Advanced IPR Upskill Diploma
Beyond the Basics: Strategic Insights into Intellectual Property Rights
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The Advanced IPR programme from EBC Learning is a one-of-a-kind mix of theory and practice. From a solid base in the fundamentals of IPR to the daily ins and outs of running an IP practice, the course covers everything that a practitioner could need. The course is gruelling but presented through a mix of lectures and workshops, that would make learning more meaningful. From mid-career professionals wanting to pivot or update their learning to practitioners starting out in IPR filing, prosecution and litigation, the course is for everyone.
M.V. Swaroop
A very comprehensive structure covering every aspect of Intellectual Property Rights. There are multiple opportunities for the students to debate, discuss and practically learn all the aspects of IPR. The course is structured in such a way that anyone, even without a basic understanding of IPR, would find the process of learning the subject quite simple and emerge as an IPR specialist.
Rajesh RamanathanIntellectual property rights involve identifying intangible assets, prioritising them according to the business needs, safeguarding and exploiting them. A robust management of the IP portfolio is essential if it has to be exploited to the fullest extent in terms of revenue, reputation and market share.
The Upskill Diploma in Advanced Intellectual Property Rights Programme is designed by professionals to bring comprehensive understanding of every stage involved in the life cycle of intellectual property. The course is useful for aspirants who wish to further specialise in intellectual property and engage in the IP domain. Conceptual and case-based learning would help you develop a deeper insight into the subject of IP.
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Course List
Introduction and Conceptual Analysis of IPR
Learn about the fundamental concepts of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in our comprehensive online course. Understand the different types of IPR and how they can be protected in today's business environment.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Registration of Patents
This course brings out the procedural aspects of IP registration and the stages involved therein, which include prior art search, filing procedures, office actions and responses and opposition of IP registration.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Registration of Trademark Law and Copyrights
This course focuses on two important aspects for the purpose of registration—subject-matter of IP protection and the criteria for protection of different forms of intellectual property rights.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Registration of Designs, Geographical Indications, Plant Variety, Trade Secrets
Our course spotlights key registration elements—subject-matter of IP protection and criteria for protection of IP forms.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Live Classes and Assignments 1
Industry leaders and legal professionals lead our live sessions, integrating real-world cases, Q&A, and debates. Sharpen skills with practical assignments, drafting legal documents, and strategising solutions for intellectual property hurdles.
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6 December 2023 - 15 February 2024
Contract Drafting
This course brings out the commercialisation aspects of intellectual property. It covers important tips on drafting IP agreements such as licensing and assignment.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Intellectual Property Management
This course will help you develop an understanding of how IP firms and organisations structure IP management, which is essential to leverage the potential of intellectual property assets to its fullest.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Intellectual Property Enforcement
Learn all about infringement of intellectual property and its consequences. This module covers all about what IP lawyers and attorneys should know while building a career in IP litigation.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Sector Specific IP
This course brings you an insight into the application of IP laws, issues and challenges in implementing intellectual property rights and recent trends in specific industry practices.
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1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Live Classes and Assignments 2
Industry leaders and legal professionals lead our live sessions, integrating real-world cases, Q&A, and debates. Sharpen skills with practical assignments, drafting legal documents, and strategising solutions for intellectual property hurdles.
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17 February 2024 - 15 March 2024
Key Highlights
Brought to you by the leading law publisher in the country.
Interactive EBC platform with an extensive discussion forum.
Access SCC Online and EBC Reader for a vast library of top-quality reading materials and cases.
Access 100+ self-paced video lectures for a strong theoretical foundation.
Participate in 25+ live sessions and network with IP experts for practical insights into prosecution, management, and litigation.
Build a solid foundation in drafting IP-related agreements like licensing, technology transfers, branding, marketing, and NDAs.
Gain insights into modern issues like trade secrets, digital rights, digital IP protection, and public health.
Learn to prepare documents necessary for IP registration
Access talks and webinars on emerging judicial trends in Intellectual Property Law.
Online law firm internships to develop IP expertise and advance your career.
Rigorous pre-class prep and post-class assignments, requiring 6-8 hours weekly.
A comprehensive IP course suitable for all industries.
Sector-specific IP strategy talks led by experts.
Additional CV writing and legal research course for aspiring IP law professionals.
Who Should Take This Programme?
- Provides students and recent law graduates with a strong grounding in the theory and procedural aspects of intellectual property law that enables them to prepare for their IP law practice.
- Ideal for entrpreneurs, engineers, business professionals, corporate managers and any one else who is interested in the interface between innovation, branding and intellectual property.
- Upskills teachers and researchers with industry practice of intellectual property and creates innovation and awareness in higher educational institutions and incubations.
How Should One Approach This Programme?
Video materials and readings will precede the live sessions. Students are required to watch the videos and do the compulsory readings. The classes are interactive and primarily utilised for practical training.
