Advanced Certification Course on Intellectual Property Laws of India
Why Intellectual Property Law Skills Are No Longer Optional?
Ideas, inventions, brands, content, technology, designs and creative works are now among the most valuable assets of businesses, creators, start-ups and large corporations.
A logo can become a brand. A product design can create market distinction. A song, film, article, software code or online course can become a valuable copyright asset. An invention can become a patent. A local product can become a geographical indication. But without legal protection, these assets can be copied, misused, diluted or commercially exploited by others.
This is why intellectual property law is no longer a niche subject only for a limited group of lawyers. It is becoming increasingly relevant for law students, advocates, corporate legal professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, content creators and professionals working with innovation-led businesses.
Yet, many learners study IP law only as a theoretical paper. They may know the names of statutes, but often remain unclear about:
- How trademark registration and brand protection work in practice.
- How to distinguish copyright, design and trademark protection.
- What makes an invention patentable in India.
- How infringement, passing off, piracy and design piracy are addressed.
- How IP licensing, assignment and commercialisation work.
- What careers exist in IP litigation, prosecution, corporate advisory, media, technology, research and policy.
Presenting LawFoyer’s Advanced Certification Course on Intellectual Property Laws of India
This intensive four-day programme is designed to help you understand Intellectual Property Rights from both a legal and practical perspective.
You will move from the foundational concepts of IP law to the practical legal issues surrounding brand protection, creative works, patents, geographical indications, enforcement, licensing and career opportunities.
This is not merely a theoretical overview of IP statutes. It is a structured, live and career-oriented learning experience designed to help you understand how intellectual property law operates in real legal, commercial, creative and technology-driven contexts.
Across four focused days, you will learn to:
- Build a clear conceptual understanding of the Indian IPR ecosystem.
- Understand trademark law, brand protection, deceptive similarity, passing off and online misuse.
- Learn copyright, designs and protection of digital, creative and commercial works.
- Understand patentability, patent filing, opposition, infringement and compulsory licensing.
- Explore geographical indications, trade secrets, confidential information and plant variety protection.
- Develop awareness of IP enforcement, licensing, franchising, assignment and emerging career pathways.
Course Mentors
Prof. Dr. Deevanshu Shrivastava
Professor of Law, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi.
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Prof. Dr. Deevanshu Shrivastava
Professor of Law, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi.
Mr. Ankit Shrivastava
Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA
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Mr. Ankit Shrivastava
Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA
Prof. Saraswathy Vaidyanathan
Assistant Professor, School of Law, BML Munjal University
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Prof. Saraswathy Vaidyanathan
Assistant Professor, School of Law, BML Munjal University
Course Day Wise Curriculum
Day 1 / Module 1 — Foundations of Indian Intellectual Property Law
Date: 23rd July 2026
Speaker: Prof. Saraswathy Vaidyanathan,
Theme: Understanding the IPR Ecosystem, Core Concepts and Commercial Importance
- Meaning, nature and purpose of Intellectual Property Rights.
- Difference between tangible property and intangible property.
- Overview of major IPRs in India: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Designs, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets and Confidential Information, and emerging rights such as Personality Rights.
- Constitutional, economic and commercial basis of IP protection.
- India’s IPR framework and the role of IP India, the Copyright Office, courts and tribunals.
- International foundations of IP law: TRIPS, WIPO, Paris Convention, Berne Convention and Madrid Protocol.
- National IPR Policy and India’s innovation ecosystem.
Outcome: Build a clear and confident foundation in Intellectual Property Law and understand how different IP rights protect innovation, brands, creativity and commercial value.
Day 2 / Module 2 — Trademark Law, Brand Protection and Passing Off
Date: 24th July 2026
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Deevanshu Shrivastava
Theme: Protecting Brand Identity, Goodwill and Market Reputation
- Meaning and function of trademarks.
- Types of trademarks: Word marks, Device marks, Logos, Shape marks, Colour marks, Sound marks, Collective marks, Certification marks and Well-known marks.
- Absolute and relative grounds for refusal.
- Trademark search, classification and filing basics.
- Registration process under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
- Opposition, rectification and cancellation proceedings.
- Trademark infringement and passing off.
- Deceptive similarity and likelihood of confusion.
- Domain names, social-media handles, influencer brands and online brand misuse.
- Remedies in trademark disputes: injunctions, damages, account of profits and delivery up.
