Patent Law — Practice and Strategy
Mastering the Intricacies of Innovation Protection
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Attention IP practitioners! Are you looking to level up your patent practice and strategy? Introducing the course on Patent Law — Practice and Strategy. With a comprehensive curriculum crafted by industry experts, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in patent practice. Imagine being able to confidently navigate through the complexities of patent law, draft patent applications and advise clients on patent strategies to maximise their market value. Join our course to gain invaluable insights from industry experts and IP professionals and also network with like-minded practitioners. Our interactive approach ensures an engaging learning experience. Through case studies, real world experiences and practical exercises, you will not only grasp theoretical concepts but also develop the skills to apply them in real-time scenarios. The programme is designed to be flexible so that you can pursue it on your own time, study the materials and interact with the instructors and your peers.
Enrol now in our Patent Law — Practice and Strategy course and unlock your true potential as an IP practitioner.
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Course List
Registration of Patents
This course brings out the procedural aspects of patent registration and the stages involved therein—which include prior art search, filing procedures, office actions and responses and opposition to IP registration.
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30 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Live Classes and Assignments 1
Led by patent law experts, our sessions feature real-world cases, interactive Q&A, and practical assignments to boost your skills in drafting legal documents and tackling IP challenges.
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9 December 2023 - 17 December 2023
Contract Drafting
This course brings out some of the best practices for drafting patent-related contracts. You will also learn how to protect your client's know-how when transferring it to third parties, while also ensuring that they retain their core IP rights.
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30 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Intellectual Property Enforcement
The course on patent prosecution and enforcement brings you all about case analysis and legal proceedings pertaining to patent infringement suits.
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30 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Sector Specific IP
This course focuses on such sector specific areas of IP, where industry experts share the nuances of IP protection in their industrial activities.
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30 September 2023 - 29 February 2024
Live Classes and Assignments 2
This course brings out an indepth understanding of patent contract drafting, patent management, due diligence and patent prosecution and enforcement. The course also focuses on sector specific patents.
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17 February 2024 - 25 February 2024
Key Highlights
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Access to 30+ self-paced video lectures to give you a strong theoretical grounding.
Access to SCC Online and EBC Reader — a massive library of high-quality reading materials and cases.
Understand the fundamentals of patent law and the criteria for patentability.
Join 15+ live sessions and network with patent experts and legal professionals to gain practical insights into prosecution, management, and litigation.
Rigorous pre-class preparations and post-class assignments for each session, where a student spends about 4-6 hours per week.
Learn to draft patent related contracts from a practice perspective.
Gain insights into PCT filing and work on practical assignments.
Who Should Take This Programme?
- Ideal for law students and recent graduates looking to establish a strong foundation in patent law, enabling them to embark on a successful career in intellectual property law. It is valuable for advocates seeking to specialise in patent law or enhance their existing expertise in intellectual property.
- Suitable for business executives, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to navigate the intersection of innovation, branding, and intellectual property rights effectively.
- Upskills teachers and researchers with industry practice and insights into real-world patent practices, fostering innovation and awareness within academic institutions and research settings.
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 November 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs
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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?
There will be no end examination. You will be evaluated on a continual basis throughout the course. You will be evaluated on pre-class assignments, class participation and final assignments for each module. As the last assignment of the course, you will have the option to appear for a viva or submit a substantial piece of writing for evaluation. -
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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