About Lawctopus Law School

Since March 2020, Lawctopus Law School has taught a wide range of skills to over 20,000+ law students, young lawyers, and professionals.

Over 2000 students have given our courses an average rating of 93.2/100. Not only are they well-rated (we are open to independent review), but our courses also come with a ‘warm’ learning experience!

Why a Comprehensive Course on IPR and TMT Laws? 

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT) Laws form a critical practice area for many large, full-service law firms and boutique IPR firms.

The sheer speed and extent of change in the field of technology makes it essential for law students, young lawyers, and senior lawyers to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments, learn the old fundamentals, and the practical skills that will help them ace internships, secure jobs, and start new practice areas.

Growing Influence of Technology 

The Technology Law landscape has witnessed tremendous growth over the years, with the advent of new-age technologies and social media. These new systems have changed how we communicate!

While innovation in this sector has introduced several new products and services, it has also given rise to new challenges across different media,  be it television, print, mobile devices, or the Internet.

Importance of Protection and Enforcement of IPR 

Technology laws govern the movement of communications across these different platforms. With the rapidly developing technology and inventions and the increasing number of businesses, every year, protection and enforcement of intellectual property have become of utmost importance.

The legal community is and will remain instrumental in safeguarding the rights of the creators, businesses, and inventors.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

1. Law students will be able to ace IPR and Technology Laws related internships
2. Young lawyers will be able to start taking cases and mandates in related areas of law
3. Insights about technology laws: Stay updated on current technological advances, whether in data privacy or content regulation. 
4. Knowledge about protecting intellectual property: Learn how to file for copyrights, patents, and trademarks, which is necessary in a society where innovation and ideas rule. 
5. Clarity on media laws and regulations: Every platform, TV, mobile apps, websites, and social media, has unique legal issues.
6. IP and Tech agreements: Practical sessions guiding you on drafting of IP and Tech Agreements.
7. Develop a marketable skill set: This course makes you stand out in a crowded field. 

In 3 months of intensive online training, you’ll walk away with practical skills and the confidence to navigate the intersection of law and technology and gain practical skills in the various domains of IPR (especially Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks).

Course Structure and Outline [a 5-in-1 Course]

The Course consists of the following 5 subjects taught in a rigorous, practical manner by lawyers and practitioners.

1. TMT Laws [Part A]: Fintech Law, and DPDP Act; TMT Laws [Part B]: Cryptocurrency, Telecom, Media Laws
2. Patent Law & Practice
3. Copyright Law & Practice
4. Trademark Law & Practice
5. IP & Technology Agreements

Course Components: 9 Unique Elements of the Course

• Rigorously researched reading resources, recorded lectures, and recordings of LIVE sessions
• 26 Live Lectures totalling nearly 40 hours of LIVE sessions
• 322 pages of rigorously researched, practical reading resources
• Nearly 50 hours of recorded lectures and recordings of live sessions
• 6 practical assignments with personal feedback on each assignment
• Capstone Project Certificate by Baskaran & Associates Law Firm (on successful completion of the project)
• Dedicated course mentor for each batch
• Online discussion portal to address your doubts
• Life-time access to the course

Course Fee

Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 19,999 [Launching Price]

The total price of the courses, if purchased separately, is Rs. 26,100.

This scholarship of Rs. 6,101 is available only to the students of the first batch of this comprehensive program.

The Course Developers and Faculty of this Course have Worked and Studied at the Following Institutions:

Our courses are developed and delivered by high quality practicing experts.

The people who have developed this course have worked/studied at the following institutions. You’ll notice the best of the Universities, IP Law Firms, and other organisations in this list!

• ALG India Law Offices LLP
• Baskaran and Associates
• Copyright Examiner, Intellectual Property Office
• Crawford Bayley & Co.
• Fletcher School, Tufts University
• George Washington University Law School
• IIT Kharagpur
• Inttl Advocare
• Khaitan & Co.
• Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
• Krishna and Saurashtri
• L. R. Swami Co.
• Mastersoft ERP Solutions
• MyCaptain
• Nishith Desai and Associates
• NLU Jodhpur
• NUJS Kolkata
• Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM)
• Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP
• Trilegal
• University of California (Berkeley)

Questions?

If you have any queries regarding the course, please send an email to courses@lawctopus.com, and we will get back to you within 24 hours!

You can also get in touch with our Admissions Counsellor, Mr. Aaditya Kashyap at +91 93596 84056.

