LLM Intellectual Property Rights
A 1-year postgraduate law programme specialising in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets under Indian and international IP regimes.
About LLM IPR
LLM in Intellectual Property Rights is a one-year postgraduate law specialisation covering the Patents Act 1970, Trade Marks Act 1999, Copyright Act 1957, Geographical Indications of Goods Act, and India's obligations under TRIPS. With India filing over 90,000 patent applications annually and the growth of startups seeking IP protection, qualified IPR lawyers are in high demand at law firms, CGPDTM (Office of the Controller General of Patents), and multinational companies.
Who Should Apply
LLB graduates interested in technology, pharma, or media law, science or engineering graduates who have completed LLB, practising lawyers seeking specialisation in IP litigation, and professionals working in startups or content industries needing IP expertise.
What Will You Learn
Indian patent law and prosecution, trademark registration and enforcement, copyright law and digital rights management, geographical indications, plant variety protection, trade secrets, TRIPS compliance, IP valuation, licensing, and IPR dispute resolution before IPAB and courts.
Admission Process
Hold LLB degree with minimum 50% marks from BCI-recognised university, qualify CLAT PG or appear for university-level PG entrance test, personal interview at select institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About LLM IPR
Q. Do I need a science background for LLM IPR? Not mandatory, but a BSc/BTech background is an advantage for patent prosecution roles.
Q. Is LLM a 1-year or 2-year programme in India? Most universities offer both; the 1-year full-time format is common at NLUs.
Q. Can LLM IPR graduates become Patent Agents? Yes — after clearing the Patent Agent Examination conducted by CGPDTM.
Q. What is the salary after LLM IPR? Entry-level salaries range from ₹6–10 LPA at IP boutique firms; senior roles command ₹15–25 LPA.
Eligibility Criteria
LLB or equivalent 3-year/5-year integrated law degree from a BCI-recognised university with minimum 50% marks; CLAT PG / university entrance test.
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