Diploma in Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Laws

Unleash Your Potential in the Lucrative World of Intellectual Property!

Intellectual property (IP) may be intangible, but its value surpasses tangible assets. Whether it's a catchy song, groundbreaking invention, or a unique color scheme, owning IP grants exclusive rights and the power to monetize it in various ways.

Ever wondered why the USA reigns as the world's wealthiest superpower? It's because of their abundance of intellectual property, earning them money every time we buy a phone, watch movies, or surf the internet.

Take Apple, for instance. Most of its products are manufactured in China, but the real wealth comes from their IP. A $649 iPhone costs only $219.80 to make, with the rest earned through intellectual property. That's what makes Apple and the USA so rich.

India is catching up fast in IP protection. With over 300,000 trademarks filed in 2019 and more than 15,000 patents granted in a single financial year, the value of intellectual property is finally being realized in India. This has led to a surge in jobs within the IP industry.

IP is diverse, offering a plethora of opportunities for aspiring experts. Whether you want to focus on trademarks, copyrights, media, or technology, the choice is yours. Building strong brands through trademarks is crucial for businesses to succeed, making it a widely used form of IP.

The media and entertainment industries are also booming, driven by new technological advancements. Giants like Netflix are investing heavily in original content, creating vast opportunities for media lawyers. This is the golden age for media law, and you can be a part of it.

Fashion and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries also offer incredible prospects for IP lawyers. As counterfeits flood the market due to e-commerce, fashion houses seek IP lawyers to protect their brands. FMCG giants hire in-house counsel to safeguard their numerous brands.

Are you ready to dive into this invisible goldmine? Ask yourself these questions:

• Do you dream of working in an intellectual property law firm?
• Want to offer innovative services to independent clients?
• Aspire to become an in-house counsel in a media or production company?
• Are you a company secretary or Chartered Accountant looking to assist clients with IP filings, opposition work, and licensing contracts?
• Do you believe there's a lack of practical skills taught in law school?
• Think IP is a distinct area of practice, and it's not too late to venture into it?
• Want to make a shift to a different domain of IP after working in one? For instance, from patent filings to trademarks?
• Struggling to move from IP opposition to litigation?
• Lack experience in contract drafting, preventing you from working in the media industry?
• Worried that your lack of scientific knowledge hinders your chances in the patent industry?

Unlock the doors to a life-changing career in intellectual property. Embrace the potential, explore the limitless opportunities, and pave the way for success in the fascinating world of IP!

Common Myths About Building a Career in Intellectual Property Law - Debunked!

• Myth 1: Knowledge of registration work is enough for clients.
  While understanding registration work is valuable, it's not the only requirement clients may have. In this field, you might need to handle opposition, litigation, licensing, copyright enforcement, and drafting agreements. Diversify your skills to meet clients' varied needs.
• Myth 2: Years of training at a law firm are necessary for practical work.
  Practical work isn't tied to years of experience. You learn by doing, not just by time spent. Gaining highly in-demand skills within a month is just as valuable as a few years. What matters most is your actual ability, not how long you've been doing it.
• Myth 3: Clients won't come without years of law firm experience.
  Clients seek skills, not just experience. If you possess the right skills, you can win their trust, regardless of your years in the field. Focus on building a strong skill set to attract clients.
• Myth 4: It's too late to learn about IP if I didn't focus on it in law school.
  It's never too late to learn something new. IP shares principles with general law, and you can grasp its concepts even if you didn't focus on it in college.
• Myth 5: Specializing in IP limits my career options.
  Deep knowledge of intellectual property law opens up a world of opportunities. It intersects with contract drafting, technology laws, and competition law. Plus, there are numerous in-house counsel jobs available for young lawyers in this field.
• Myth 6: Certificates will make me stand out to recruiters.
  Certificates alone won't guarantee success. Recruiters look for real skills and knowledge, not just the number of certificates you possess. Focus on acquiring valuable skills that will make you truly stand out.

Don't be held back by these misconceptions. Embrace the potential of intellectual property law and work on developing the skills that truly matter. Unlock a world of opportunities and pave the way for a successful career in this exciting field!

Who should take this course?