Structure of this Course

Subject 1: TMT: Laws and Practice (Telecom, Media, Technology Laws)

Module 1: Introduction to Technology Law

This module provides an overview of Technology Laws, detailing the role of technology lawyers and exploring the diverse practice areas within this dynamic field.

It also covers practical aspects, such as research methodologies for Technology Law practitioners, sources of research, as well as essential know-how for budding lawyers in this field.

Module 2: Fintech

This module introduces the concept of fintech and delves into the regulatory framework for digital products and services.

It also discusses prepaid payment instruments, payment gateways and aggregators, payment banks, UPIs, digital and P2P lending, and other such regulatory components.

Module 3: Fintech (Cryptocurrencies)

This module briefly discusses the concept of cryptocurrencies, their legality, as well as Indian case laws on this issue.

Module 4: Privacy and Data Protection

This module traces the evolution of the Right to Privacy in India by analysing various case laws, legislations, and general jurisprudence.

It also covers the recently introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It also discusses the position adopted by various foreign jurisdictions, specifically in the EU and the USA. The module also covers a discussion on the EU GDPR.

Module 5: E-Commerce, Intermediary Liability, and Content Moderation

This module discusses the liability of intermediaries, as well as take-down mechanisms. It delves into the Information Technology Act 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and blocking rules under the same.

This module also touches upon e-commerce and over-the-top or ‘OTT’ services.

Module 6: Telecom Regulations

This module examines the regulation of telecommunications in India by analyzing key legislations and the roles of major government bodies

It also deliberates upon the licensing regime, interesting case laws, the network neutrality debate in India, as well as the Other Service Provider regime.

Module 7: Media and Entertainment Laws

This module discusses regulations governing print media, cable television, radio, and media transactions.

It also probes into broadcast, advertising, and new media regulations.

Module 8: Emerging Technologies

This module touches upon fascinating, upcoming, disruptive technologies, such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, blockchain, drones, Internet of Things, Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality, and many other emerging technologies.

It discusses the applicable regulations and the need for upcoming laws in this regard.

Subject 2: Patent: Laws and Practice

Module 9: Understanding Patents, International & Indian Patent Regime

What patents are, comparative differences between Patents and other Intellectual Property, namely, Trademark, Copyright and Design.

Comparative analysis of  Patent Law regimes of the US, EU and China with that of Indian Patent Law regime.

Module 10: Subject Matter Eligibility

The Indian Patent Act does not specifically mention what comes under the ambit of subject matter, but it does mention certain categories of inventions that cannot be patented.

This module explores subject matters that can be protected under the Indian Patent Law Act.

Module 11: Procedure for obtaining, Revocation and Opposition

This module discusses the end-to-end procedure of obtaining a patent, starting with the drafting of various sections of the patent application to the grant of the patent.

Module 12: Rights and Maintenance, Protection and Enforcement- Infringement and other remedies

This module covers infringement of patents and the remedies under the Indian Patent Law, 1970, available to the patent holder.

Module 13: Assignment, Licensing, and Working

This module covers the assignment of a patent by the patent holder, the working of patents, i.e., to what extent the patented invention has been worked, and compulsory licensing, which is a license granted by the Government to a third party without the authorization of the patentee.

Module 14: Patent Practice: See and Learn how things work!

• Real-life demonstration of how Prior Art search (basics of the same) is conducted.
• Learn how to analyze the search report.
• Learn how to analyze the patentability criteria.

Subject 3: Trademarks: Law and Practice

Module 15: Introduction & Clearance Search

In this module, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of trademarks, including the different types of trademarks, the concept of distinctiveness, and the various applications filed to protect trademarks in India.

You will also learn about the process and importance of conducting a ‘Clearance Search’.

Module 16: Registered and Unregistered & Process for Registration

In this module, we will be learning about the importance of the registration of Trademarks in India. We will also be looking at the concept of passing off, which can be used to enforce unregistered trademark rights.

Module 17: Refusal, Examination and Opposition, Post-Advertisement Procedure & Well-Known Trademarks

In this module, we will be reading about absolute or relative grounds as provided under Sections 9 and 11, respectively.

We shall also be learning about the acquired distinctiveness of a trademark and what are some of the prohibited trademarks under the Trademark Act, 1999.

Module 18: Infringement, Customs Recordal and Madrid Protocol

In this module, we will learn about how different types of infringement of trademarks take place and what legal remedies are available to the owner of the trademark.

This module will also explain what are the defenses available in the infringement action and the rights of the prior user of the trademark.

Module 19: Trademark Practice: See and Learn how things work!

