All are welcome to attend this seminar! You will know about the different forms of IP assets, how to protect them from infringement, how not to infringe other people’s IP, understand the legal protection offered through copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, plant varieties, trade secrets, and patents. The seminar will provide good understanding of how to manage your IP and harness it for business and professional advantage.

Creativity fuels Innovation. Innovation spurs R & D and also brings recognition, wealth and economic benefits. Patents give the legal right to protect and exploit these inventions or innovations. Learn all about patents, the patent structure, the patent process, filing and patent applications, and commercially exploiting granted patents. If you are an entrepreneur, scientists, researchers, lawyer, computer software or hardware expert, technology specialist or an academician, this course is meant for you!

The Constitution of US is probably the only constitution in the world that specifically provides for incentives to creators and innovators! The US Patent System is most comprehensive and elaborate. If you are a Lawyer, Patent Agent, IP/Domain Expert looking for filing your patent applications in US, if you are working in an organization which takes outsourced patenting work , or if you are in Research & Development, this course will provide you in-depth knowledge about the US Patent Statutes (35 USC, 37 CFR, MPEP), US Patent Filing Process, Prior Art Searches, and exposure to Claim Drafting.