google says that to become IP lawyer in any field like trade mark, patent etc,
it is required to have degree in science, engineering and technology...
but only having law degree is not sufficient??? we can explore our skills as we get experience in it..
A patent agent is a qualified person who helps you draft and file a patent application. In India, patents can be filed only through a patent agent registered with the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM). A registered patent agent is one who holds a degree in science, engineering and technology, and has successfully cleared the Patent Agent Exam held by the CGPDTM. Since drafting a patent application requires technical know-how, agents are employed by artists and innovators to file their patent.
On the other hand, an IP attorney is a lawyer who will represent you in a court of law to protect your rights over your intellectual property. Any lawyer who is enrolled with the state bar council can become an IP attorney. Please note that while your IP attorney holds a law degree, they may additionally hold a degree in science, engineering and technology. In such cases, the IP lawyer can take the Patent Agent Exam and become an agent, too. Many IP lawyers choose to take this way to provide a seamless experience to their clients.
any lawyer who is a member of the state bar council can become an IP lawyer. To become a lawyer, one must have a law degree. Here are some law degrees that you can pursue:
- Three-year LLB: To pursue a course in three-year LLB, you must have completed your graduation or post-graduation in any field. Although law is a professional course, it cannot be completed as a graduate programme. This process can take anywhere between six to eight years before you can start practising as a lawyer.
- Five-year LLB: This is a shortcut to the above option. By taking up a five year LLB programme, you are signing up for an integrated course. At the end of the fifth year you receive a BA LLB, BSc LLB or BCom LLB. If you want to become an IP lawyer, it is advisable to pursue a BSc LLB programme as it will then open the road for becoming a patent agent, too.
As mentioned before, to become a patent agent, one must have a degree in science, engineering or technology and pass the patent agent exam.
