Best Coaching Institute for Patent Agent Examination

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Best Coaching Institute for Patent Agent
Examination
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In todays high technology increasingly
integrated global economies, there is tremendous
scope for innovative products which need to be
legally protected through patents. There has been
exponential increase in new patent filings in
India. During 2014-15, 42,763 patent applications
were filed. Through, recruitment of additional
patent examiners, automation and extensive
computerization, Indian Patent office is making
all efforts to expedite the examination process
and output. Further amendment of rules to
expedite the examination process, has further
expanded scope of patent work at Indian Patent
office. Patent agents are required at every
step -to co-ordinate with inventors, researchers,
evaluate invention disclosure, draft patent
applications, respond to examination reports and
remove all objections till the patent application
is finally granted or refused. Despite slowing
economy and rising unemployment, Patent agent is
one career opportunity where there is still
growing demand and attractive salary packages for
graduates with science background.
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• In addition to an attractive salary potential in
  leading IPR law firms or patent specializing
  companies, a career as a patent agent is also
  attractive for several other reasons
• Patent agents are not required to do law, yet are
  just as qualified as an attorney to prepare and
  prosecute patent applications.
• Patent agents are registered with the Indian
  Patent Office and are free to enjoy career
  mobility across the four patent office in India
• Companies and law firms often prefer patent
  agents with technical expertise for their
  in-house intellectual property requirements
• Patent agents have flexibility to choose their
  type of work environment- work in law firm, legal
  department of multinational corporations, conduct
  research and development or have their own
  private practice.

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• Qualified patent agents are always in demand.
• For becoming a Patent Agent in India, you need
  to pass qualifying examination conducted by the
  Indian Patent office. The Indian Patent Agent
  Examination 2016 has already been notified. Exam
  is to be held before December 2016. For online
  registration you can click the following link
• http//ipindiaonline.gov.in/AgentExam2016/frmLogin
  .aspx
• Who can apply for Patent Agent Exams -
• Applicants need to 21 years of age at exam time.

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• All technology and science graduates B Sc., B
  Tech from any established university under Indian
  law or other specified equivalent qualification
  under central government
• The final year candidates also are eligible on
  producing the mark sheets, final degree, etc.,
  within two months from Patent Agent Exam
  declaration result which they are appearing for.
• Pattern of examination for Patent Agent
  Examination
• Written Exam consisting of two papers of 100
  marks each-
• Part I (Two hours)- Patent Act and Rules (Will
  have objective as well as subjective questions)
• Part 2 (Three hours)- Drafting and interpretation
  of the patent specifications and other documents.
  (Descriptive)
• Candidate shall require minimum of 50 mark in
  Paper 1 and 2. He shall be declared to have
  passed only if he obtains an aggregate of sixty
  per cent of total marks.