The general session etiquette is to engage in critical-thinking discussions or problem-solving engagements while keeping your webcams on. You are expected to participate in the class and bring your doubts to the forum of the session. The tutorial sessions are where students get individual attention and are expected to present and discuss their viewpoints or tasks.
Mode of Instruction & Class Timings
The live sessions will be conducted in the online mode, in two batches of 4 days each. The first batch of classes will take place in December 2023 and the second batch in February 2024. Class recordings will be available on the EBC Learning platform (ebclearning.com). Classes will take place on weekends to enable professionals to attend the classes.
What's included?
E-Books Access from EBC Reader
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Programme Leadership
Dr Pratima Narayan
Advocate & Mediator, Co-founder, Techlawlogi Consulting LLP
Dr Pratima Narayan has served the legal academia for over 20 years as a visiting faculty at various reputed law schools and business schools. Her expertise lies in areas of commercial contracts, consumer law, e-commerce and Intellectual Property Rights.
Dr Charu Mathur
Instructor, EBC Learning & AOR, Supreme Court
Dr Charu Mathur is an Advocate on Record with the Supreme Court of India. She has over 20+ years of rich and diverse expertise in corporate, commercial, civil, criminal and constitutional law matters.
Instructors & Course Authors
Ashok G.V.
Partner, Factum Law
Ashok G.V. is a dispute resolution counsel with expertise in Intellectual Property Rights, representing clients across diverse sectors including healthcare, technology, and real estate. He has extensive experience in IP litigation, securing several John Doe orders, and advising on global IP protection and enforcement. Ashok is a regular speaker at top institutions, including NLSIU, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Bangalore.
C R Jacob
Senior Strategist IP & Business, LexOrbis
C R Jacob is a senior IP strategist at LexOrbis, with expertise in IP prosecution, valuation, and commercialization. A startup mentor and founder of IP Astra (now part of LexOrbis), he advises organisations and startups on IP and business strategy. He also serves as an investor and conducts IP sessions at IIM Kozhikode. Jacob holds a BE, MTech in electronics, and an EPGBM from IIM Calcutta.
Gayathri Vivek
Founder, GV Law Associates
Gayathri, a member of the Karnataka State Bar Council, specialises in corporate litigation and is a registered trademark, copyright, and designs attorney. She founded GV Law Associates in 2016, focusing on corporate litigation, trademark prosecution, and commercial agreements. Gayathri holds an LLB from KSLU, an MBA, and a PGDIPR from NLSIU, Bengaluru, and has expertise in IBC and real estate disputes.
Jayashree M Rattihalli
Founder associate, Prolegis Associates
Jayashree is an advocate, arbitrator, and mediator with expertise in commercial law, consumer law, ADR, and POSH Act compliance. She consults for various companies and conducts training, holding an LL.B., LL.M., and a Ph.D. in Law. Jayashree is also a founding member of EVOLVE Mangalore and the Dispute Resolution Forum.
Meenakshi Chotia
Managing Associate, LexOrbis
Meenakshi, a registered patent agent and Karnataka State Bar Council member, specialises in IP strategy and patent portfolio management. With 11+ years of experience, she represents clients across life sciences in India and globally, including patent drafting, prosecution, and hearings. Meenakshi holds a master’s in Biochemistry and a bachelor’s in Biotechnology and Law.
Pankaj Musyuni
Associate Partner, LexOrbis
Pankaj Musyuni, a patent agent and advocate with 10+ years of experience, specialises in IP management, regulatory affairs, and patent strategy for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. He advises on patent filing, prosecution, and IP strategy, holding a postgraduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences.
Dr Pradeep Kumar Kamal
Associate Partner, LexOrbis
Dr Pradeep Kumar Kamal, a patent agent and registered advocate, brings 21+ years of expertise in IP law, focusing on patent drafting, prosecution, and contentious IP matters. With a PhD in biomedical science, he advises on technical and legal aspects of IP for global clients and has served as an IP consultant for CSIR.
Preeti Tyagi
Associate Partner, LexOrbis
Preeti Tyagi, a registered patent attorney with 16+ years of experience, specialises in patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management across India, PCT, USPTO, and EPO. With expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, and nano-technology, she advises on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, and frequently speaks at seminars and conferences.
Rajalakshmi Nesargi
Founder, Nesargi Law Group-Intellectual Property Law Services
Rajalakshmi Nesargi, with over 20 years of IP law experience in the USA and India, specializes in IP strategy, prosecution, and litigation for IT, nutraceutical, and startup firms. Founder of Nesargi Law Group, she is also an author and educator, with notable contributions to IP courses and books for NLSIU.