Outcome: Learn how brands are protected, how trademark disputes arise and how lawyers advise clients on registration, infringement, passing off and online brand misuse.
Day 3 / Module 3 — Copyright, Designs and Creative Industry Protection
Date: 25th July 2026
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Deevanshu Shrivastava
Theme: Protecting Creativity, Content, Software, Design and Digital Works
Part A – Copyright Law
- What copyright protects and what it does not protect.
- Idea-expression dichotomy and originality under Indian copyright law.
- Literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
- Cinematograph films and sound recordings.
- Ownership, authorship and first ownership.
- Assignment and licensing of copyright.
- Moral rights and performers’ rights.
- Fair dealing and permitted uses.
- Digital copyright infringement, piracy, social-media content and platform liability.
- Copyright societies and royalty issues.
- Copyright infringement, notices and civil/criminal litigation.
Part B – Designs Law
- Meaning of industrial design.
- Difference between copyright, design and trademark protection.
- Registrability of designs.
- Novelty and originality in design registration.
- Design piracy and remedies.
- Designs Act, 2000 and Designs Rules, 2001.
- Practical relevance for fashion, product packaging, consumer goods, jewellery, automobiles and industrial products.
Outcome: Understand how creative works, designs, digital content and commercial products are protected, licensed and enforced in today’s content-driven economy.
Day 4 / Module 4 — Patent Law, GI, IP Enforcement, Licensing and Career Pathways
Date: 26th July 2026
Speaker: Mr. Ankit Shrivastava
Theme: From Innovation Protection to IP Practice and Commercialisation
Part A – Patent Law
- Meaning and purpose of patents.
- Patentable invention under Indian law.
- Novelty, inventive step and industrial application.
- Non-patentable inventions under Section 3 and Section 4.
- Patent filing process and specification basics.
- Provisional and complete specifications.
- Patent publication, examination and grant.
- Pre-grant and post-grant opposition.
- Patent infringement and defences.
- Compulsory licensing.
- Pharma patents, software-related inventions, AI-generated inventions and emerging legal issues.
Part B – Geographical Indications and Other IP Rights
- Meaning and purpose of geographical indications.
- Difference between GI and trademark.
- Registration of GIs and authorised users.
- Famous Indian GI examples and their role in the rural economy.
- GI enforcement and misuse.
- Case study on plant variety protection and farmers’ rights.
- Trade secrets and confidential information.
Part C – IP Enforcement, Licensing and Career Pathways
- Civil remedies in IP disputes.
- Criminal remedies in copyright and trademark matters.
- IP licensing, franchising and assignment agreements.
- IP issues in employment, contracts, start-ups and collaborations.
- Career opportunities in IP litigation, IP prosecution, IP portfolio management, law firms, corporate legal departments, media and entertainment law, technology companies, start-ups, research institutions, policy and academia.
Outcome: Gain practical awareness of patent protection, GI law, enforcement remedies, licensing structures and the diverse career opportunities available in Intellectual Property Law.
Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate law students seeking a strong foundation in Intellectual Property Law.
- Judicial services and competitive examination aspirants who want conceptual clarity in IPR.
- Young advocates and litigation associates handling commercial, copyright, trademark or technology-related matters.
- Legal professionals working with businesses, start-ups, media companies, brands, creators or technology platforms.
- Researchers and academicians interested in IP, innovation, technology, AI and creative industries.
- Entrepreneurs, content creators and professionals who want to understand the legal value of their intellectual assets.
- Anyone who wants to explore a career in IP litigation, prosecution, advisory, policy or corporate practice.
What Will You Learn and Achieve?
By the end of this four-day certification course, you will be able to:
- Understand the core framework of Intellectual Property Rights in India.
- Distinguish between patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, GI and trade secrets.
- Identify the legal tools available for protecting brands, content, designs and inventions.
- Understand trademark registration, opposition, cancellation, infringement and passing off.
- Analyse copyright ownership, licensing, fair dealing, piracy and digital infringement.
- Understand design registration, novelty, originality and design piracy.
- Develop clarity on patentability, patent filing, opposition, infringement and compulsory licensing.
- Recognise emerging IP concerns around AI-generated works, software, digital content and online brand misuse.
- Understand IP enforcement, licensing, assignment and franchising structures.
- Identify practical career pathways in IP litigation, law firms, corporate advisory, technology, media, research and policy.
How You Will Learn
This course follows an engaging and practical learning approach:
- Live online sessions led by experienced faculty members.
