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The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law is a foundation law course suitable for those training to become registered patent agents in Singapore. Successful completion of this certification course is one of the pre-requisites for admission onto the register of patent agents in Singapore.
This basic foundation course in IP is also suitable for those who wish to train as in-house IP advisors, IP-portfolio managers and licensing / technology transfer executives.
This course is jointly organised by the IP Academy and the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore.
* You can obtain more information on the regulatory regime of patent agents from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), at: www.ipos.gov.sg
Course Curriculum
1. General Introduction to Law
2. Law of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition
3. Law of Copyright and Designs
4. Law of Patents and Trade Secrets
5. Special Topics
- Copyright protection for software
- Biotechnology
- IP in Cyberspace (eg domain name disputes)
- Parallel Imports
- Competition law
- Exploitation (including technology transfer)
- Litigation (including cross-border issues)
- Remedies and Enforcement
- Patent agents: their role and ethical responsibilities
Click here for Course Curriculum.
NB: The IP Academy reserves the right to amend details of the course.
Course Calendar
This is a 1 year part-time course, covering 2 semesters:
Part 1 - August to November
Tuesdays (6pm - 9pm)
Thursdays (6pm - 9pm)
Saturdays (9.30am - 12.30pm)
[Examinations will be held in November / December]
Part 2 - January to April
Tuesdays (6pm - 9pm)
Thursdays (6pm - 9pm)
Saturdays (9.30am - 12.30pm)
[Examinations will be held in April / May]
Admission Criterion
A good University degree. University students who will have completed their studies by the commencement of the course are also eligible to apply.
To download the GCIP Application Form, click here.
Fees
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Before/On |
After |
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31st March 2010 |
31st March 2010 |
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Singapore Citizens |
$10, 000 |
$10,500 |
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Singapore Permanent Residents |
$10, 000 |
$11,550 |
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International Students |
$13, 650 |
$13, 650 |
*Fees above are exclusive of prevailing GST.
Contact Person
To obtain an application form or for further information and details, please contact
Ms Naveena at: Tel: (+65) 6221 8622 or Email: naveena_methani@ipacademy.com.sg |