• Decision makers and officers in IP driven companies and media and entertainment companies
• Lawyers working for technology, ecommerce, FMCG companies that engage in a lot of advertising activities 
• Entrepreneurs and directors who want to master legal aspects of intellectual property, media and entertainment business 
• Interested in building a career in IP law or work abroad, or work for international clients
• Interested to build a practice in trademark law, copyright law or patent disputes
• Aspire to work in IP law firms or IP or Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) teams in big law firms
• Stuck in dead end jobs that pay less and make you work too much
• Dreaming of a legal career in the USA or UK
• Lawyers looking to specialize in media, entertainment or intellectual property laws
• Lawyers looking to build a practice in trademark law, copyright law, patent law, fashion law etc. 
• Law students looking to work in IP law firms or IP or TMT teams in big law firms 
• Law students looking to work with media or digital media companies

What will you learn?

• Fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) Law
• Types of Intellectual Property (Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, etc.)
• IP Protection and Enforcement Strategies
• Legal Aspects of Media and Entertainment Industries
• Copyright and Licensing Agreements
• Trademark Registration and Protection
• Patent Law and Patent Disputes
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation in Media and Entertainment
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age
• IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• International IP Laws and Cross-Border Issues
• Emerging Trends in IP and Media Law

Training Methodology

Online 24/7 access

Access study materials via our online portal & via our anroid & iOS apps.

Practical Exercises

Two practical exercises every week, each followed by written feedback.

Live Online Classes

Live online classes based on exercises, allowing questions and feedback.

Convenient Class timings

Classes held after work hours, typically on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.

Live Doubt Clearing

Live doubt clearing for support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.

What is the career potential after doing this course?

• ​This course provides a detailed understanding of the strategy, creation, registration and monetization of different intellectual property forms in India and offshore, with multiple practical examples and case studies.
• Intellectual property is frequently monetized through a variety of contracts in different industries. Some of them have their own set of commercial jargon based on the commercial intent behind the transaction. Knowing what the jargon means and then learning how to draft such contracts is effectively crucial to build a career in this area. Plenty of sample contracts and drafting exercises are included in this course. 
• Intellectual property finds a very heavy application in the media and entertainment sector, so a course on intellectual property is not complete without a discussion of media and entertainment laws. This course covers unique laws regulating different forms of media, intellectual property and other legal issues pertaining to the media and entertainment industry.
• There is a lot of copyright related compliance work because of the surge of online streaming platforms such as Netflix, hotstar, Apple TV+, etc. 
• The contracts and licensing work in the media industry has tremendously increased because of the original content on the internet. This original content has also given rise to disputes related to defamation as well as comparative advertising. 
• India’s online gaming industry has been thriving and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 per cent between FY18-23 to reach Rs 11,900 crore (US$ 1.68 billion) in FY23 to bring in more due diligence and licensing work. 
• New businesses which intend to create video apps for regional content are also entering the space as they identify a vacuum in this market and a scope for growth, and they have similar legal needs as the established players. This is a great career opportunity to tap for young lawyers.
• There are also opportunities for doing freelance work for artists, individual creative professionals and talent management agencies.
• Media and entertainment companies are building up their in-house teams continuously to handle a large volume of legal work as they expand their content repertoire through original content creation and licensing of existing content.
• Trademark law practitioners have to deal with registration, objections, oppositions, licensing and assignments etc. Trademark litigation has massively increased in volume over the years, turning trademark practice into a very lucrative profession.
• There are plenty of IPR and boutique law firms and many independent lawyers catering to startups and SMEs with respect to their trademark law needs. 
• There are mid-sized IP law firms (appointing between 50-200 lawyers) which engage in registration of IP, managing IP portfolios, enforcement of IP rights, disputes and litigation over IP, licensing and assignment of IP rights and such other work.  These law firms provide a great opportunity to have a rewarding career in IP law to young lawyers.
• There are also many boutique media and entertainment law firms, especially in Mumbai, which offer excellent opportunities.
• There are LPOs, technology platforms such as VakilSearch and Indiafilings that hire hundreds of lawyers and IP professionals to register trademarks, copyright, patents etc at very economic rates.
• Licensing, assignments, objections, oppositions and litigation has massively increased in volume over the years, turning IP law as a very lucrative profession.
• Media and entertainment companies are hiring many lawyers to manage various aspects of their business. 
• Apart from tier 1 and tier 2 law firms, there are plenty of boutique law firms and many independent lawyers catering to startups and SMEs with respect to their IP law needs. These lawyers also need these same skills and make very good money.
• We are yet just scratching the surface. There is a lot to be done in the next 3 years. Also, the space has become highly litigious given tons of complaints, objections to movies and specific scenes etc having become routine. As a result, lawyers who can handle IP, media and entertainment law are on very high demand.
• If you want to pick up some expertise and knowledge on IP, media and entertainment laws, this is a great time. The market is not saturated and very few lawyers have comprehensive knowledge of these laws. It will definitely go a long way to make your CV stand out, impress the interviewer, get the next promotion, or even to start your own practice.
• You cannot learn these things by studying any particular laws, regulations or rules, and there are no adequate books that can help you here. Success in IP, media and entertainment law practice require skills which are more varied than merely knowing the provisions of various statutes. 
• Check out the learning objectives to understand what you will exactly need to learn.

