How can I become an Intellectual Property lawyer in India?

During your time at law school, make sure you choose Intellectual Property Laws as your elective as that knowledge will form the basis of Intellectual Property Law and also give you a theoretical understanding of what the field is all about and what all it will encompass. Further, since Intellectual Property law is divided further into many categories - like Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, etc. - studying them will help you in deciding which one you would want to specialize in. Try and choose internships and apprenticeships under a reputed firm dealing in Intellectual Property Law in order to build a good CV and also to gain a practical knowledge of the field that you are interested in. Something like Anand and Anand will be a good start to a career in this field. After law school, try and focus your energies on getting a job with a good firm that specializes in IP law. You could enroll in a Diploma/certificate course in IP law to boost your CV. Indian Law Institute in Delhi has a part time classroom Diploma in IPR which one can pursue alongside regular college.

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There is no sure shot formula to become any kind of lawyer in India or otherwise. However, one can take the following steps that may work in favour of establishing your career as a lawyer in the field of Intellectual Property Law. During your time at law school, make sure you choose Intellectual Property Laws as your elective as that knowledge will form the basis of Intellectual Property Law and also give give you a theoretical understanding of what the field is all about and what all it will encompass. Further, since Intellectual Property law is divided further into many categories - like Trademarks, Patents, Copyright, etc. - studying them will help you in deciding which one you would want to specialize in. Try and choose internships and apprenticeships under a reputed firm dealing in Intellectual Property Law in order to build a good CV and also to gain a practical knowledge of the field that you are interested in. Something like Anand and Anand will be a good start to a career in this field. After law school, try and focus your energies on getting a job with a good firm that specializes in IP law. You could enroll in a diploma/certificate course in IP law to boost your CV. Indian Law Institute in Delhi has a part time classroom diploma in IPR which one can pursue alongside regular college. An LLM in IP Law from a reputed international institution may be a good idea, but LLM, in terms of job prospects, does not really boost your chances.

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Hi, For practicing as an IPR lawyer, first of all, you need to have a law degree and a license from the Bar Council thereupon. A specialization in IPR is advisable so that you could handle better. Also under IPR, there are fields as to patents trademarks, Geographical Indications, etc. You need to start practicing for atleast one to become an IPR expert and thereupon you might get clients having IPR issues.

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