Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights (CCIP)

What is the Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights (CCIP)? 

The CCIPR program caters to the specific needs of students aspiring to work in or already working in the corporate sector, as well as other professionals aiming to gain comprehensive knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights. This advanced certificate course encompasses a broad spectrum of intellectual property aspects, including Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, Designs, Plant Varieties, and IP issues in software and startups. Participants in this course have a distinctive opportunity to delve into both substantive and procedural facets of IPR and its effective management. The program's objectives are to:

a. Offer insights into various aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

b. Develop skills in drafting and filing Intellectual Property in India.

c. Impart knowledge to participants for safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights in a competitive business environment.

d. Equip them with the expertise to be recognized as certified Patent and/or Trademark agents.

Syllabus and Course Overview

The subjects covered in the Certificate Course in Intellectual Property are consistent across most law colleges. The comprehensive syllabus for the entire program includes:

1. An overview of various IP categories: Copyrights, Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, etc., along with their related rights and applications.

2. A deep understanding of the significance of the IPR protection system as a tool for technology innovation, transfer, and wealth creation for corporations and individuals.

3. In-depth knowledge of national and international IPR protection systems, including the impact of the Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights Agreement (TRIPs), relevance of international conventions and treaties, dispute resolution, and IPR enforcement.

4. Basic understanding of the multifaceted nature of IPR protection, encompassing legal, economic, managerial, and social aspects, with a focus on challenges posed by technological advancements, especially in biotechnology and computing industries.

5. Familiarity with procedures related to the acquisition and protection of Intellectual Properties.

Module Breakdown

1. Module 1: Introduction to IP
2. Module 2: All About Trademarks
3. Module 3: All about Patents
4. Module 4: Copyrights
5. Module 5: Industrial Designs
6. Module 7: Cyber Law Management
7. Module 8: Trade Secrets
8. Module 9: Semiconductor Integrated Circuits and Layout – Design
9. Module 10: Traditional Knowledge, Plant Varieties, and Biodiversity
10. Module 11: Valuation of Intellectual Properties