Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property, as the name suggests, is rights related to the conception and conclusion or end-result of any thought of human mind and intelligence.

In simple words, intellectual property rights are mechanism to grant exclusive right of certain creative ideas or business concepts to any individual or business entity.

These days, virtually every second global product is protected under various sub-divisions of the law. e.g., (DVDs under patents laws), softwares like Windows vista under copyright laws), goodwill of product associated with its logo under trademark laws, appearance and -design of a Rolex watch- by laws relating to designs.)

Such has been the increasingly important role of Intellectual property rights I n today’s rapidly changing business scenario.

Global trade today is ruled by companies and Multinational corporations who give have created and protected their intellectual property. No company embodies this better than Microsoft, which has been built entirely on the strength of its software programs which are protected through copyright.

Protection of intellectual property has become so important that companies today carry out intellectual property audits to identify their intellectual wealth and form special departments to manage them.

Presently, almost every country is taking measures to strengthen its shield against cases related to intellectual property. India also has formulated specific laws on a variety of aspects related to intellectual property.

WIPO

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a global organization which acts as watchdog to guarantee that the rights of creators and owners of intellectual property are protected well all across the globe.

At present, 179 countries, forming over 90% of total world’s s countries are its active members-a reflection of the vital role played by it.

WIPO performs various tasks related to the protection of Intellectual Property Rights. It oversees international treaties, helps governments, organizations and the private sector in monitoring progress in the field simplifying relevant rules and practices.

Moreover, ‘WIPO World-Wide Academy’ also offers various IPR related courses to groom professionals in this important subject area.
 

Intellectual Property Rights Job Prospects

After gaining through knowledge of various dimensions and technicalities associated with Intellectual property, aspirants can opt for lucrative career avenues in various global and national organizations. These organizations are constantly on the look out of suitable and competent professional s to handle their Intellectual property issues.

Intellectual Property Rights Institutes

• Amity Law School (ALS)

Course : PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws
Duration : Weekend Mode
Address : Yasho Bhavan, Okhla Road,
New Delhi-110 025
Tel. No. 26325901-07, 26325335
Fax: 26325905,
Accreditation : Established under the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation & affiliated to G.G.S.I.P. University
E. Mail : director@als.amity.edu
Website : www.amity.edu

• Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur

Course : Diploma Programme in Intellectual Property Law (IPL)
Eligibility : First Class Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine or equivalent OR First Class Masters Degree in Science or Pharmacy., OR MBA with Science and Engineering background.
Duration: One & Half Year
Address : Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721 302
Phone: +91-3222-255221
Fax: +91-3222-255303
Accreditation: Govt. recognized
Website : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/law.php

• NALSAR University of Law

Course : P G Diploma in Patents Law
Eligibility : A bachelor's degree of any recognized University or an equivalent qualification
Duration : One academic year
Address : NALSAR University of Law,Department of Proximate Education,
3-4-761, Barkatpura, Hyderabad - 500 027
Phone: 040-27567958 / 27567955
Fax: 040-27567310
E-mail : admissions@nalsarpro.org
Accreditation : UGC Recognized
website : http://www.nalsarpro.org/

• GNA Patent Gurukul

Course : PG Diploma in Patent Law and Procedures
Eligibility : A Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technology/Pharma, Lawyers, Doctors/Computer, Professionals/ R&D Scientist having Graduation/Post graduation and PhD qualifications are also encouraged to apply for the course A few seats for IP / Patent passionate fresh / final year students in Engg./Science/Pharmacy.
Duration :3 Months
Address : GNA Patent Gurukul, 3rd Floor,
Shivmangal,Next to Big Bazaar,
Akwebsite::i Road, Kandivli (East), Mumbai – 400 101
Phone: 2887 2058 / 3092 6169 / 3092 6170
Telefax: 2885 0805
E-Mail : gopanair@gnaipr.net/  ,  gnaipr@vsnl.net
website : http://www.patentgurukul.com/courses.htm

• Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Intellectual Property Studies

Course : Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law and Practice
Eligibility : A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Duration : One year on weekends only
Address : Ground Floor, A.J. College of Commerce,
SVKM Campus, N.S. Road No. 1, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West),
Mumbai 400 056., Tel: 91-22-2613 25 29/ 2610 11 32
Fax: 91-22-2613 25 32,
Email : info@iips.ac.in
website : http://www.iipsonline.com

• Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Intellectual Property Studies