Potential employers

• Law Firms: These are legal organizations that offer a wide range of legal services to clients. They often have dedicated departments or practice groups specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment laws. Working in a law firm provides exposure to diverse cases and clients.
• Boutique TMT Firms: These are specialized law firms focusing on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors. They handle legal matters related to technology, media, and telecommunications industries, offering exciting opportunities for IP and media law enthusiasts.
• Media and Entertainment Companies: These companies are involved in the production, distribution, and marketing of media and entertainment content, including movies, music, television shows, and digital content. They need legal professionals to handle various contracts, licensing, and intellectual property matters.
• Technology Companies: Technology firms require legal experts to manage their intellectual property, software licensing agreements, and other legal aspects. As technology advances, the demand for IP professionals in these companies continues to grow.
• TV Channels: TV channels require legal support for content acquisition, distribution agreements, talent contracts, and other media-related legal matters.
• Newspapers: Newspaper publishing companies need legal professionals to handle issues related to copyrights, content licensing, and media regulations.
• Social Media Platforms: Social media companies seek legal expertise to navigate complex issues surrounding user-generated content, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
• Digital Media Organizations: These organizations operate in the digital space, producing online content such as articles, videos, and multimedia. Legal experts are required to protect their intellectual property and handle licensing agreements.
• Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Firms: LPO firms provide legal support and services to clients from various industries. They may handle contract drafting, intellectual property research, and legal documentation for their clients.
• Production Houses: Film and television production houses require legal professionals to handle talent contracts, licensing agreements, and protect their intellectual property rights.
• Music Companies: Music production and distribution companies need legal experts to handle music licensing agreements, copyright protection, and contract negotiations with artists.
• Advertising Agencies: Advertising firms require legal support in drafting contracts, protecting creative content, and ensuring compliance with advertising regulations.
• Think Tanks: These research institutions may require legal expertise to handle copyright, licensing, and intellectual property matters related to their research and publications.
• Independent Litigators: Legal professionals specializing in intellectual property, media, and entertainment law can choose to work independently as litigators, handling cases and disputes for clients in these industries.

As a graduate with a Diploma in Intellectual Property, Media, and Entertainment Laws, you have a wide range of potential employers offering exciting and challenging career opportunities in various sectors, each with its unique legal complexities and rewards.

What kind of recruitment and placement support will I get?

• Unique Training Method: We're the sole organization in India offering comprehensive, exercise-based courses.
• Employer Recognition: Many leading employers, law firms, and companies actively seek our high-performing students.
• Career Opportunities: Success in our courses can lead to job placements, internships, and assessment internships in esteemed law firms, with renowned lawyers, and various companies.
• Empowering Learners: We focus on empowering learners with not just knowledge and skills, but also real-world opportunities.
• Dedicated Support Team: Our dedicated team is here to assist you with placements, internships, and freelance opportunities.
• Proven Success: Between April 2021 and June 2023, we've helped over 21,000 students secure job and internship opportunities.
• Media Recognition: Our achievements have been featured in respected media outlets like The Hindu, Business World, and India Education Diary.
• Impressive Value: Our students have secured over Rs. 2.7 Crore (USD 330,000) worth of work, with records of INR 30 LPA (USD 37,500) domestically and INR 50 LPA (USD 62,500) internationally.
• Comprehensive Support: From day one, our placement team guides you in setting goals, crafting standout CVs, enhancing interview skills, and supporting your critical first month on the job or during an internship.
• Trusted Recruiters: We've built strong collaborations with recruiters who prefer hiring our well-trained students.
• Competitive Edge: Partnering with us gives you an edge in the job market and opens doors to exciting career prospects.

