To become a Patent Agent with Indian PTO, you must have a technical degree (B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Tech/M.E, B-Pharma, M-Phama, BCA, MCA), Indian Patent and trademarks office conduct Patent agent examination every year and people who qualify this examination become Patent agents with Indian PTO.
You can join any training program to prepare for Patent Agent Examination, there are many institutes offering courses for Patent agent Exam preparation. One of the premier institute, Global Institute of Intellectual Property (GIIP) offering The “Indian Patent Agent Exam Preparation course” program is 6 days (full time) program starting from 11th August to 19th August, 2010 at Delhi and Bangalore centre and is tailored for clearing the patent agent examination by aspiring IPR professionals. The program is meant for participants who want to appear for the Indian Patent Agent Exam and aim to become a Registered Patent Agent with Indian PTO, the program is designed and delivered by outstanding professionals with rich teaching, research, industry and consulting experience.