• Real-life demonstration of conducting a Trademark Search
• How to File a Trademark Application
• Other TM Application Forms
• Handling Oppositions and Objections

Subject 4: Copyrights: Law and Practice

Module 20: History and Theoretical Foundations & Introduction

In this module, learners will go through the evolution of Copyright Law and its emergence as a cornerstone of Intellectual Property Law.

The module will also delve into the definition of copyright, examine its underlying justifications, and trace the history and development of Copyright Law both in India and internationally.

Module 21: Registration Process in India

This Module explores the procedure for registering the copyright in India. It discusses the procedure of making an application, the timeline for obtaining a copyright registration certificate, along with mandatory documents required to be submitted.

Module 22: Assignment and Licensing

This module explores the difference between assignment and licensing with the help of relevant provisions of the Indian Copyright Act. 

This module also discusses the difference between statutory licensing and compulsory licensing of copyrighted work.

Module 23: Infringement & Remedies and Fair Use Doctrine

This module examines the concept of copyright infringement, the criteria for determining when infringement has occurred, and how the Copyright Act addresses such violations.

The discussion is enriched with landmark case laws that illustrate how courts have interpreted and enforced copyright infringement provisions

Module 24: Collective Administration through Collective Societies

This module explores the law on Copyright Societies in India.

In this module, you will get acquainted with relevant provisions of the Copyright Act that deal with the registration and functioning of Copyright Societies.

Module 25: Copyright Practice: See and Learn how things work!

• How to register a copyright in India?
• Drafting a legal notice to be sent to the infringer.
• Masterclass on drafting a copyright licensing agreement.

Subject 5: Tech & IP Agreements

Recorded lectures on drafting the below-mentioned 8 Agreements:

Module 26: Drafting a Trademark Licensing Agreement

Module 27: Trademark Assignment Agreement

Module 28: Patent Licensing Agreement

Module 29: Drafting a Copyright Licensing Agreement

Module 30: Joint Venture Intellectual Property Agreement

Module 31: Terms of Use, Return and Refund Policy and Privacy Policy of an e-commerce, a subscription-based website

Module 32: Drafting international contracts and e-contracts

Module 33: SAAS Agreement

Learners can ask questions on drafting of these agreements over 2 live sessions of 1.5 hours each.

You’ll also get access to excellent drafts of 10 different types of agreements like, trademark assignment agreement, copyright licensing agreement,patent licensing agreement, drafting of terms and conditions & privacy policy of website, drafting of return and refund policy of an e-commerce website, agreement on joint venture intellectual property agreement, etc. 

6 Practical Assignments & Activities with Personal Feedback

A total of 6 assignments will be given during the course:

2 focused on Technology Laws, 3 on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and 1 on Contract Drafting.

Learners will receive personalized feedback on each assignment.

The depth and practicality of our assignments and feedback is unmatched; very few law schools, summer schools, or internship programs can match the rigour and the usefulness of our feedback!

The assignments are as follows:

1. Tech Laws: Advise an Entertainment company on issues such as intermediary liability, content moderation & other technical issues.
2. Tech Laws Advise a Fintech Company on the legality of data collection practices under Indian Laws, application of digital lending guidelines and E-commerce Rules & the Intermediary Guidelines.
3. Copyright Law: Advise the Author on implications involved & relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, he should know before publication of his new book. 
4. Trademark Law: Advise a Gaming Company with Trademarkable Brandnames, conduct TM search and frame a clearance report. 
5. Patent Law: Assess patent eligibility of a Robot in India and other potential markets link US, China, Taiwan & Singapore. Consider possible legal issues faced while patenting a technology under Indian Patent Act, 1970. 
6. Drafting of an IP Agreement: Drafting of a Trademark Licensing Agreement.

Who should take this course?

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students of law who are interested to develop a career in these fields.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students of any field, especially science, technology, and management, who are interested in IP Laws.
• Young lawyers who want to start their practice in the field of IPR and TMT Laws.
• Legal academicians who want to gain a practical understanding of intellectual property and technology laws, and of contract drafting in this field.

Life-time Access

By purchasing this course, you are granted a lifetime access.

Lifetime access means that the course access will be available to you as long as the company continues to offer the course or remains in existence. In the event the course is discontinued or the company ceases operations, access to the course will no longer be available.

Mode of Learning

• Completely online and self-paced (except for the LIVE sessions twice a week. The recordings of the live sessions are also available)
• Detailed reading modules and resources have been revised and updated to keep pace with the recent developments in technology and law
• Recorded lectures on some important topics
• 2 weekly LIVE lectures every week that build on the reading modules, clear your doubts, explain assignments, etc.
• An online forum for doubt clarification
• 6 compulsory assignments that mirror real-life work
• Personalised feedback on each assignment
• Regular communication over WhatsApp and Email so that you do not miss any live classes or assignment deadlines.

