infrastructure Lab Private Limited spent another six months on R&D in addition to his regular responsibilities at Konkan. Recognizing the potential to increase safety, Konkan executives and researchers also encouraged him and provided assistance in his research. Eventually he was able to perfect his theory for practical use and developed the final version of his RK ACD.The success of the Raksha Kavach allowed Mr. Rajaram to work on other R&D projects, notably his successful SkyBus project, which is a safe urban mass transport system that is in use in certain areas of India. In 2006, he formed a company, Atri Knowledge Embedded Infrastructure Lab Private Limited (Atrilab), to continue R&D and promote his RK ACD system and other innovations. Explore this as a case study for the types of IP employed in this company.

List of IPR Topics:

1. Copyrightability of Design Documents.

2. Need of Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act?

3. Interplay of Copyright and Design Act over the Engineering drawings.

4. Exclusive Rights of an Engineer over his drawings

5. Can Copyright protect functional aspect of design?

6. Jurisprudential aspects of Property.

7. Copyright protection of Computer software programs: Test for determining infringement

8. Resolving domain names disputes and trademark law: Challenges

9. Data protection law in India: In light of “Right to Privacy”

10. Copyright Law and Technology: Challenging the concept of Balance

11. Fair Use Defense under Copyright Law: Its Ambit and Horizon

12. Copyright Issues with respect to Online Intermediaries.

13. IP protection for computer programmes having inter face with engineering works

14. Blockchain technology and copyright

15. IP protection for blockchain technology

16. The prospects of 5G patent

17. Patentability of software hardware interface

18. Computer Implemented Invention and IPR

19. Olfactory marks as trademarks

20. Gene Patents: the Monsanto v. Nuziveedu Saga

21. Trans border reputation: Territoriality of reputation in trademarks

22. IP protection to architectural works

23. Standard Essential Patents and FRAND terms

24. Ambush Marketing and IP infringement

25. Enhancement of therapeutic efficacy: A must for obtaining patent over variant

26. Patent Pooling: An obstruction to the objectives of IPR

27. IP protection for food recipes: The best mode of protection?

28. Grant-back obligations – Hindrance to advancement of technology

29. Copyright in the music industry: co-existence of rights

30. Sound marks and other unconventional marks as trademarks

Mechanical Engineering- Patent

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2. US10087673B1 Apparatus and techniques for door opener systems

3. CN208394795U Graphene manufacturing device

4. US10160512B2 Bicycle rear suspension system

5. US8336113B2 Cool, clean air welding helmet

6. US9017331B2 Bone staple, instrument and method of use and manufacturing

7. US9821378B2 Drill guide and method of manufacture thereof

8. US9675508B2 Apparatus for lifting a chair

9. US9334885B2 Pump suction pipe

10. US9879413B2 Modular structural system

11. US9243617B2 Cam engine

12. US8857173B2 Two piston, concentric cylinder, alpha free piston Stirling machine

13.  US9862911B2 System and process for palm oil extraction by cracking, threshing and dynamic sterilization of the fresh fruit

14. US9162106B1 Ankle and foot exercise apparatus

15. US9551386B2 Centrifugal brake for overspeed protection

16. US8398296B2 Magnetically coupled system for mixing

17. US8701498B2 Device for determining material properties

18. US9022345B2 Valve

19. US9511420B2 Self-propelled rotary tool

20. US10173699B2 Tandem-trolley, zip-line system and method

21. US9695775B2 Internal combustion engine having a spacer sleeve with a centering device

22.  US9827728B2 Devices and methods for the production of microfibers and nanofibers in a controlled environment

23. US9845888B2 Mechanical seal

24. US8438928B2 Apparatus and method for non-destructive testing using ultrasonic phased array

25. US8336659B2 Mechanical-compressor system for potential energy storage, for the electric energy generation for electrical vehicles and/or with compressed air driven motor, without removing power from the motor

26. US9290915B2 Mechanical system comprising a wear part and a support, and a bucket comprising at least one such mechanical system

27. US9976216B2 Atomic-layer deposition apparatus

28. US9435317B2 System and method for renewable electrical power production using wave energy

29. US9097437B2 Solar receiver and associated energy conversion apparatus

30. US10099031B2 Mechanical device for soothing agitated patients

31. US9051007B2 Mechanically steered articulating dolly transport system

32. US8886348B2 Fabrication and tracking

33. US9151369B2 Aerostatic air bearing, assembling method thereof, and aerostatic lead screw actuator using the same

34. US8561475B2 Method and apparatus for investigating mechanical properties of soft materials

35. US8919840B2 Mechanical gripper for manipulation of micro-sized objects

36. US9476292B2 Deepwater drilling condition based marine riser mechanical behavior test simulation system and test method

37. US10046249B2 Compact mechanical vapor recompression evaporator system

38. US10151211B2 Apparatus and process for converting an aero gas turbine engine into an industrial gas turbine engine for electric power production

39. US8172247B2 Bicycle aero handlebar assembly

40. US8540268B1 Aero seat post mounting device

41. US9181955B1 Method for reducing aero clearances with a ball bearing turbocharger

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