Here are a few examples of some students who secured jobs after pursuing the course

Purbayan Nath Purkayastha, a 2021 graduate from Assam University received a job offer as a contract analyst at Pramata, A software development company based in Brisbane. 

Abha Tumne, A 2022 law graduate received a job offer as an associate at Lex Mantis, a law firm in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 

Riya Singh, a 2022 graduate from University of Calcutta received a job offer from Biswajit Sarkar- Advocates- IP attorneys, an IP law firm based out of Kolkata. 

Jeetu Kanwar, a law graduate from Army Law Institute, Mohali got a job offer from HSBC for the position of a legal analyst. 

What is unique about this course?

• The course is intense, requiring 8-10 hours per week, but rest assured, you'll receive personalized attention and coaching from the trainer. Individual feedback on your work will help you excel.Throughout the course, you'll write an article each month, and we'll guide you in publishing it on our blog or other industry publications.

• Moreover, we provide a free course on professional networking, CV writing, and interview skills to enhance your job search.

• Impressively, outstanding performers may receive recommendations for internships and jobs at top law firms. But if you don't need such assistance, just let us know how we can support you.

• This course isn't just for aspiring lawyers; it's highly beneficial for professionals, business negotiators, and entrepreneurs who regularly deal with contracts. The invaluable knowledge gained will serve them well in their careers.

• The course trains you on different kinds of actual work that is required to be performed by lawyers and other professionals. After finishing the course, you will know as much practical knowledge as a lawyer working at a big law firm in these teams will know after a year or two of experience. 

• After completing the course, you will be able to perform various tasks that fall in the domain of media, entertainment and intellectual property laws and be at ease with different aspects of trademarks, copyrights and patents. 

• We also recommend this course to other professionals like music and movie directors, media personnels, singers, writers and other artists who can immensely benefit from this knowledge.

How is this course better than other online courses on IPR?

Can I get remote freelance work after doing this course?

• At LawSikho, we have two types of students: those who already possess good legal skills and those who are in the process of learning. We believe in enabling our learners to start earning from their knowledge without delay.
• For students with professional-level legal skills, we offer opportunities in contract drafting, data & privacy, international business law, US immigration law, litigation support, and international IP law work.
• However, we understand that acquiring professional-level skills takes time. For those who are still developing their legal skills, we provide alternative work opportunities such as writing articles, conducting research, legal transcription, data entry, law firm administration, social media management, and more. Some students even engage in tasks like voice-over work, data compilation, translation, and virtual assistance.
• We have established a dedicated team that actively pitches to organizations in the US to help LawSikho students find remote work.
• We have set up a US entity to bridge the trust gap between US legal professionals and an organization operating from India.
• We focus on getting learners their first three clients, guiding them in crafting impressive proposals. By the time they secure these initial clients, learners become well-adjusted to the process and can independently attract more clients.
• They build their CVs and profiles with real work experience and testimonials, opening doors to numerous opportunities.
• Getting started is often the hardest part, but at LawSikho, we make the process frictionless. We have witnessed law students earning well over $1000 per month.
• Some students have earned $500 in their first month as a side gig. We have students who, after a year, now earn $10,000 per month. While some may start with $300, they make progress by learning new skills, improving their profiles, and pitching for higher-paying work.
• Between April 2021 and June 2023, we created over 21000+ opportunities for our learners, resulting in thousands of students securing freelance work. The total value of work secured amounts to over $3,30,000 (Aprox INR 2.7 Crore). Additionally, hundreds of individuals found employment, and secured internships.
• Please note that these numbers represent the initial gigs facilitated directly by us or those on which we actively collaborated with the learners. Students have also secured additional work beyond our tracking

Here are a few examples of learners who secured remote freelance work

• Vaishnavi Shrivastava, 2022 law graduate from D. Y. Patil College, University of Mumbai. She had done one of our IP courses in 2020. In April 2021, we set up our freelancing team. By May 2021, Vaishnavi had started freelancing when she was in 4th year of her college. She had obtained a domestic job offer in Chennai which would pay her 25K as a junior associate, which she rejected. Initially, she was doing content writing work for IP law firms in the US and Australia, and then she got remote trademark registration and other paralegal work as well. 8 months back she was earning INR 50,000 per month, working 80 hours in a month. Now, she has recently hit a personal earnings milestone INR 1,50,000 per month last month - and she works less than 80 hours/month! 