Rajesh Ramanathan
Partner, Factum Law
Rajesh Ramanathan, with over 24 years in commercial dispute resolution, specializes in IP litigation, prosecution, and anti-counterfeiting. Formerly head of IP at a national firm, he is an alumnus of Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Sheetal Srikanth
Advocate (Corporate, Commercial & Intellectual Property)
Dr Shivani Shrivastava, a patent agent with 16+ years of experience, holds a PhD in bioinformatics and specialises in IP strategy and portfolio management. She advises on patent filing and prosecution across jurisdictions and is experienced in IP valuation, technology transfer, and licensing.
Dr Shivani Shrivastava
Associate Partner, LexOrbis
Dr Shivani Shrivastava, a patent agent with 16+ years of experience, holds a PhD in bioinformatics and specialises in IP strategy and portfolio management. She advises on patent filing and prosecution across jurisdictions and is experienced in IP valuation, technology transfer, and licensing.
Tarun Khurana
Partner & IP Attorney, IIPRD & Khurana & Khurana
Tarun has 20+ years of experience in Intellectual Property (IP) and is the Co-founding Partner and Patent Attorney of Khurana & Khurana (K&K) and IIPRD. These firms are leaders in IP and corporate law, with 10 offices in India and regional offices globally. Tarun is ranked among India's top 12 patent prosecution practitioners by IAM 1000 and IAM 300 strategists. He specialises in patent preparation/drafting, portfolio management, IP/commercial litigation, valuation, and IP commercialisation for a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise covers electronics, telecom, computer-implemented, and mechanical subjects, and he provides patent support services to US and European firms and corporates. Tarun holds degrees in computer science engineering, software systems, law, and an MBA. He is a regular speaker at various institutes and conferences, including GIPC, WIPF, CII, FICCI, and more.
CERTIFICATE & RECOMMENDATION LETTER
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At the end of most online courses, you get a certificate. But certificates from different platforms mean different things. How do you convince your next employer, an institution that you have really learned the skills that you proclaim to have learnt? This is where our recommendation letter comes in. In our recommendation letter, we highlight the strengths of each candidate. What they have accomplished in the course and we vouch for you. So in addition to a certificate at EBC Learning, we offer each student of this course a personalised recommendation letter. We wish you all the very best, always.
Work From Home Internship and Placement Scheme
When entering into the programme many learners may not have the requisite practical skills to obtain a job in a law firm or get placed in an organisation of their choice. In order to improve the chances of a learner getting successfully placed, EBC Learning would assist learners in getting work-from-home internships for the duration of the course. During the course of such internships, learners would have the opportunity to work with experienced practitioners, partners and associates in law firms, and business heads in organisations and thereby gain practical experience while undertaking the course.
In addition, with EBC’s network of professionals, practitioners, and authors, EBC Learning would provide 100% placement assistance to all learners.
FAQs
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What is EBC Learning?
EBC Learning is the educational arm of Eastern Book Company, a 80+ year-old company and India’s leading law publisher and provider of legal textbooks, EBC Reader, EBC Webstore, EBC Explorer, Supreme Court Cases (SCC) and SCC Online. -
Can I pay the tuition fees on a no-cost EMI basis?
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Is there any entrance test for enrolment?
No, admission to the programme is conducted on a rolling basis, and there is no entrance test requirement. -
What is the cohort size of the course?
We believe in the small group teaching format and so aim to keep the class size small. We would try our best to organise participants into small groups of students. -
What are the minimum technical requirements?
Students who enrol are expected to have basic knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and computer applications. Everyone should have a working webcam and microphone (either inbuilt or external). It is advised to have good internet speed. It is important to note that the EBC Learning LMS can be accessed through laptops or desktops via an internet browser such as Google Chrome. The ebclearning.com platform is not compatible with mobile devices. -
How long is one live session class?
A live session will be of approximately 60-90 minutes, including time for class discussions and faculty interaction. -
In addition to the sessions, how many hours of work are required per week?
A minimum of 8 hours of reading engagement is required. In addition, 2 hours per week would be required to watch Annex-Course video tutorials and solve class assignments. -
What if I miss a session?
Live recordings will be made available to you soon after the session. However, you will lose any marks allocated to Class Participation and In-Class Assignments. -
How will I be evaluated? Will there be an exam at the end of the course?
Your evaluation will take place continuously throughout the course. This process will involve Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Post Class Assignments. In addition to these assessments, there will also be an end-of-semester examination. -
What is the minimum score to obtain a certificate?
One must score a minimum of 65% to get receive a certificate in the programme. -
What happens if I don't score 65%.
The EBC Learning programmes stand for academic excellence and mastery of the subject. Our team is dedicated to helping the student achieve that mastery. Therefore in order to successfully complete the programme one must score a minimum of 65%. However, in case one does not score a minimum of 65% students can, upon payment of a fee, be admitted to the next cohort of the programme. In limited cases, students can also re-submit their select assignments for re-evaluation.
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