- Structured and beginner-friendly explanation of core IP concepts.
- Statute-based learning supported by practical illustrations.
- Coverage of contemporary concerns involving AI, digital works, online brands, software and creative industries.
- Opportunity to understand commercial and career relevance of each IP right.
- Dedicated space for questions, discussion and doubt-clearing.
- Lifetime access to recordings for revision and future reference.
Free Bonuses for All Course Participants worth Rs. 5000+
- E-Certificate of Completion: Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the course.
- FREE Job and Internship Placement Support for 1 Year: Participants will get free daily Internship and Job Opportunities Updates for 1 year via LawFoyer Connect.
- FREE Access of Legal AI Certification Workshop: Participants will get free access to LawFoyer’s Advanced Certification Workshop on AI-Powered Legal Research, Writing and Drafting for Law Students and Legal Professionals worth Rs. 499/-.
- FREE Access of Mooting Workshop: Participants will get free access to LawFoyer’s Advanced Certification Workshop on Mooting and Trial Advocacy with AI worth Rs. 499/-.
- Publication Opportunity with LawFoyer’s International Journal: Participants will get discounted publication opportunity with LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research (LIJDLR) [ISSN: 2583-7753], which is indexed in 350+ international libraries and databases including SCC Online, HeinOnline, Harvard HOLLIS, Stanford Libraries, Oxford SOLO, IIM Bangalore Library, Manupatra, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, WorldCat, CrossRef, Europub and many more libraries & databases worldwide.
- Priority Access of Workshops & Webinars: Participants will get priority Access to upcoming skil development workshops and academic webinars by LawFoyer Academy.
- Priority Access to Standardised Mock Tests by LawFoyer’s Quiz Mania
- Other FREE Bonuses: Participants will get free access to bonuses including, inter alia, 4,000+ legal drafts, course reading materials, notes, E-books, PPTs, recordings with lifetime access and much more.
Why Learn Intellectual Property Law with LawFoyer?
LawFoyer is committed to making legal learning practical, accessible and career-oriented for law students and legal professionals.
This course has been carefully structured to help you move beyond memorising legal provisions and develop a practical understanding of how IP law affects brands, innovations, businesses, creators, technology companies, media organisations and legal practice.
Through live learning, expert faculty, structured curriculum, accessible recordings and career-oriented bonuses, this programme is designed to help you build a stronger academic profile and more practical legal perspective.
Whether you are preparing for internships, moots, research projects, competitive examinations, corporate roles or a long-term career in Intellectual Property Law, this course can help you build a meaningful foundation.
COURSE FEE & REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Early Bird Fee for Law Students: ₹ 490 (offer valid till Tonight 11 PM)
- Early Bird Fee for Others: ₹ 980 (offer valid till Tonight 11 PM)
- Course Fee for Law Students (from Tommorrow onwards): ₹ 1000/-
- Course Fee for Others (from Tommorrow onwards): ₹ 2000/-
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our course include daily live classes. You will have the opportunity to attend live lectures, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. The schedule for these live sessions will be 6 PM Onwards.
We understand that our learners may be students or working professionals, so we strive to accommodate everyone's schedules. So our live sessions are held in the late evenings, allowing all participants to attend without compromising their regular classes or work commitments.
We highly recommend attending the live classes after thorough preparation to maximize your learning experience. Just as the true excitement of a live match or performance lies in witnessing it in real-time, the real value of our live classes comes from actively participating and engaging with the content and instructors.
During the live sessions, a wealth of new and practical information is covered, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate feedback.
However, we understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and you may miss a live class. In such cases, you can access the recordings of the live sessions through your personalized Learning Management System (LMS) dashboard.
The LMS dashboard provides 24/7 access to all course materials, including the live session recordings, ensuring that you can catch up on any missed content at your convenience.
Yes. A strong understanding of skills taught in this course will become a key differentiator for you in internships, litigation practice, compliance roles, and research profiles. Moreover, the 1 year Internship and Placement support via LawFoyer Connect will also immensely help you.
The Modules discussed in this course are increasingly becoming part of judicial service examinations and other national exams as well. This course will give you the conceptual clarity and contemporary awareness that you can build upon.
Sessions will be conducted live online. You will receive joining links, reading material, and support via email or WhatsApp.
Yes, policy researchers, working professionals, and enthusiasts with serious interest in modules and skills taught in this course are welcome to join and learn.
