LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law - Profcyma Career Solutions LLP

LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law

(Blended Learning Program) from India’s # 1 Law School**- Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)

Institute of Eminence (IoE)

University Title given by UGC

University - A Grade

Credentials given by NAAC

12 Months

Program Duration

Mar 27, 2022

Program Start Date

LL.B. Degree Mandatory

Eligibility Criteria

5 out of 6 Learners

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Program Overview

Key Highlights

Learn from JGLS - India's #1 Law School, as per the QS World University Ranking 2021

First-of-its-kind LL.M. through Blended Learning, for working professionals

Blended Learning Experiences

World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts

World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts

Dissertation and industry case studies

LL.M. Degree from JGLS

Triple alumni status from JGU, JGLS & upGrad

upGrad 360° Career Support - job fairs, mock interviews etc.

Networking Events with fellow legal professionals

Top Subjects You Will Learn

Advanced Company Law, Practitioner’s Approach to Competition Law, Banking and Financial Law, M&A Transactions, Private Equity, Commercial Contract Drafting, Corporate Insolvency Law.

Job Opportunities

Aspirational profiles and roles in top notch Corporate Law Firms or within the legal departments of top notch MNCs or Indian Conglomerates.

Who Is This Program For?

Litigation Professionals, Legal Professionals working in Law Firms, Fresh Law Graduates, Legal Professionals working in legal department in corporate, Academic or Research Professionals, Legal Professionals in Government roles.

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law; LL.B. 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.

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Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this joint participation certificate from upGrad and FutureSkills NASSCOM

 

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Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions.
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • The Legal System: Foundations, Institutions & Processes
  • Statutory Law & Interpretation
  • Case Law & Precedents
  • Judicial Public Policy Making: Common Law & Judicial Activism
  • Research in a Law Firm: Due Diligence, Memos & Advices
  • Globalisation and its Effects on the Development of International Commercial & Economic Law
  • Challenges of Globalization to Law & Justice
  • Formulation & Settlement of Transnational Norms & Practices
  • Individual Rights vis-à-vis Free Market Principles & State Capitalism

Promoter-driven Company Ownership versus Dispersed Shareholding

Cross-border Investment & Investor Protection vis-à-vis State

Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery statutes & Governance norms

Rules for Gender Diversity & Inclusive Corporate Leadership

Corporate Scams and their Global Recessionary Impact

Corporate Criminal Liability & Human Rights

Justification, Subject-matter, and Overview of Intellectual Property Laws

Patent Law and the concern relating to Right to Health

Concerns of developing countries relating to International Transfer of Technology

Trademark Law and Issues relating to Trademark in Cyberspace: Trademark vs. Domain names, Domain name disputes, Cyber-squatting, typo-squatting, dilution, meta-tagging, linking

Copyright and Issues relating to Copyright in Cyberspace

Liability of Intermediaries under the IT Act

Jurisdictional Issues in Cyberspace

  • Introduction to Intellectual Property in the Information Technology Age
  • AI and IP
  • Blockchain and IP
  • Biotechnology and IP
  • Other Areas such as 3d Printing, Virtual Reality, and IP
  • The Way Forward for New Technologies and IP
  • Originality and Joint Authorship in Musical works
  • Economic Rights of the owner of Copyright holder (Mechanical Rights, Distribution Rights, Derivative Rights, Performance Rights)
  • Non-Economic Rights (Moral Rights)
  • Digitalisation of Music
  • Infringement of Musical Works

Evolution of International IP Law and Policy in context of Global Public Health

Basics of International IP Regime including treaties, agreements (TRIPS, Doha Declaration, Paris Convention, Bilateral Investment Treaties) and international institutions (WTO, WIPO, WHO etc.)

IP-trade linkage issues (IP and International Economic law) and its impact on Global Public Health outcomes

Flexibilities within Intellectual Property globalization (Compulsory Licensing, Anti-evergreening Patentability Standards, etc.) as well as alternatives to the current framework (Open Science, Patent Pooling, Prizes etc.)

