5-Week Online Certificate Course on IP Law and Practice: Enrol by Feb 13

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About the Course on IP Laws and Practice [Batch 2]

The 1st batch of this course was conducted with a team of experts from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. 

Building on that success, the second batch comes with an expanded curriculum, deeper practical insights, experienced faculty from leading law firms, and a stronger focus on real-world IP transactions, enforcement, and commercialisation, making it even more relevant for today’s IP practice.

Eligibility

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.

It is also open to all individuals interested in learning IPR Laws and Practice.

Course Structure

Module 1: Trademark Prosecution & Strategy

Session 1: Registration, Prosecution & Portfolio Management

• Types of Marks: Non-Conventional Marks (Sound, Smell, Shape) and Well-Known Marks.
• Classification Strategy: Mastering the Nice Classification to ensure broad protection.
• Filing & Examination: Step-by-step walkthrough from Application to Examination Report.
• Overcoming Objections: Drafting responses to refusals under Section 9 (Absolute) and Section 11 (Relative) grounds.
• Post-Examination: Handling Hearings and Advertisement in the Journal.
• Portfolio Strategy: Building and auditing a trademark portfolio for corporate clients; Basics of International Registration (Madrid Protocol).

Session 2: Brand Protection Enforcement, Anti-Counterfeiting & Dispute Resolution

• Differentiating Infringement (Registered) vs. Passing Off (Unregistered).
• Analysing “Deceptive Similarity” and “Likelihood of Confusion”
• Pre-Litigation: Drafting effective Cease and Desist Notices and User Affidavits.
• Civil Remedies: Securing Interim Injunctions and John Doe (Ashok Kumar) Orders.
• Criminal & Digital: Conducting Anti-Counterfeiting Raids (Police complaints) and handling Takedowns on E-commerce/Social Media platforms.

Module 2: Copyright & Media Laws

Session 3: Copyright Fundamentals

• Core Rights: Defining copyrightable works (Literary, Musical, Dramatic, Artistic) under the Copyright Act, 1957.
• Work-for-Hire: Delineating Authorship vs. Ownership in employment and commissioning contracts.
• Registration: Procedure, mandatory vs. discretionary nature, and documentation.
• Infringement Analysis: The “Substantial Similarity” test under Section 51 and Fair Use (Section 52) defenses.
• AI Issues: Ownership of Generative AI content and liability for training data.

Session 4: Media & Entertainment (I) – Development, Production & Rights

• Rights Acquisition: Drafting Option Agreements (Book-to-Screen) and Life Rights (Biopics).
• Format Rights: Protecting Reality TV formats and show concepts.
• Structuring Showrunner, Director, and Actor Agreements.
• Key Clauses: “Pay or Play,” Exclusivity, Backend Equity, and Moral Rights Waivers.
• Distinguishing Composition (Publishing) vs. Master Recording rights.
• Sync Licensing: Clearing music for films and web series.

Module 4: Patent Filing & Litigation

Session 5: Patentability, Filing & Global Frameworks

The Criteria: Identifying Novelty, Inventive Step, and Industrial Application; Non-patentable inventions (Section 3).

Filing Procedure:

• Drafting: Structure of a Patent Specification (Provisional vs. Complete) and Claims drafting workshop.
• The Process: From Invention Disclosure to Patent Search and Filing.
• Global Route: Navigating PCT Filings and the TRIPS framework.

Session 6: Patent Enforcement, Opposition & Revocation

• Opposition: Mechanics of Pre-grant (Section 25(1)) and Post-grant (Section 25(2)) opposition.
• Revocation: Grounds for revoking a patent under Section 64.
• Infringement Analysis: Doctrine of Equivalents and Purposive Construction.
• Prosecution: Handling office actions and hearing strategies.

Module 5: IP Licensing & Commercialisation

Session 7: Structuring IP Transactions

• Assignment vs. Licensing: Strategic differences and drafting implications.
• Technology Transfer: Structuring complex Technology Transfer Agreements (TTA).
• Drafting IP License Agreements (Exclusive, Non-Exclusive, Sole).
• Due Diligence: Conducting IP audits and due diligence for M&A transactions.

Session 8: Advanced Commercial Strategy & Career Roadmap

• Maximizing Value: Strategies for Patent Commercialization and monetizing copyright catalogues.
• Portfolio Management: Managing global IP portfolios and cross-border issues.
• Pathways: Navigating careers in IP Litigation, Prosecution, and In-House Media/Tech roles.
• Skill Set: Essential soft and hard skills for the modern IP attorney.

Perks

1. Internship for the Top Performer at Remfry & Sagar (Award-winning Tier 1 IPR law firm)
2. Weekend sessions with fixed timings
3. Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
4. Learn from the top industry experts
5. A certificate on completion of the course to show your expertise
6. Get access to recorded video lectures
7. Practical assignments

Faculties

• Ms. Kirti Balasubramanium, Partner, Trilegal [14+ years of experience]                 
• Mr. Shailendra Bhandare, Partner, Khaitan & Co.  [22+ years of experience]
• Mr. Tanmay Joshi, Partner, Remfry & Sagar [18+ years of experience]
• Mr. Rohin Koolwal, Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas [10+ years of experience]                         
• Ms. Megha Chandra, Counsel, Bombay High Court [15+ years of experience]

Certification

Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.

Duration

Course Duration: 5 Weeks, starting Feb 14

Classes will be held only on weekends (11 AM to 12 PM). Recordings will be given from missed sessions.

Last Date of Enrolment

Feb 13

Course Fees

Rs 5999

After LawBhoomi Discount (Rs 600 off – 10%): Rs 5,399.00

Enrolment Procedure

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