Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair, Gujarat National Law University, and DPIIT IPR Chair Tezpur University brings you an Online Certificate course on Prior Art search and Patent specification drafting
About Gujarat National Law University
GNLU is a statutory University established by the Government of Gujarat through GujaratNational Law University Act, 2003. GNLU is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC).
GNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU); the United Nations AcademicImpact (UNAI); and, the International Association of Schools (IALS). GNLU offers interdisciplinary legal courses in five faculties namely, BA LLB, BCOM LLB, BSC LLB, BSW LLB, BBA LLB; one post-graduate program namely, LLM as well as doctoral programs in law and interdisciplinary fields.
About Tezpur University
Tezpur University is one of the premier central universities in India. It was established by an Act of parliament in 1994. As envisioned in the statutes of Tezpur University, it provides employment-oriented, interdisciplinary courses to fulfill the developmental requirements of not only the state of Assam but also the entire region. Having 4schools of studies divided into 27 departments alongside additional centers and cells, the university promotes research in areas directly relevant to the region, as well as in newly emerging areas in the domains of science, technology, commerce, and social sciences. The vision of TezpurUniversity is to nurture human excellence and cultivate a sense of leadership in its students by encouraging them to work hard and providing them with an atmosphere that enables creativity to thrive.
About The DPIIT- IPR CHAIR
DPIIT-IPR Chair was established under the scheme for Pedagogy and Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA) by theDepartment for Promotion of Industry and InternalTrade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Among a few eligible institutions, Gujarat National Law University and Tezpur University have been accorded approval to set up the IPR Chair to promote intellectual property (IP) education and foster IP research.
Course Overview
Patents are the strongest form of intellectual property and have assumed much significance in India. A patent is both a legal and a technical document, considered as one of the important strategic assets of the Inventors and companies. The invention is described in words and pictures. The drafting of the patent claims requires skill and precision in the language in claims is important to distinguish the present invention from what has already been invented. Prior art searches are essential prior to the filing of a patent application. A combination of technical knowledge and drafting skills is required to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of any invention, before proceeding with the IP Protection. While drafting a patent specification, utmost importance with respect to the language and structure is required to identify the inventive concept underlying the inventor’s embodiments and to capture them in the form of patent claims.
Transforming inventions into well-crafted patent applications requires a combination of knowledge and skills that can only be acquired through comprehensive hands-on experience. Learning from experienced patent practitioners, this course will enhance your patent drafting skills and secure the best available protection for your or your client’s inventions.
Date:March 21- 25,2022
Time: 4 PM – 6:30 PM IST
Platform: CISCO WEBEX
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/ujfv8DAZz6PYk7f4A
Course Fees
- Students (under graduates, graduates, post graduates and Research scholars)* Rs. 1500/- inclusive of GST (*Valid Student ID is required for students)
- Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Academicians and others (Rs. 2500/- inclusive of GST)
E Certificates will be issued to those participants who have attended the course with a minimum of 80% attendance
Queries may be addressed to dpiitchair@gnlu.ac.in
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