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Elevate your career with our Advanced Certification Program in Intellectual Property Law designed to transform your professional journey in just six months. This high- engagement course emphasizes real-world applications and features master classes from NLU and industry partners led by expert faculty. Perfect for individuals looking to pursue a more rewarding career, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively handle complex challenges of patents, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications & other aspects of intellectual property.
key Highlights
Recognised Certification
Unlock industry-recognized certification with a comprehensive IP Law Course led by Industry partners & experienced faculties
6 months of learning
Master the complexities with over 4 to 6 months of interactive learning & real life scenario based assignments
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Curated Curriculum
Skills Covered
Benefits
Our comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your career.With a structured learning approach and hands-on industry-relevant projects, you'll develop the ability to tackle complex challenges and stay ahead in the dynamic field of Intellectual Property Management.
Module 1
Foundation - Intellectual Property Overview
● Intellectual Property :
Explores identification of various types of Intellectual Property managed around the globe like copyrights, patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets & geographical indications.
● Legal frameworks :
Discusses in detail various acts & governing frameworks in India to like patents act, GI act etc along with enforcement mechanisms.
● IP management for SMEs :
Explores various methods of protecting innovations & practical challenges faced by SMEs along with leveraging IP for business growth & raising capital.
● Overview of International IP frameworks :
Overviews International IP frameworks like WIPO, TRIPS council etc. ultimately exploring their roles, importance in global trade & various treaties & conventions playing a role in global IP protection.
Module 2
Copyright Law - National & International perspective
● Copyright in India:
Includes categories & criteria of copyrights along with registration process, monetization & detailed overview of rights given to owner post filing copyright.
● Copyright monetization:
Explores complete registration process for copyright along with in-depth discussion on rights & duration of copyright along with ways to monetize available copyrights.
● Entertainment & Media Laws:
Covers IP protection in films, music, broadcasting & various other entertainment domains like OTT platforms, streaming services with detailed case studies.
● International Copyright Perspective:
Explores global strategies for copyright enforcement & International Copyright Treaties.
Module 3
Trademark Law - National & International perspective
● Trademark in India: Outlines key trademark strategies, registration process & prosecution along with emphasis on trademark monetization via multiple channels like franchising, licensing & merchandising.
● Trademark infringement & litigation:
Covers defense strategies & remedies on trademark infringements. Also discusses in detail about cybersquatting & domain name disputes.
● International Trademark Perspective:
Discusses global trademark filing process, cross border trademark infringement & Well Known Trademarks - it’s protection & enforcement challenges. Also covers Madrid Protocol for International Trademark protection, it’s application, advantages & management in detail.
Module 4
Patent Law - National & International perspective
● Patents in India :
Explains process, criteria & examination of patents in detail along with patent infringement & litigation - grounds of infringement, defense strategies, prosecution & appeals.
● Patent Registration & Litigation :
In-depth coverage on filing a patent application (provisional & complete) along with its examination (pre & post grant). Also includes defense strategies, infringement suits, cross-licensing, patent prosecution & appeals.
● Licensing & Assignment :
Covers in detail process of drafting a patent license agreement along with learning inputs on cross-licensing agreements & compulsory licensing.
● International perspective :
Covers the Patent Cooperation Treaty, filing a patent under the Paris convention, cross border patents - it’s enforcements & dispute management.
Module 5
Geographical Indications - National & International perspective
● Geographical Indication Law - Overview :
Covers the basics of GI Law in India along with complete process of GI registration, remedies for GI infringements explained with case studies
● Design Law :
Explains design registration process in India, grounds for filing a petition for cancellation of a design, defense strategies & remedies in design infringement. Also covers case laws of design protection.
● International perspective :
Discusses about International protections of GIs, GI’s key provisions from TRIPS agreement along with international design laws & conventions.
Module 6
Intellectual Property & Business Transactions
● IP protection in Business relation :
Explains IP protection in employment & contractual relationship in detail with risk management, preventive measures & legal protection under the Indian Law.
● Key IP agreements & its Clauses :
Explores key clauses such as confidentiality clause, IP ownership clause, non-compete, non-solicitation, exclusivity & invention disclosure & patent filing clauses.
● International Perspective :
Covers cross-border IP licensing & International technology and its enforceability challenges.
Module 7
Guidelines for drafting contracts as per Indian IPR
● Key clauses in IP contracts :
Explores key considerations for drafting IP contracts along with vital clauses like grant of rights, confidentiality & non-disclosure clause, non-compete & non-solicitation clause etc.
● IP specific provisions & Protection:
Covers IP licensing & assignment contracts along with Joint Development Agreements in detail. Also, discusses employee IP assignment agreement, consultant & contractor IP ownership & vendor agreements & IP treaties.
● International outlook for IP contracts:
Discusses International IP licensing & agreement along with major compliance with International IP treaties.
Module 8
IP enforcement & Litigation
● IP enforcement mechanisms :
Explains administrative mechanisms for IP enforcement in India along with criminal enforcements, civil remedies for IP infringements & border control & anti-counterfeiting measures in India.
● IP enforcement (national & international perspective):
Explores case studies on IP enforcement in India along with case studies on global IP disputes & enforcement strategies.
Module 9
Introduction to Emerging Technologies & Intellectual Property
Module 10
Assessment
Problem based MCQs to assess your comprehension of the modules.
Pre-Requisites
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is preferred.
Certification
Why Khaitan & Co?
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One of India’s oldest law firm established 113 years ago with presence in Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad & Singapore
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A full service law firm which specializes in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, M&A & Media and Telecom.
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Boasts 100+ partners & 450+ fee-earners across the nation.
Our faculty
Career Paths After This Course
Provide legal services to multinational corporations, new age startups.
Handle M&A, private equity, and venture capital activities internally.
Can establish IP-focused consultancies that assist startups and small businesses with patent filings, trademark registration, and copyright protection.
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