Online Certificate Course on Patents Law and Practice
Build a practical understanding of patent law, registration, drafting, infringement, and emerging AI-related issues. This course combines legal concepts with real drafting exercises to prepare learners for modern patent practice.
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About Online Certificate Course on Patents Law and Practice
Patents play a vital role in protecting innovation, encouraging research, and driving technological advancement. With startups, research institutions, and technology companies increasingly relying on intellectual property protection, the demand for professionals with practical knowledge of patent law continues to grow.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of patent law, covering the legal framework, patent registration process, international patent protection, infringement, compulsory licensing, revocation, and practical drafting of patent-related documents. It also explores emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and patent law.
By the end of this course on patents, learners will understand the complete lifecycle of a patent and gain practical drafting skills required for patent practice, advisory work, and intellectual property law.
Eligibility
✅ Law students (UG/PG)
✅ Recent law graduates
✅ Lawyers and advocates
✅ IP professionals and technology consultants
✅ Any one interested in upskilling
Patents Law Course Plan
Module 1: Introduction to Patent Law
- Meaning and concept of patents
- Why patents matter in today’s innovation-driven economy
- Patents vs copyrights vs trademarks
- International importance of patent protection
Module 2: Legal Framework of Patent Law
- Historical development of patent law globally + india
- Overview of the Patents Act, 1970 and Rules
- Role of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
Module 3: Patentability Criteria
- What can be patented?
- Novelty, Inventive Step & Industrial Applicability
- Non-patentable inventions under Section 3 & 4
- Practical examples of patentable vs non-patentable inventions
Module 4: International Patent Regime
- Paris Convention
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
- TRIPS Agreement
- Filing strategy for international patent protection
Module 5: Patent Registration
Module 6: Drafting of Patent Specifications
- Patent Specification (Provisional) Drafting
- Patent Specification (Complete) Drafting
Module 7: Grant of Patent & Post-Grant Compliance
- Grant of patent and certificate
- Term of patent protection
- Renewal and maintenance fees
- Working statements (Form 27)
- Rights and obligations of patentees
Module 8: Infringement & Remedies
- What constitutes patent infringement
- Direct and indirect infringement
- Defences available under the Patents Act
- Civil remedies and reliefs
Module 9: Compulsory Licensing & Government Use
- Concept and objectives of compulsory licensing
- Grounds for granting compulsory licences
- Government use provisions
- Landmark Indian cases on compulsory licensing
- Drafting Compulsory Licensing Application
Module 10: Revocation of Patent under the Patents Act, 1970
- Concept & Importance of Revocation
- Difference between revocation, surrender, and lapse of patent
- Revocation vs Opposition
- Revocation vs pre-grant opposition
- Revocation vs post-grant opposition
- Statutory Grounds for Revocation
- Revocation Proceedings
- Patent Revocation Petition Drafting
Module 11: Patent Agreements and Other Related Drafting
- Patent Agreements
- Drafting of Patent Licensing Agreement
- Drafting Patent Assignment Agreement
- Other Patent-Related Drafting
- Drafting a Declaration under Section 8 of the Patents Act
- Pre-Grant Opposition Petition Drafting
- Post-Grant Opposition Statement Drafting
- Drafting Compulsory Licensing Application
- Patent Revocation Petition Drafting
- Drafting Reply to FER (First Examination Report)
Module 12: AI and Patent Law
- Can AI be an inventor?
- Patentability of AI systems and AI-generated inventions
- Global patent office positions (IPO, USPTO, EPO, WIPO)
- Case studies — DABUS and related international decisions
- Indian legal position on AI inventorship
Mentors
Adv. Aishwarya Sandeep
Adv. Aishwarya Sandeep is an Intellectual Property and Media Lawyer with 14+ years of experience. She has extensive expertise in patent practice, copyright, trademarks, technology law, and commercial IP transactions.
Adv. Vidhi Marwaha
Advocate Vidhi Marwaha is a Legal Associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas with 4+ years of experience. She has previously worked with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and IndusLaw. Her work in commercial contracts and brand protection relates directly to personality rights enforcement.
Dr. Debmita Mondal
Dr. Debmita Mondal is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at Hidayatullah National Law University with 10+ years of teaching and research experience. She specialises in constitutional and media law, which forms the foundation for understanding personality rights in India.
Course Fee
Rs 1099
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