• Soham Devlekar, who was a 3rd year LLB student from Babasaheb Apte Law College, University of Mumbai when he enrolled in our courses. in December last year, he received a part time job at Cowlitz Law Group in the US (a law firm that works on real estate, personal injury, family law, etc.). He started at 5 USD per hour and later was earning USD 8/hr for being a virtual assistant, doing social media marketing and some contract review. He was earning around USD 1400 per month. 

What kind of assignments will you get?

• You are a trademark attorney providing the service of filing applications for trademark registration and other services like trademark prosecution and opposition. One of your clients has been in the business of manufacturing and selling high quality skin care since 2000. He has come to you for help regarding how to go about the registration of the name and logo of his brand.  
• Your clients want to register their trademark on an intent to use basis for ‘pharmaceutical preparations and drugs for human consumption’. You, as their trademark attorney, recently filed a trademark application for their mark under class 5. You have now received the examination report for the application on various absolute and relative grounds. Do the needful. 
• Your client is the owner of a sportswear brand which uses the slogan ‘Just Become It’  which is a registered trademark. You have come across an application for the mark ‘Just get it’ to be registered under the same class as your client’s mark. Advice your client and help her file a notice of opposition against the Applicant. 
• You had filed a notice of opposition for your client ‘Hidesign’ against the application for registration of the mark ‘Redesign’ in the same class. The Applicant has submitted the counter statement in response to the notice of opposition. In order to take the opposition forward, you are required to provide the evidence in support of the notice of opposition filed by you. 
• You represent a fashion retail giant which is well known for a checkered pattern called ‘Rubbery check’. One of the singers recently launched a song by the name ‘Rubbery check’ and the video also shows the dancers wearing the said patterned clothes. Your client wants to know if prior to approaching the court, the singer could be intimated about the client’s rights and can be asked to take the song and the video down or change the name of the song and remove the infringing parts of the video. What would you advise the client? 
• Your client owns and operates an e-commerce platform for dairy goods and other groceries under the domain name ‘freshfirst.in’. It is well-known and respected in the market for its product quality. Another company called Fresh Edibles Pvt. Ltd. has registered its e-commerce platform selling similar goods as your client under the domain name ‘freshfest.in’. Your client has received communication from several customers complaining about the quality of confectionery delivered by freshfest.in, since they believe it to be affiliated to your client. What is the course of action that your client shall take in such a scenario. 
• An individual residing in New Delhi, is the owner of various brands having trademark registrations with respect to shoes, electrical appliances and computers respectively. He decides to transfer the ownership of the trademark registered under the relevant class for electrical appliances, to another individual. The parties are looking to have an association wherein after the agreement is executed, the  transferee shall have the rights to use the mark wholly. The transferer shall have no rights in the trademark whatsoever and the sole authority with respect to the use of the mark shall be exercised by the transferee. Draft the relevant agreement. 
• Your client is a fashion designer and has come up with a new range of products consisting of jewelry, watches, and gemstones. Prior to launching the products, she is worried that someone will copy her designs and sell them at lower prices which will sabotage her business. What are the ways in which she can protect her designs from being copied? 
• A tailor running two small shops in New Delhi has designed a range of dresses which are really unique in form, texture and colours. He released the pictures of the same to some of his customers, one of whom owns a retail store chain all across the US. She is willing to sell these dresses at her stores in exchange for a recurring revenue for the tailor. The tailor is a little apprehensive about the deal and needs advice regarding the ownership of the IP in the design of the dress, his obligations and assurance about his revenue. Advise the tailor and draft the appropriate agreement between him and the retail store owner. 
• A shop owner in Delhi wishes to commission an artist to paint the front wall of his shop. He wants to ensure that he would own the copyright over the created work and also wants to lay down the terms on which the artist would be working. Draft a work for hire agreement for the parties. 
• Your client is a private company incorporated in India. It aims to create an electricity reading meter that automatically transmits the usage information to the relevant authorities. A japanese company has already developed this technology to a great extent. It has agreed to transfer the same to Electrify Solutions and to conduct further R&D together with your client's company. Draft a technology transfer agreement to be entered between the parties. 
• Company A is a well established phone manufacturer in India which recently came up with the technology of contextual intelligence in mobile phones. This technology was soon declared to be a standard essential patent by a Standard Setting Organization. Company B, seeking to implement the technology in its products went to company A to get a license for the same. Company A not only asked for an exorbitant amount in exchange of the license but also demanded 5% royalty rate of the selling price for each phone sold that used the said technology. Aggrieved by this, company B has approached you for legal opinion. 
