September 19 - September 23, 2022

5-day Certificate e-Course on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Crafted for Students, Scholars, Researchers, Faculties, Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Startup Enthusiasts Organised by GUSEC, Gujarat University, a leading authority on Startup Support, Innovation Management, IPR and Entrepreneurship Development

  • GUSEC, an initiative of Gujarat University, is the leading authority on startup support, innovation development and entrepreneurship awareness
  • GUSEC encourages innovation in people from all walks of life, with initiatives like the Children Innovation Festival, herSTART, STARTfest, and more.
  • In six years of its establishment, GUSEC has supported over 411 startups and provided funding support of over 5 Cr. GUSEC startups have generated a revenue of over INR 28 Cr and generated over 4100 jobs 

This Certificate Short Term Training Program (STTP) includes:

  • Live Lectures with domain experts and stakeholders
  • Interactions and dedicated Q/A sessions
  • Learning Resources & essential course material
  • e-Certificate to be issued by Gujarat University and GUSEC

Tentative Program Content

The certificate program would encompass the following broad topics over the course of the five days, to be delivered by domain experts.

  • Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, importance and how to protect your IP
  • Patent: Prior Art Search, Open source tools, Filing, Examination, Publication, Opposition, Grant
  • Understanding different IPs and its uses: Types of Intellectual Property and its Processes and Registration
  • International protection of various IPs
  • Strategic Ways to exploit IP: Issues faced while commercialisation of IP

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long is this course?

The program is a 5-day online course, which will help Students, Researchers, Scholars, Faculties, Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Startup Enthusiasts in gaining in-depth knowledge in Intellectual Property Rights.

Will the sessions last all day?

No, the program has been designed to be conducted 2 hours every day between September 19th – September 23rd

How will I get the certificate?

After the conclusion of the program, you will receive an e-certificate on your email. More information will be shared in the last session on 23rd September.

Who would conduct the training?

The sessions will be conducted by leading experts in Intellectual Property Rights

How would the training be conducted?

The training will be conducted using an online communications platform such as Zoom or its equivalent.

Who should attend this?

This program is ideal for students, faculties, professionals, startup enthusiasts and open to anyone interested.

Is there a fee to attend this FDP?

Yes, there is a fee of Rs 1000 to attend this 5-day online course.

What if i change my mind or cannot attend the program?

In case you change your mind or cannot attend the program, you can cancel your registration and get 90% refunded to your original source of payment. You can request cancellation until 12 noon on September 17, 2022. You can request cancellation and refund by writing to [email protected].

How do I pay the fees?

You can pay the fees online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Netbanking, UPI, Wallet Payments, etc. by clicking on the “Register Now” button on this webpage i.e. https://gusec.edu.in/ec

My payment has declined, what should I do?

If you are unable to pay, kindly use a different mode of payment i.e. credit card, debit card, netbanking. If the issue doesn’t get resolved, email us on [email protected] or call us at +91-8896-262-262 during working hours.

Can I pay the fees offline?

Please email us at [email protected] or call us at +91-8896-262-262 during working hours for offline payment options.