We go out of our way to support our students!

• The course begins with a LIVE orientation session which tells you about our platform and how to make full use of the course.
• A broadcast-only WhatsApp group to check course updates, get reminded about upcoming classes and assignments, easily and fast.
• Regular email updates on upcoming classes and assignments
• Access to recorded versions of the live lectures in case you miss attending them live!
• A dedicated course mentor to support you in your learning journey
• A LIVE closing session to celebrate your learning, take feedback

Faculty, Researchers, Course Contributors

Our faculty consists largely of quality experts who have been there and done that. Many of these lawyers come from the best of the IPR Law Firms in the country.

Patent lawyers, copyright examiners, and technology law experts have developed the study material and will teach in the live classes.

Course developers also include some top-notch academicians to ensure that our modules are theoretically rigorous and sound.

Mr. Aditya Kedari

Education: B.E. in Computer Engineering (2007), LLB (Gold Medalist) and LLM from New Law College, Pune, NET Qualified (2015), currently pursuing PhD from Symbiosis.

Work Experience: Ex-Assistant Professor in New Law College, Pune, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, currently at DES Shri. Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune.

Mr. Hemant Thadhani

Education: B.SC LLB from GNLU (2011), LLM from WIPO-QUT (Queensland University of Technology) in IP Law.

Work Experience: Head (IP practice), Crawford Bayley & Co., Mumbai; ex-Managing Associate (IP Litigation) at Krishna and Saurashtri, Mumbai; Visiting Faculty NMIMS Institute of Intellectual Property Studies.

Mr. Devanshu Khanna (Lead Researcher)

Education: B. Tech (2012) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University; LLB from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University in 2015.

Work Experience: Senior Associate at Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP and is also a registered Patent Agent.

Prof. Amit Jyoti Sandhu Gomber

Education: B.A. LLB (Gold Medalist) from Panjab University in 2012; LLM in IP Law (2013) from George Washington University Law School.

Work Experience: Assistant Professor at JGLS, Sonipat and an Assistant Director with the Centre of IP and Technology Laws.

Ms. Priggya Arora

Education: B.Tech from GBPUAT, Pantnagar, and LL.B. (Hons) in IPR from IIT Kharagpur Law School.

Work Experience: Ex-Senior Associate, IIPRD Consulting; Ex-Senior Associate, Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys; Founder and Owner, PA Legal, Delhi.

Mr. HB Keshava, Faculty, Live Classes

Education: 2014 law graduate of UPES Dehradun; BSc. in Cognitive Psychology from Annamalai University.

Work Experience: Managing Attorney of Baskaran and Associates, an IPR advisory and practice firm based in Pune. Guest faculty at New Law College, Pune, and at Career Launcher, Chennai.

Mr. Akshay Ajaykumar

Education: 2016 graduate from NLU, Jodhpur.

Work Experience: Associate at ALG India Law Offices LLP (2016-2017) and L. R. Swami Co., Chennai (2018-2020); Popular IP Blogger on LinkedIn.

Ms. Rishika Rangarajan

Education: Law Graduate from NUJS Kolkata (2016).

Work Experience: Ex Research Fellow, Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition; Ex Associate, Trilegal, Bangalore, Researcher, Indian Institute of Human Settlements.

Ms. Suneha Gupta

Education: LLB from the University of Delhi in 2012. LLM in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Work Experience: Ex-Associate (Prosecution and Opposition), Copyright Examiner, Intellectual Property Office, Dwarka.

Mr. Waseem Shuaib Ahmed

Education: Law graduate from NUJS, Kolkata in 2014.

Work Experience: Senior Associate, Intll Advocate, Noida.

Jaideep Reddy 

Education: West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences and LL.M. from the University of California (Berkeley), School of Law (Law and Technology).

Work Experience: Senior technology lawyer, working at Nishith Desai Associates. His practice focuses on disruptive technologies and their interaction with the law.

Arpita Desai 

Education: Master’s in Law & Diplomacy at the Fletcher School, Tufts University

Work Experience: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and Trilegal.

Aditya Ayachit 

Education: West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

Work Experience: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.,Khaitan & Co.

Aashna Sethi 

Education: 2018 graduate of the Delhi Metropolitan Education, GGSIPU, Delhi. Masters in Law and Technology, at the University of Ottawa.

