Basics of Intellectual Property
Intellectual property has become one of the most important aspects of our lives. With the transformation of the world through art and science, there is an explosion of content all over the world, which needs to be preserved and protected. This course introduces the basics of Intellectual Property, which is necessary for innovation and growth.
Who should attend:
- Professors, Lecturers, Research Scholars, Trainers, etc.
- Students Pursuing Law / Science / Commerce, Ph.D. Scholars.
- Professionals from Corporates,
- Head of Research & Development etc.
- Entrepreneurs
- Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary
- Officials from IPR cells of Institutes
- Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) / LPO Attorneys.
- IP Professionals willing to enhance skills and experience.
- OR Any other interested person.
Patent Search & Specification Drafting
Patent Search is an essential aspect of patent enabling conclusions over patentability and enforceability of patents. The skill of patent searching is thus crucial. It aids in identification of novel elements, understanding and deciding what to claim, and other crucial aspects of patent specification. Specification drafting is an art, wherein learning from the patent search and the understanding of the invention are used to generate a legally enforceable techno-legal document.
Who should attend:
- Professors, Lecturers, Research Scholars, Trainers, etc.
- Students Pursuing Law / Science, Ph.D. Scholars.
- Professionals from Corporates, Head of Research & Development etc
- Entrepreneurs
- Officials from IPR cell of Institutes
- Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) / LPO Attorneys
- IP Professionals willing to enhance skills and experience in drafting patent specifications.
IP & Commercialisation
Commercialisation increases the reach of the IP in question. Learn about collaboration agreements, their various forms, and why they are needed. The appropriate ways to commercialise and license – spin- outs, joint ventures etc. We will discuss the role of the Office of Technology Transfer and why it is imperative. We will also present relevant case studies on this subject.
IP Valuation
Another important aspect of Intellectual Property Rights in terms of business value, this course will enable you to find out how venture capitalists and independent investors determine the value of an IP. You will also learn to identify which IP should be valued along with the areas where valuation might be necessary and the various methods including income-based, cost-based and others. We will also discuss famous cases that have occurred in this space.
IP Licensing
Learn the types of licenses that support fair use of patents along with the advantages and disadvantages. Get the knack of assessing an idea with a proper innovation audit and determine the risks and rewards for the licensee as well as licensor so that interests are covered holistically. Perform due diligence to seek information regarding the owner of the technology, whether it is proprietary and if all procedures have been followed. Learn the art of negotiations to better understand the requirements on both the sides for a win-win situation.
Cyber laws
The newest contributor to IP is the Internet and it requires in-depth knowledge of the cyber laws as per the Information Technology Act of 2000. We will discuss the rules that fall under this Act along with the rules of cyberspace and the legal implications of online contracts, digital signatures among others. Learn about cyber-crime and sensitive data protection, best procedures and practices in terms of data security and privacy. The course will also cover E-commerce, social media and the laws in detail.