Geographical Indication and Law

Teacher

Course Introduction:-

The course aims to provide an extensive and career-oriented course on Geographical Indication (GI). The course in terms of importance, versatility and practicality incorporates almost all-important doctrines and concepts of GI. The course also focuses upon the different kinds of GI instruments at national and international level including Paris convention, Madrid Agreement, Lisbon Agreement etc., in the most detailed and systematic manner for providing a crystal-clear knowledge to the aspirants about GI. Learners will also have tremendous opportunity to understand the legal conception and crux of the judicial pronouncement on GI. The prime concern of the “LedX” and educationalists is to offer a cutting-edge course on Geographical Indications specially designed for legal and non-legal aspirants.

Course Objectives:-

To provide an extensive career-oriented course for achieving proficiency in Geographical Indication.
To discuss the most relevant and important provisions of the International framework of Geographical Designs, Paris Convention, 1883, Madrid Convention, 1981, Lisbon Convention, 1958 etc.
To understand the judicial pronouncement of the GI.
To discuss the bone of contention in Geographical Indication.

Who should attend this course:-

The course shall be extremely useful for the aspirants of different competitive exams and students of B.A.LLB, LL.B, LL.M, B.B.A.,LL.B, students of Business, Management and corporate streams, and professionals including the practicing advocates.

Learning Outcomes:-

To achieve a fair and sound understanding of the concepts of the GI.
To demonstrate good comprehension of GI in areas of aspirant’s interest or professional field.
To apply basic research methods, data analysis, and interpretation in the field of GI.
To identify the bone of contentions of GI, evaluate problem-solving strategies, and develop science-based solutions.
To evaluate, integrate, and apply provisions and doctrine of GI to create a cohesive and persuasive argument, and to propose an effective design concept on the subject in hand.

Doubt Clearing Session:-

On Demand

Certification & Verification:-

The successful learners will receive a subject expert signed Certificate with the branding of LedX to increase their job prospects.

Primary Takeaways:-

Historical Overview, International framework on Geographical Designs, Emerging Issues, Genericide of Geographical Indications, Rectification and Correction of the Register, Remedies for Unlawful Use, Appeals to the Appellate Board.

Other Suggested Course:-

Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Patent Law, Patent Filling and its Procedure

Assessment:

The assessment aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Therefore, it incorporates questions that transcend the information provided in the course. This methodology cultivates students’ aptitude for autonomous research, enabling them to exhibit expertise in the domain while accomplishing the assessment.