Скачать или смотреть Free 5-Day Residential IPR Course by CSIR–NIIST | Patents, GI, Trademarks & Copyright Training

The CSIR–NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, invites applications for the MSME-Sponsored 5-Day Residential Skill Development Training Programme on
“Patents, Copyright, Geographical Indications (GI) & Trademarks for Entrepreneurship.”
The program will be conducted from 8–12 December 2025 at CSIR–NIIST.

This fully funded residential training aims to equip students, innovators, startup founders, researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs with essential skills in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Technology Transfer, enabling them to effectively protect, manage and commercialize their innovations. The programme covers both Indian and international IPR frameworks, providing a strong foundation for participants aspiring to enter careers such as Patent Agents, IP Attorneys, IP Analysts, and Technology Transfer Professionals.
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Key Objectives of the Programme
▶️To build comprehensive awareness on IPR and its role in innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.
▶️To impart skills in identifying, protecting and managing intellectual property.
▶️To train participants in drafting, filing and navigating patent processes.
▶️To enhance competencies essential for careers in IP management and technology commercialization.
▶️To provide hands-on exposure to national and international IP systems, patent databases and novelty search tools.
▶️To encourage students, researchers and start-ups to integrate IPR strategies into their R&D and business models.
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Program Benefits
⏩Fully sponsored by the Ministry of MSME – includes training materials, boarding and lodging.
⏩Expert sessions by senior scientists and IPR specialists.
⏩Practical insights into patent law, copyright essentials, GI registrations and trademark procedures.
⏩Exposure to IP case studies, real-world examples and innovation protection pathways.
⏩Valuable for students, researchers, faculty, start-up founders and MSME innovators.
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Course Content / Syllabus Highlights
1. Introduction to IPR
🌐Inventions as intangible property
🌐Intellectual Property vs. IPR
🌐IPR as an exclusive right
🌐Philosophy of patents
🌐Copyrights & related rights
🌐Trademarks
🌐Geographical Indications
🌐PVPFR
🌐Trade Secrets
🌐Industrial Designs
🌐IC Layout & Circuit Design
🌐WIPO Framework
2. Patent Law & Practice in India
⚛️Patentability criteria
⚛️Inventive step
⚛️Indian Patent Act – Sections 3 & 4
⚛️Patent filing procedures
⚛️Novelty search & prior art analysis
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Important Dates
👉🏽Program Dates: 8–12 December 2025
👉🏽Last Date to Apply: 22 November 2025
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How to Apply
🔗Applications must be submitted online at:
🔗 http://sdp.niist.res.in

Shortlisting is based on academic background, work experience, interest in entrepreneurship, and Government of India norms.
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Organized By
CSIR–NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
(Sponsored by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India)
Course Coordinators:
Mr. Praveen Raj R. S. (Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR–NIIST)
Dr. T. Venkatesh (Senior Scientist, CSIR–NIIST)
Skill Coordinator:
Mr. Moni V. (Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR–NIIST)
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