• Your client owns a multinational clothing company and has trademark registrations in various countries including India and the US. He recently found that someone has been exporting clothes, from India to the US, which are identical to his signature style of clothing under a very similar name as his brand. What is the action that you would suggest he goes ahead with? 
• A technology company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, licensing and selling computer software and consumer electronics recently got the information that their user interface (UI) designs and other confidential information related to their software and applications are being passed on to their competitors. It was found out by the company’s executives that some of their agents might be behind the disclosure of this information as the same was transferred to the competitors through their IP address. Advise the company as to what steps can be taken to immediately stop the infringement. 
• A movie production house is releasing its dream project this December. It has been brought to their notice that the movie has been made available for online viewing across various servers. The producers of the movie will incur great and irreparable losses if the situation is not contained. They are clueless as to what steps shall be taken to stop these servers from showcasing the movie. Initiate a suit claiming Copyright infringement on behalf of the company. 
• A South Indian producer wants to get into an agreement with a film distributor and a producer for exploitation of the hindi version of his film. Advise him and draft the relevant agreement(s) between the parties. 
• Production Company A is producing a web series. The budget for the web series being low, they cannot invest extensively in original music. In episode 3 of their web series, they want to use the original version of the song 'Neela Aasmaan so gaya', as sung and recorded by Lata Mangeshkar and used in the film 'Silsila' in 1964. In episode 6 of the web series, they want to use Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”. Company A has approached you for advice.
• R Entertainment is engaged in the business of producing and distributing cinematograph films and web shows. Currently, they are producing a film tentatively titled ‘Hindi Medium’ that is scheduled to be released in June, 2021. As an in-house lawyer for R Entertainment, advise them regarding the different kinds of exploitation agreements that R Entertainment could enter into and draft the key clauses of these agreements. 
• A production house is in the process of creating a web series and delivering it to their digital partner. The producer has provided digital partners the first cut of episode 1 of season 1 of the show, and the partner now has to review the content and raise concerns, if any, with respect to their compliance regulations. Having watched the episode (which included violence, nudity, animal cruelty as well as smoking), point out the instances that the digital partner should seek clarification for. Consequently, explain how the producer should respond to such issues raised by the partner. Additionally, list down the general concerns (especially with respect to regulations, authorizations and statutory compliances in India), if any, that the partner should seek clarification on. 
• A Production House is producing a Web Series and wants to portray luxury cars in various scenes therein. They have approached a luxury car manufacturer with a deal for such integration. How will you capture the understanding between the parties in this agreement? 
• A producer is in the process of making a film which is nearing completion. He now intends to initiate paperwork for the distribution of theatrical rights of the film in India as well as overseas. For the purposes thereof, he is desirous of entering into an agreement with a distributor for transferring the theatrical exploitation rights of the film. Draft the relevant agreement between the parties. 
• An educational technology and online tutoring platform, is in the process of developing content for their guidebooks and reading materials. They intend to incorporate some content, already printed and published in educational books belonging to various different publishers, in their reading materials in order to make the materials as comprehensive as possible and also make available PDFs of such materials on their platform. They need to understand if any licenses would be required to be sought from the publishers or could they use the content without acquiring any permissions. They have approached you for a legal opinion on the matter. 
• A production house has developed the script of a film and have approached you to read the script and make the producers aware of any clearances required according to the Indian laws. Provide your opinion to the producers. 
• A novice writer wrote his first book titled “A tryst with Fate”. The book is a fictional piece of work entailing the journey of a man and his tales as a famous surgeon. He gave a copy of the book to Mr. David, the editor of a publishing house, Kangaroo Books Inc., for publication. Mr. David has read the book and liked it. While the idea behind the story was not new, the manner of vivid narration and the plot of the novel was absolutely gripping and he wanted his company to publish this book. Having done his diligence and having found that the book written is original and not plagiarised, Mr. David wants to enter into a book publishing Agreement with the writer to be able to publish the book in print as well as digital formats. Draft a book publishing agreement between the parties.

