| Programme Type | CERTIFICATE |
| Mode | Open Distance Learning |
| School | School of Law |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Medium | ENGLISH |
| Specialization | Patent Practice |
| Description |
Patent is the most significant form of Intellectual Property to encourage creativity in science and technology and protect invention and development for the creation of new technology and business expansion throughout the world. Objectives: Provide learners in-depth knowledge of the Indian Patent Law Train learners in writing of patent application; and Develop expertise in patent search. |
| Eligibility |
Degree in Science/ Technology/Medicine, Law and Fourth & Fifth year students of integrated LL.B. Course who passed three years. Learners with experience in dealing with patents and technology transfer will be preferred. |
| Fee Structure |
Rs.8,500/- for full programme |
| Programme Coordinator | Dr.Suneet Kashyap Srivastava, suneetkashyap@ignou.ac.in,Ph. 011-29572990 |
| Compulsory Courses | Course Code | Name of Course | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||
| MIR21 | OVERVIEW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS | 4 | 1 |
| MIR22 | INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR PATENTS PROTECTION | 4 | 1 |
| MIR23 | INDIAN PATENT LAW AND PROCEDURES | 4 | 1 |
| MIRP1 | PROJECT | 4 | 1 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||
| Regional Centre | Study Centre |
|---|---|
| University Campus | SOL: School of Law |
| BHUBANESHWAR | 2100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHUBANESHWAR LSC Code 2100 |
| SRINAGAR | 3000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SRINAGAR LSC Code 3000 |