Work Experience: Currently, she is the community head for the Young Creative Indian space, where she is creating a model for legal awareness amongst young artists in India.

Shreyangshi Gupta 

Education: West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, in 2019.

Work Experience: Trilegal (Dispute Resolution Team), and AQUILAW (Corporate Team). Freelancer legal consultant for software companies, as well as international private equity and venture capital firms.

Akanksha Mishra

Education: Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2018. LLM in Constitutional Law from Nagpur University in 2021(Gold medal)

Work Experience: CEO, Lawctopus Law School, Akanksha has also been the corporate counsel for many start-ups, media companies, software developer companies, and PSUs like Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), MyCaptain, Mastersoft ERP Solutions, etc.

Add-on Benefits

• Capstone Project Certificate from our partner IPR law firm.
• Completion certificates are issued by Lawctopus Law School after completing the course.
• Merit certificates are awarded to the best-performing learners.
• Lifetime access to all the course materials.
• Access to LLS Alumni Groups for exclusive internship/job notifications and discounts on courses/workshops.

FAQs

1. Do we have a live class every day?

No. You’ll have approximately 2 LIVE classes every week, each lasting for around 90 minutes. The schedule for the LIVE classes is announced at the start of the batch.

All of our live sessions happen on weekdays from 7 PM-8:30 PM or Sundays, 11 AM-12:30 PM so that both students and professionals can easily attend the LIVE classes.

In case you miss attending a session live, you can always watch the recorded version of the same.

2. How many hours should I spend every day to complete the course?

This is an intensive course. You’ll be spending nearly 3 hours/week attending the LIVE classes.

Over and above that, we suggest spending 2-5 hours/week in going through the reading resources, watching the recorded lectures, and attempting the assignments.

Young students might want to spend more time, while professionals can spend lesser time.

3. I have not read the IPR Law or Technology Laws at all. Can I do this course?

Yes, you can do the course if you can read and write English!

Our modules will take your from the basics to the advanced practical aspects of IPR and TMT Laws.

A lot of the basics are covered in our practical reading modules which learners are supposed to go through before the LIVE session.

Lawctopus Law School’s courses are known for their warmth and rigour. You’ll surely experience support throughout the course.

4. What if I miss a live class?

We encourage you to attend the live classes after going through the reading modules and recorded lectures, if any.

Just like the real charm of a live match/performance is watching it live, the real value of a live class is in attending it live!

A lot of new, practical things are covered; and of course, your questions are addressed too.

However, if you miss the live class, you can watch the recorded version of the live class which is uploaded for the specific batch only.

5. How will this course help me in my career?

In today’s digital-first world, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) laws are no longer niche, they’re mainstream.

Every startup, content creator, tech company, and media house needs legal experts who understand how to protect innovation, handle data responsibly, and draft solid tech contracts.

Most full-service law firms have IPR and Technology Law teams, and many boutique law firms have practices exclusively tailored towards IPR and Technology Laws.

Doing a course in IPR and TMT laws gives you 3 clear career advantages:

High-demand skills: Learn how to handle copyrights, trademarks, patents, and data privacy; skills that are critical in both litigation and corporate practice.

Better job and internship prospects: Firms and startups actively look for lawyers with IPR/TMT knowledge, especially in fields like entertainment law, e-commerce, fintech, and AI.

Freelance and niche career options: You can independently draft licensing agreements, privacy policies, or even work with influencers and creators.

Whether you’re looking to join a law firm, work in-house, or freelance; a practical knowledge of IPR and TMT Law give you a competitive edge in the modern legal landscape

6. Can we download the material?

Allowing for downloading of material puts our work at risk of copyright violation and related misuse.

Learners can easily access the material (reading modules, recorded lectures, recorded version of the live lectures, assignmens, etc.) from the Learning Management System (LMS).

Downloading of material is not allowed.

Access to the material via the LMS is easy and the students are free to take notes via online/offline mediums.

Money Back Guarantee

In case you do the course sincerely and are still dissatisfied with it, we’ll refund you 100% of the money you invested; no questions asked. We are that confident in our course!

What does ‘sincerely’ mean? It means that you attend at least 75% of the live classes and complete the compulsory assignments successfully.

If you still don’t think the course was worth the money, we’ll refund the full amount, no questions asked!

Just email us at llssupport@lawctopus.com, and the refund will be issued within 7-10 working days.

Questions?

If you have any queries regarding the course, please send an email to courses@lawctopus.com, and we will get back to you within 24 hours!

You can also get in touch with our Admissions Counsellor, Mr. Aaditya Kashyap at +91 93596 84056.