IPR Internship: Hands-on IP Law & Policy Experience

About the Opportunity

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), operating under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is accepting applications for its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Internship Program. This program supports the objectives of India’s National IPR Policy by fostering awareness, encouraging research, and developing skilled professionals in the IP domain.

Eligibility

The program is open to the following candidates:

• Students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Law, Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Research scholars with a keen interest in IPR
• Young professionals seeking practical exposure to intellectual property systems

Internship Duration

The internship can last between 45 days and 12 months, depending on availability and the de...