One year PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law – NLSIU
Before I begin this post, this is my mantra since the last few years when I have been exposed to this: I have a fondness for IP creation or Intellectual Property creation and this blog probably stands testimony to that fact! Which better place than to study IPR law from India’s topmost institute – National law school of India University (NLSIU).
I have written about this earlier too: http://ecofin.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/captive-product-units/
I have been in the IT products industry for almost 7+ years now. I have seen patent issues, copyright issues, trademark issues/cases (during my EMIB and otherwise) and these three are broadly classified under the common head ”IP” or “Intellectual Property”.
I had blogged on this topic earlier as well – http://ecofin.wordpress.com/2006/11/13/wto-the-world-trade-organization/
We had studied about the TRIPS agreement in detail during my Executive Masters in International business course at the prestigious Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi and I was most fascinated by this topic then as well! Think about this: RIM (Research in motion), the maker of the popular brand of email push phones or the “BlackBerry” had fought bitterly over a patent dispute some years back and had to pay almost $612.5 million in a patent settlement case. That is the power of IP.
There was one more case of Satyam versus UPaid- http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2008/487.html in recent times which is still being fought over in the courts and was in the news recently.
People speak always of other investment vehicles which are ambigious to them such as Real Estate, or Stock Markets or the Bond markets but when they have intelligence and intellectual prowess, they should try to harness the power of “IP”!
It was therefore a no brainer for me when I heard of this course being conducted by the prestigious institution – The National law school of India University” situated in Nagarbhavi in Bangalore. I have driven through this institute many times before as that part of Bangalore city is covered by lush green forests etc. and this school is situated in that scenic area!
I had to get a demand draft from my bank, and then had to get my passport size, stamp size photos printed and then ran around for a gazetted officer – I found one at a Government office.
Then, went to the post office and sent it to NLSIU by speed post – at least hopefully, completing my application process.
I am told this course is quite rigorous and they have contact sessions only for Bangalore residents which is a big plus for me given that I live here.
Lets see if the admission goes through etc. but I have thrust my first foot forward into studying law as it always enchanted me to study this rather intriguing subject and see the other side of it – I have dealt with so many legal scrutinies of documents in last few years (both at workplace and on the personal front) and therefore it will be very interesting!
I am doing this solely to satiate my voracious appetite for doing something different and studying something I can apply again – like my EMIB. Lets see how I make use of this – I first have to pass the rigours of this course, but before that, I must get admission to this course!
Will keep sending regular updates on this.
After all, I am a Libran and the scales of justice come naturally to my character and assessment characteristics - in taking an impartial viewpoint of any situation!
Update #1: I got the following confirmation that my application has been delivered to NLSIU from India Post.
Source: India Post – http://www.indiapost.gov.in
Update#2: I called NLSIU campus today – 29th May 2008 – and they confirmed my application has been received/accepted and nothing more is required for enrolment. They confirmed that classes would started in July/August 2008. So, I am on my way to study IPR law from India’s #1 coaching institution for law!
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July 27, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Hi Naveen,
Congratulations on your admission to the IPR course at NLS…
I am a patent analyst working for an international information solutions providing company and i am very intersted in this course… I have a couple of questions for you…
1. I found that the deadline for the application/admission has extended till Sep. 30th… but you say that your classes have started on August? Can you please clarify?
2. I have been analysing the patents (i.e the finished products) but have never been on the other side (making/ applying for the patent). Can you please give me an idea about the opportunities people like me ( who have no background in law) will have after completing this course??
Thanks a lot…
SAthish
Sathish
September 17, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Hi Satish,
Thank you for writing in.
Here are my responses to your questions:
1. I found that the deadline for the application/admission has extended till Sep. 30th… but you say that your classes have started on August? Can you please clarify?
I guess, the one with extended deadline was end of August (31st). Are you sure September admssions are being accepted? If they are are, good for you! I think you would have only missed only 2 classes so far so you can catch up. We have completed 2 proper classroom sessions of entire day length duration thus far.
2. I have been analysing the patents (i.e the finished products) but have never been on the other side (making/ applying for the patent). Can you please give me an idea about the opportunities people like me ( who have no background in law) will have after completing this course??
Oh plenty. You are in a sweet spot because you can utilize your patent analysis knowledge with the intricacies of how the legal system around it works as also the tech side of things. I believe it is mandatory – you should see their classroom sessions where the technical stuff around patent applications is equally critical to law.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Naveen
Naveen
September 17, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Hi Naveen,
Thanks a lot for the reply… I never thought you would reply so soon…
I found the deadline extension from the NLS website. I have popped up a mail to the registrar and the admissions office for PGDIPR… i am thinking of calling them tomorrow as well…
One more question… Do you have an idea on the no. of people they take every year for this program, As even if the deadline is extended, its kinda late and i am worried about the non-refundable application/admission fee that is asked to be sent with the app.?
And how were the classes you have attended so far?
Thanks a lot…
Sathish
Sathish
September 18, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Hi Sathish,
I do not think they have restrictions on # of people every year.
The classes were truly enthralling. Very informative. They have their best faculty coaching us.
Looking forward to meeting you at Bangalore the next class in the BA LLB classroom!
Good luck for your admissions.
Regards,
Naveen
Naveen Athresh
September 19, 2008 at 11:39 am
My name is deepa.s I am interested in doing the PG diploma in IPR. I have done MPHIL in chemistry an aspiring to do PhD. Can you help me in this regard.
deepa.s
September 19, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Hi Deepa,
First of all, you need to move fast if you need to apply to NLSIU for the IPR course. The d-day might alredy be up. There was another person who wrote to me (you can check the comments section) who said they are still accepting late admissions.
Second, assuming you get admission, congratulations. You are in the right place and you will definitely have the best of faculty coaching you every month.
I am positive it will help us perceive IP with the law background upon course completion.
Given your background in Chemistry, its a bonus. There is a mixed culture at our class and its filled to the brim.
Hope you can get admission at NLSIU this year.
Cheers,
Naveen
Naveen Athresh
September 19, 2008 at 11:35 pm
could you please let me know the salary scales people are getting after completion of the coure, probably ypur seniore, very curious abt it.
thanks in advance…..
karthik
November 17, 2008 at 6:32 pm
My name is Megha. I am interested in doing the PG diploma in IPR. I have done LL.B and appered LL.M (Ist Part) through pune university. presently i am working in Pharma Industry as a legal and admin officer. can i attend this course with correspondence, how can i download the forms ?Can you help me in this regard.
Megha
January 8, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Sir/Madam….
I m a BBA+LLB (Hons.) 4th year student can i join a course called.. deploma in IPR from NLSIU Bangalore (Distance Learning)
Manish Sharma
July 24, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I m Mukul, I m interested in doing the PG diploma in IPR. I hav dn B.Pharm just, so I m fresher & I hav no wrk exprnce of mrket or industry. Pls tell me wht the scope after D. in IPR from NLSIU.
Mukul
August 30, 2009 at 12:29 am
I am doing M.Sc(Horticulture)PHT in UAS, Bangalore i want to information about IPR PG Diplomo course information and fee structure in bangalore institute
Thank u
SELVAKUMAR R
September 25, 2009 at 11:09 am