What is an IPR?

Intellectual property means the property represented by the product emanating

from creativity of the human mind, human intellect and creative ideas. It can be an
invention, original designs, trademark, artistic creation etc.
The growing importance of intellectual property rights both in national and
international arena has evoked keen interest among policy makers, inventors,
Creators, trading community, the researchers and academicians. The property
Created by the intellectual activity in the field of science art etc, demanding
Legal protection has assumed greater contemporary significance.
By acquiring a legal right over the property, the creator of the intellectual property
seeks to ensure that he has exclusive rights over it and that the property can be put
to use by others only with his consent.
Industrial property mainly consists of:
1. Patents:eg-Industrial product
2. Designs: For creations determining the appearance of industrial products
3. Trademarks: Issued for identification of the manufacturer or vendor of the
product e.g.-coke label is a trademark
4. Copyrights: Relates to artistic and literary creations such as poem, novel,
painting, computer soft wares etc.
Geographical indication:
It identifies agriculture, natural or a manufactured goods, originating from a
definite territory.It is an indication or appellation of the origin of a particular
product. For example: Darjeeling tea, basmati rice kanchipuram sarees, Nagpur
oranges etc
Scope for technocrats in IPR
Patent law is a fascinating, profitable career field for many engineers and scientists
looking for something other than traditional career pathway. Being a part of this
field will secure you a front row position on the cutting edge of science and
technology.
From genetic engineering, mechanical engineering to computer software to light
bulbs and even new engine components, People will always invent new things.
Even more so, these inventions will always be labeled and traded as Intellectual
property (IP).
Once you have taken and passed the Patent agent examination you will be
considered as a registered Patent agent before the Indian Patent office (IPO).
Who are patent agents?
• Patent agents are the certified Patent professional by Patent office(comes
under ministry of commerce)
• Patent agents are entitled to practice before the patent office.
• Patent agents are governed by the Indian Patent Act,1970
• Patent agents exist worldwide in accordance with their country Patent law
Qualification for a Patent agent:
• Must be a Science/Engineering graduate.
• Must have qualified Patent agent examination conducted by Indian patent
office in the month of November.
• Must be above 21 years of age.
• Should not be punished by any court.
What is Patent Agent exam?
• Examination is conducted by Indian Patent office in the month of November.
• The exam consists of two written papers, followed by a mock interview.
• Total marks are 300
• Individual have to attain a 60% of aggregate and 50% in each paper
• For details of exams,syllabus please visit www.ipindia.nic.in

Job opportunities in Patent:

• Where there is a research there is a Patent work.
• Most of the pharma,biotech,chemical,mechanical,soft engg etc.Industries
have IP cell-Jobs are there in these sector
 • India is becoming an outsourcing hub knowledge process outsourcing
(KPO)/legal process outsourcing (LPO) industries are growing rapidly.
These are recession proof jobs as well.
• Government research organizations like:ICMR,CSIR,ICAR etc have a patent
cell-Jobs are in this sector
• Indian patent office creates jobs in Patent
• IP firms recruits Patent agents
More over to it if research work of any industry will grow,this area will grow
automatically.The field of Patent Law is wide open to biologist,engineers,scientists
and many other science and technology professionals.You don’t need a law degree
to be successful in this techno-legal area of complex but fascinating world of
Patents.

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