Career in Patents

Human intellect is the most important resource and intellectual property rights seek to protect innovation and ensure that unventor/author reserves rights of utility of his/her product. Patents is one of the branches of IPR which confer rights over an invention.

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This field offer diverse career options like a legal career in IPR. There are 3 options in the legal field concerning IPR, viz working in a law firm, a legal process outsourcing firm or a corporate house. Specialization can also be done pertaining to particular aspect of IPR like pharmaceuticals, softwares, etc.
Another option available is to start off with the Govt. as a patent agent. After gaining some experience as a patent agent one may shift to a corporate house. In the case of Indian patent agent, a degree in Science, Engg., or Technology from any university in India is a pre-requisite.

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There are courses in IPR and professionals having specialization have an edge over others. Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law offers LLB program in IPR. Diploma courses through distance education are offered by NLSIU, NALSAR, Amity Law School, IGNOU, etc. The confederation of Indian Industries offer IPCAP (a certificate course) and Global School of Intellectual Property offers PG Diploma, a full-time certificate course and an executive PG program.

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