Module I - Introduction
- Introduction on Competition Law
- Meaning of competition
- Advantages of competition over other markets
- Why we need completion Law
- Evolution of Competition Laws (world perspective)
Module II - Competition Laws in India
- Brief History- Directive Principles to Competition Act
- Objectives of the Act
- Differences between competition act and MRTP ACT
Module III - Main Features of Competition Law
- Anti-Competitive Agreements
- Abuse of Dominant Position
- Combinations ( Mergers)
- Cartels
- IPR in the Act
- Competition Commission of India
- Comparative analysis between Competitions Laws in India with EU/US
Module IV - Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Competition Law: Conflict/Common goals of competition law and IPR
- Are Competition laws and IPRs conflicting?
- What constitutes anti-competitive practices in IPR?
- Trademark
- Copyrights
- Patent
- Are they really conflicting
Module V - How to resolve the conflict between IPR and Competition Law
- When it becomes necessary to regulate IPR?
- Compulsory Licensing
- Other means used to reconcile the two.
- Case studies- Pharmaceuticals
Module VI - Case Laws
- International Case Laws
- Indian Case Law