Role of IP laws in issues of Equitable Access and Social Justice that shape the current discourse as part of the wider debate about Global Public Health

  • Data Protection Principles
  • Rights of the Data Subject
  • Rights of the Data Subject
  • Controller and Processor
  • Transfers of Personal Data to Third Countries
  • Independent Supervisory Authorities
  • Remedies, Liability, and Penalties
  • Case Studies
  • Dissertation

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Practical Learning and Networking

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Admission Process

Submit The Application Form

Review & Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates

Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates on the basis of test, SoP, resume, and telephonic interview.

Content

Shortlisted candidates receive offer letter.

Programme Fee – Indian Residents

₹ 3,50,000/- (incl. taxes)
EMI starting from just ₹ 9,479/- per month

JGLS Alumni Work at

Aspire to work at top law firms and corporates in India and around the world

Student Reviews

JGLS Alumni

JGLS program is full of diversity and inclusiveness. As an international student, I have received a lot of help from my teachers, faculty members and batch-mates. The most amazing thing about the program is that I came across many famous experts and listened to their sessions at close range. This experience has broadened my horizon. 

Purbita Mitra,

India, LL.M., 2016-17

Pursuing the LL.M. program with JGLS has been a thoroughly enriching experience for me, which has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of Corporate and Finance laws from a global perspective. The well-structured curriculum focusing 

Siddharth Malakar

India, 2018-19

The LL.M. program in Corporate and Financial Law and Policy with JGLS has been an enriching experience. The course is a perfect blend of academic discourses and practical exposure. The most distinctive feature of this course is its quality of faculty, 

Siddharth Malakar,

India, 2018-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

LL.M.  in Corporate & Financial Law (Blended Learning) from Jindal Global Law School,  powered by upGrad, is specifically designed for working law professionals who do not want to take time off from work but still wish to pursue a world-class LL.M. Program.

This program is designed for law professionals from the following background & career objectives:

Litigation Professionals – Get the opportunity to learn from JGLS, the No. 1 Law School in India and transition yourself into dream corporate roles, so as to enjoy a high pay scale, perks & facilities.

Professionals working in Corporate Law firms – Learn from the experience of world-class faculty members and industry experts to effectively handle the legal roles in top-notch corporate law firms in India and across the world.

Professionals working in Legal Dept. in Corporates – Work on simulated models of M&A transactions & other case studies, to gain experience in handling bigger roles in corporates.

Research related Professionals – Enhance your knowledge and skills by learning a variety of courses in the field of corporate law such as M&A transactions, private equity, commercial contract drafting & other niche courses

Fresh Law Graduates – Learn from the cutting edge curriculum and transition yourself into sophisticated, next-generation lawyers of tomorrow

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?
Yes, you need to meet the following criteria:

LL.B. Degree: Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Law; 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.

Documents Submission: You need to submit the relevant documents, during the time of admission

What is the selection process?

The selection process is completely online. Following are the key steps in the application process:

  • Step 1: Submit the application form
  • Step 2: Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates on the basis of test, SoP, resume, and telephonic interview.
  • Step 3: Shortlisted candidates receive offer letter.
What are the Unique Features of this LL.M. Program ?
Following are the unique features of this LL.M. Program:

Cutting-edge curriculum developed by academics, industry professionals & regulators

Comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the management and control of companies to achieve synergy of financial growth, health, and stability

Focus on legal, regulatory, and economic challenges faced by companies

Contemporary and cutting-edge corporate research opportunities through our core and specialized courses and webinars

Skill-based learning approach equips students to apply principles in the context of corporate and financial transactions

What are the Key Learnings from the this LL.M. Program ?
Following are the Key Learnings from this LL.M. Program:

Critically analyze business opportunities, legal statutes and cases, and strategic business decisions

Understand the corporate legal environment procedures, taught by faculty members who have first-hand industry experience

Interpret, assimilate, and draft commercial contracts

Identify key issues in M&A, due diligence and risk assessment of corporate transactions

Review foreign investment laws, compare and contrast them with Indian investment laws, and analyse different investment strategies

Negotiate and draft key corporate transaction documents such as due diligence reports and terms sheets

Practice before specialized regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Competition Commission of India and the National Company Law Tribunals

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