The Mumbai-based Patent Academy GNA Patent Gurukul is launching their next session (3rd Batch) of "Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law & Practice" from June 17, 2007 in Kandivli (East), Mumbai. Headed by Dr Gopakumar G Nair, Patent Gurukul delivers one of the finest and exhaustive patent lectures and course modules currently available across the country with well supported case studies and practical mock-assignments. Course will be 6-months Diploma in Patent Law & Practice with emphasis on patentability assessment, patentability criteria, patent prosecution from filing to post-grant opposition, and office actions. In addition, course module also deals with infringement analysis and other litigation issues.

Dr Nair is registered Patent and Trademark Agent with well-established name in Indian IP/Patent industry and unparallel grasp over Indian patent law. He is also visiting and guest faculty to various universities and colleges. The Director of Patent Gurukul Dr Kausalya Santhanam is a biotechnologist and US & Indian Patent Agent who has now established herself as a Patent Consultant and Practitioner in India. Patent Gurukul has various faculties which include dignitaries of IP field, leading attorneys, Senior Controllers of Indian Patent Office and international visiting faculties.

With a view to disseminate its service to other key cities, Patent Gurukul will launch the 1st batch of the 6 months course in Chennai by June 2007 and will start 1st batch of 1 year course on "Advanced Diploma in Patent and Regulatory Management (ADPRM) in Pune in association with IPER (Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Pune) in June 2007.

For further information and registration inquires: http://www.patentgurukul.com