Course : Certificate Course in Intellectual Property
Eligibility : Undergraduates, Post Graduates, students of Law / Business Studies/ Commercial Studies/ Pharmacy/ Chartered and Cost Accountancy etc, Research students and professionals can apply.
Duration : 4 Month
Address : Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's,
Institute Of Intellectual Property Studies, Ground Flr, A.J.
College of Commerce,SVKM Campus, N.S. Road No. 1,
JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai 400 056.,
Tel: 91-22-2613 25 29/ 2610 11 32,
Fax: 91-22-2613 25 32,
Email : info@iips.ac.in
Website : http://www.iipsonline.com

• Asian School of Cyber Laws

Course : Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized Indian or Foreign University., Candidates in the final year of Bachelor’s Degree Course may also apply.
Duration : One year
Address : Admissions Office, ASCL Law School, 6th Floor,
Pride Senate, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411 016, India
Accreditation : Assisted the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India
Website : http://www.asianlaws.org/courses/ipr/index.htm

• SRISTI, Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institution

Course : Advanced course on Management of Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Sector
Duration : 5 Modules
Address : B/h Pharmacy College Mess, Boys Hostel Campus,
Nr. Vijay Char Rasta, Navrangapura,
Ahmedabad - 380 009, Gujarat, India,
Ph: (91-79) 27912792,
Fax: (91-79) 27913293,
E-mail : info@sristi.org
Website : http://www.sristi.org/cms/

• GNA Patent Gurukul

Course : PG Diploma in Patent Litigation
Eligibility : A Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technology/Pharma, Lawyers, Doctors/Computer, Professionals/ R&D Scientist having Graduation/Post graduation and PhD qualifications are also encouraged to apply for the course A few seats for IP / Patent passionate fresh / final year students in Engg./Science/Pharmacy.
Duration: 3 Months
Phone: 2887 2058 / 3092 6169 / 3092 6170,
Telefax: 2885 0805,
E-Mail: gopanair@gnaipr.net
website: http://www.patentgurukul.com/courses.htm

• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Course : Awareness Course on Intellectual Property Rights (Nip-001)
Duration : 3 Months
Address : The Co-ordinator, Awareness Course on Intellectual Property Rights,
Block-8, Room 15, Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110 068
Accreditation : Govt. recognized
Website : http://www.ignou.ac.in/schools/sos/ipraware.htm

• Hyderabad University, Hyderabad

Course : P.G.Diploma in Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property Rights (PGDCL & IPR)
Address : University of Hyderabad, P.O. Central University,
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 046, Andhra Pradesh
phone: +91-40-23130000
Fax: 91-40-23010120, 23010145

• National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, Research and Advocacy

Course : P.G. Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law
Duration : One year
address : National Law School of India, Nagarbhavi,
Phone : 080-23213160,
Fax No. : 080-23217858, Bangalore - 560 072,
Email : cipra@nls.ac.in
Accreditation : Co-operation of the Karnataka Government, & Bangalore University (Bar Council of India).
Website : http://www.iprlawindia.org/

• National Distance Learning Resource Centre for IPR, IGNOU

Course  : Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectal Property Rights (PGDIPR)
Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university/institution
Duration : One year
Address : The Programme Co-ordinator
PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights, Block-8, Room 15, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068,
Email : pgdipr@ignou.ac.in
website : http://www.ignou.ac.in/schools/sos/courses.htm

• Bioinformatics Institute of India

Course : PG diploma in IPR
Address : Shweta (Associate Convenor BIIEDNET),
C-56A/28, Sector - 62, NOIDA - 201 301,
Tel.: 0120-5320801/02,
Accreditation : NM
Email : info@bioinformaticscentre.org
website : http://www.bii.in/page/index.asp

• The Academy of Intellectual Property Studies (AIPS)

Course : Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Management
Eligibility : NM
Duration : One year on weekends only
Address : Academy of Intellectual Property Studies, Metro Estate,
Metro House, Second Floor, Vidya Nagri Marg
,Near Ichiban Honda Showroom,
Kalina, Mumbai - 400 098,
Email : info@aips.ac.in
Accreditation :NM
WEBSITE : http://www.aips.ac.in/courses/duration.htm

• Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur

Course : LL.B. Degree in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Eligibility : First Class Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine or equivalent., OR First Class Masters Degree in Science or Pharmacy., OR MBA with Science and Engineering background.
Duration : Three-Year Full-Time
Address : Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721 302, India,
Phone : +91-3222-255221, Fax: +91-3222-255303
Accreditation : Govt. recognised
Website : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/law.php

• Vpm's Advanced Study Centre

Contact details:
C/O. B. N. Bandodkar College Of Science,
Thane College Campus, Nr. Cidco Bus Stop,
Thane (W). 400 602. Maharashtra.
Phone: (91-22) 25339871
E-mail : vpmt@vsnl.net  
Website : www.vpmthane.org

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), in association with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Conducts an intensive six-day certificate course in intellectual property management