RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & IPR

RM and IPR stands for Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights, a common academic and engineering course that teaches systematic scientific investigation alongside the legal protection of new ideas, inventions, and creative works.

Research Methodology (RM)

• Definition: A systematic and scientific way to solve a research problem, gather data, and create new knowledge.

• Core Steps: Formulating a research problem, conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, and analyzing data.

• Ethics: Maintaining honesty, avoiding plagiarism, and ensuring proper citations and academic integrity.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• Definition: Legal rights given to creators and inventors to protect their intangible creations and commercialize them.

Main Types:

• Patents: Protect new technical inventions and processes.

• Copyrights: Protect original artistic, literary, or software works.

• Trademarks: Protect brand names, logos, and symbols.

• Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information.

Global Frameworks: Governed by international treaties like the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the TRIPS Agreement.