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PATENT AGENT EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2012
Patent Agent Examination Notification shall be notified by Ministry of Commerce and Industry in November 2011, Examination shall be conducted in January 2012.
Pattern of Questions
Paper I will have 40 objective type questions of one mark each and descriptive type questions of 60 marks.
Paper II will have a set of two questions (different sets for science and engineering) on drafting of 30 marks each consisting of:
	1. Drafting of specification from given claims and background. 2. Drafting of claims from given specification.
and the rest will be descriptive/interpretative type questions of 40 marks.
Viva-voce examination will be based only on domain knowledge. Essential Qualification.
Citizens of India having completed 21 years of age and possessing a degree in science, engineering or technology from any University established under law for the time being in force in the territory of India or possesses such other equivalent qualifications as the Central Government may specify in this behalf.
Prescribed fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only)
Documents to be attached with the application:-
i. Self attested copy of proof of age; ii. Self attested copy of degree certificate; iii. Two copies of self attested passport size photographs.
The examination centre and date shall be communicated to the candidates in due course.
RULES/REGULATIONS Institute of Patent Attorneys, India (IPAI) is providing professional training in Intellectual Property Rights for candidates to appear for Patent Agents Examination, conducted by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Govt. of India) through Patent Offices and obtaining qualifications necessary to practice as a Patent Agent/Patent Attorney under the Patent Act and Rules. Career Prospects and Placement Services. Institute of Patent Attorneys Shall provides 100% Placement assistance those who successfully cleared the Patent Agent Examination Conducted by the Controller of Patents. Patent Agents/Attorneys have ample number of job opportunities in Intellectual Property Law Firms, as well as Corporate Organizations. They can choose channels like in-house Advisors for different organizations or start their own Attorney’s Firms and Consultancy Services. ELIGIBILITY Degree in Science, Engineering or Technology. TRAINING MODE Correspondence with contact classes Study materials will be sending by courier/by registered post immediately after joining the course. 35 hours contact classes shall be conducted at New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai, in November-2011. CONTACT CLASSES- (5 Days x 7 hours =35) Monday- 9.30 AM-1.30 PM –Theory & 2.30 PM-5.30 PM - Drafting & Exercise. Tuesday- 9.30 AM-1.30 PM –Theory & 2.30 PM-5.30 PM - Drafting & Exercise. Wenesday-9.30 AM-1.30 PM –Theory & 2.30 PM-5.30 PM - Drafting & Exercise. Thurseday-9.30 AM-1.30 PM –Theory & 2.30 PM-5.30 PM - Drafting & Exercise. Friday- 9.30 AM-1.30 PM –Theory & 2.30 PM-5.30 PM - Drafting & Exercise. Dates and Venue will be communicated to the candidates . EXAMINATION Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Govt. of India) will conduct Examination through Patent Offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. EXAM SYLLABUS The qualifying examination shall consist of the following papers and marks, namely: - Paper I – Patent Act and Rules 100 100 Paper II- Drafting and interpretation of Patent specification and other documents 100 Viva Voce 100 Total marks 300 The qualifying marks for each written paper and for the viva voce examination shall be fifty per cent each, of total marks and a candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination only if he obtains an aggregate of sixty per cent of total marks. COURSE FEE:- Rs.15, 000/- (Rupees fifteen thousand only) Fee should be paid by cash or by DD drawn in favour of “The Institute of Patent Attorneys” (IPA), India , payable at New Delhi Or Transfer to our Account: A/c No. 1022-101-1000781 ORBC0101022. Oriental Bank of Commerce Sector-10, Dwarka, Delhi- 110 072 Terms & Conditions Fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances Fee should be paid by cash or by DD drawn in favour of The Institute of Patent Attorneys (IPA), India, payable at New Delhi. The candidates are to apply directly to the Controller of Patents, paying the prescribed fee for the registration to appear for the Patent Agent Examination 2011. The training course will comprise the following: - 1. Introduction to Intellectual Property rights. It covers all aspects of intellectual property rights i.e. Patents,Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs and Copyright. 2. Patent Act and Rules. It covers explanation and understanding of The Patents Act, 1970 with special emphasis on Paper I of the Patent Agent Examination. 3. Patent Specification Drafting and other documents, Interpretation. It covers all the practical and technical aspects of drafting of a Patent Specification and other documents with special emphasis on Paper II of the Patent Agent Examination . COURSE CERTIFICATE Institute of Patent Attorneys , India (IPAI) shall issue a separate certificate of training:- “SIX MONTHS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PATENT LAW & PRACTICE” The Last date for submitting the application: 15/06/2011 INSTITUTE OF PATENT ATTORNEYS (IPA) , INDIA. D-999 , Ist Floor,Near Jai Jawan Gas Agency, Ramphal Chowk, Sector-7, Dwarka , New Delhi-110 077. Web: www.ipai.in Email: ipaidirector@gmail.com Tel: 09810395199. It is made explicitly clear that the candidates are to apply directly to the Controller of Patents, paying the prescribed fee for the registration to appear for the examination