Internship Program At The Indian Patent Office

Description
The Internship Program by the Indian Patent Office recognizes the abundance of creative and innovative energies that flow in India, and the need to tap into and channelize these energies. The program aims to work towards the fulfilment of the objectives of the National IPR Policy. Objectives This internship program aims to work towards the fulfilment of the following objectives of the National IPR Policy 2016: 1. IPR Awareness: Outreach and Promotion – To create public awareness about the economic, social and cultural benefits of IPRs among all sections of society. 1. Generation of IPRs - To stimulate the generation of IPRs. 1. Human Capital Development - To strengthen and expand human resources, institutions and capacities for teaching, training, research and skill building in IPRs. Number of Interns The number of interns to be taken every year by the office of CGPDTM will be decided by the office every year depending upon the requirement, infrastructure and other facilities of the office. Duration The duration of the internship shall be as per the requirement of the course curriculum. Place of Internship The place of internship can be at the IP Office in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and RGNIIPM, Nagpur.

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Benefits
• &gt; **Certificate**
• Upon successful completion of the internship, a certificate shall be issued by the Head of Office where the intern has interned.
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• &gt; **Honorarium**
• No honorarium of any sort shall be paid to the intern.
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• &gt; **Leave**
• A leave of three days per month, excluding medical leave, will be provided to the intern.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be pursuing or has completed one of the following programs from a University established under law in the territory of India.
3. a) Post-Graduation / Doctoral Studies in Science.
4. b) Graduation / Post-Graduation / Doctoral Studies in Engineering or Technology.
5. c) Graduation / Post-Graduation / Doctoral Studies in Law.
6. In the case of candidates pursuing graduation / post-graduation / doctoral studies, the internship should be a requirement specified under their course curriculum.
7. The graduation / post-graduation / doctoral studies of the applicant should be from a government-recognized institute.

Application Process
Step 1: The applicants are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter containing a brief synopsis of the proposed topic of study during the internship to [email protected].
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The applicants are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter containing a brief synopsis of the proposed topic of study during the internship to [email protected].

Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover Letter.
• A brief synopsis of the proposed topic of study.
• Proof of Educational Qualifications (Marksheets, Passing Certificates, etc).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is The Mode Of Application For This Internship Program?
A: The Mode of Application for this Internship Program is ONLINE.

Q: To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed?
A: The applicants are requested to email their applications to [email protected].

Q: What Documents Are Required To Be Attached To The Email?
A: The applicants are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter containing a brief synopsis of the proposed topic of study during the internship.

Q: Can The Individuals Who Have Completed Their Degree Program From Also Apply To This Internship?
A: Yes, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be pursuing or have completed one of the following programs from a University established under law in the territory of India.

Q: In The Case Of Candidates Pursuing Graduation / Post-Graduation / Doctoral Studies, Is It A Mandatory Requirement That The Internship Should Be A Requirement Specified Under Their Course Curriculum?
A: Yes, in the case of candidates pursuing graduation / post-graduation / doctoral studies, the internship should be a requirement specified under their course curriculum.

Q: Are The Interns Provided With A Stipend/Honorarium?
A: No honorarium of any sort shall be paid to the interns.

Q: How Many Leaves Will Be Provided To The Interns?
A: A leave of three days per month, excluding medical leave, will be provided to the intern.

Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The URL to the Scheme Guidelines can be found at -
https://ipindia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/Internship_Program_at_the_Indian_Patent_Office.pdf

Q: What Shall Be The Duration Of The Internship?
A: The duration of the internship shall be as per the requirement of the course curriculum.

Q: What Shall Be The Place Of The Internship?
A: The place of internship can be at the IP Office in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and RGNIIPM, Nagpur.

Q: How Many Interns Are Selected Every Year?
A: The number of interns to be taken every year by the office of CGPDTM will be decided by the office every year depending upon the requirement, infrastructure and other facilities of the office.

Q: By Whom Shall The Certificate Of Internship Be Issued?
A: Upon successful completion of the internship, a certificate shall be issued by the Head of Office where the intern has interned.