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• In our live classes, you can ask questions, share your screen, receive personal feedback, and have your doubts cleared.
• If you need more help after getting feedback on an assignment or want career advice, you can schedule a private one-on-one call. Our evaluators and mentors are here to assist you and give you advice that's tailored to your needs.

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Specific Learning Objectives

• Learn how to conduct a classification search and availability search for trademarks and learn how to file an application for registration of the same; 
• Learn how to file an international trademark application through the Madrid route; 
• Learn how to claim use of a trademark by filing a user affidavit; 
• Learn how to respond to the examination report received by the applicant of a trademark from the trademark registry; 
• Learn about the opposition stages of a trademark application and learn how to draft a notice of opposition as well as a counter statement; 
• Learn how to draft evidence affidavits in support of the notice of opposition or the counter statement; 
• Learn how to draft a cease and desist notice as a pre litigation measure; 
• Learn how to draft INDRP and UDRP complaints for domain name infringement;  
• Learn how to draft a rectification/cancellation petition for trademarks; 
• Learn how to draft a trademark assignment agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a trademark licensing agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a merchandise agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a franchise agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a technology transfer agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a work for hire agreement; 
• Learn how to file a design application; 
• Learn how to deal with a design application objection and how to apply for cancellation of a registered design; 
• Learn how to draft pre and post grant patent opposition letters; 
• Learn how to initiate a patent infringement suit and how to respond to the same; 
• Learn how to initiate a trademark infringement suit and how to respond to the same; 
• Learn how to initiate a copyright infringement suit and how to respond to the same; 
• Learn how to initiate a design infringement suit and how to respond to the same; 
• Learn how to seek search and seizure orders as well as preliminary injunctions in IP infringement cases; 
• Learn how to initiate a suit for passing off and trademark dilution
• Learn how to draft a DMCA notice to curb copyright infringement over the internet; 
• Learn about authorship, ownership, and statutory rights related to various copyrightable works; 
• Learn how to draft a music distribution agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a product placement agreement; 
• Learn how to draft an artist agreement; 
• Learn how to draft an endorsement agreement; 
• Learn how to draft an agreement for the development of original digital content; 
• Learn how to draft a satellite distribution agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a digital distribution agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a synchronization license agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a music adaptation agreement; 
• Learn how to draft an agreement for commissioned services; 
• Learn how to draft a film distribution agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a showrunner agreement ; 
• Learn how to conduct a due diligence for compliance with the regulations with respect to OTT platforms; 
• Learn about personality rights of celebrities; 
• Learn about the fair use under the Indian Copyright Law; 
• Learn how to draft a book publishing agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a book option agreement; 
• Learn how to draft a celebrity management agreement; 
• Learn how to draft agreements for acquisition of certain rights in a film; 
• Learn how to draft agreements for buying back assigned/licensed rights
• Learn about the modes of exploitation of rights accruing out of original audio-visual content; 
• Learn about royalties in respect to certain copyrightable works; 
• Learn how to draft  addendums and novation agreements; 
• Learn how to draft a line production agreement; 
• Learn how to conduct a script clearance; 
• Learn how to draft agreements for exploitation of rights in future works; 
• Learn how to draft agreements for isolated events associated with celebrity services; 
• Learn how to draft co-production agreements; 
• Learn how to conduct different patent searches; 
• Learn how to draft trademark coexistence agreements; 
• Learn how to overcome objections with respect to patent examination; 
• Learn about the initiation of proceedings with respect to patent invalidation; 
• Learn how to protect fashion accessories and clothing; 
• Learn about the overlap between various IP rights such as copyright, design and trademarks; 

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