About Online Course on Patenting System in India: MNLU Mumbai

In today’s innovation-driven economy, understanding the patenting system in India has become essential for lawyers, entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and technology professionals. To fulfil this growing need, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, through its DPIIT IPR Chair and Centre for Research in IP (CRIP), is organising a One-Week Online Certificate Course on the Patenting System in India from 15th to 21st December 2025.

This professional course provides practical and legal training on every stage of patent law—from filing and drafting to enforcement and commercialisation.

About Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai

Established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, 2014, MNLU Mumbai is one of India’s leading National Law Universities. The university is committed to:

• Advanced legal education
• Policy-oriented legal research
• Training future leaders in advocacy, law reform, and social transformation

Its DPIIT IPR Chair & CRIP actively promote innovation and legal awareness in intellectual property rights.

Why This Patent Course Is Important

India has one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation and startup ecosystems, but many innovators still lack clarity about:

• How the patent system works
• What can and cannot be patented
• How to protect intellectual property legally
• How to commercialise inventions

This course removes these gaps by offering hands-on guidance from patent officers, IP experts, and senior advocates.

Course Overview: What Will You Learn?

This course is designed to give both legal and practical exposure to:

• Evolution of the Indian Patent System
• Patent filing and drafting techniques
• Patent prosecution and opposition
• Licensing, assignment, and commercialization
• Infringement and enforcement mechanisms

Course Schedule & Topics

1. 🕒 Daily Timing: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Two sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes)
2. 📍 Mode: Fully Online via Zoom

Who Should Join This Course?

This course is ideal for:

1. Law students & lawyers
2. Patent agents (aspiring & practicing)
3. Startups & MSME founders
4. Engineers & researchers
5. Academicians & IP professionals
6. Business and R&D professionals

Expert Faculty & Resource Persons

Participants will learn from some of India’s most respected IP professionals, including:

• DPIIT IPR Chair Professor
• Deputy Controller, Indian Patent Office
• Senior Advocates and IP Partners
• University Professors and Industry Experts

This ensures practical exposure + legal accuracy.

Fees Structure (Clear Breakdown Table)

⚠️ Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Registration & Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Certificate: e-Certificate issued to all participants
• Evaluation: MCQ-based test & feedback on final day
• Zoom Link: Shared 2 days before the course begins

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