About the Organization

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), operating under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is a premier institution dedicated to the protection and regulation of intellectual property rights (IPR) in India.

As the nodal office for patents, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and copyright administration, CGPDTM plays a vital role in fostering innovation and ensuring the effective implementation of IP laws in line with India’s national policies and international commitments.

The institution has consistently provided opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals to gain hands-on exposure to the legal, administrative, and procedural aspects of intellectual property.

About the Internship

The IPR Internship Programme at CGPDTM is designed to give participants a practical understanding of intellectual property rights, their administration, and their role in the innovation ecosystem.

Interns will gain:

• Exposure to IP administration mechanisms.
• A deeper understanding of IP laws, rules, and procedures.
• Insights into promoting research aligned with India’s national IPR policy.
• Hands-on training through available facilities in IP offices.

This internship offers online and offline options with varying durations, ensuring flexibility for participants. It is an ideal opportunity for those looking to build expertise in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and geographical indications.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

The program includes different phases depending on the mode of participation:

• Online Mode: 30 days (one daily session).
• Offline Mode: 30 days (UG students), 45 days, 6 months, or up to 12 months (as per discretion of CGPDTM).

Evaluation will be based on participation, research quality, and engagement with the assigned tasks. Selected candidates will be notified via email.

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Location and Mode

• Venue: IP Offices across India (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, and others handling Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, and Copyrights).
• Mode: Online / Offline (as per candidate preference and CGPDTM discretion).

Additional Highlights

• Stipend: Unpaid (Government internship programme).
• Perks:
  • Exposure to India’s IPR ecosystem.
  • Learning from experienced IP officers and professionals.
  • Practical understanding of IP administration and enforcement.
  • Internship completion certificate from CGPDTM.

Eligibility

• Students (UG/PG) in Law, Science, Engineering, and related fields (who have completed their course).
• Research Scholars with an interest in IPR.
• Professionals seeking exposure to IPR frameworks.

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
A: Students, research scholars, and professionals from law, science, engineering, and allied fields are eligible.

Q2: Is prior experience required?
A: No, freshers with an academic or professional interest in IPR are welcome.

Q3: What is the stipend offered?
A: This is an unpaid internship.

Q4: Will a certificate be provided?
A: Yes, all interns will receive an internship completion certificate from CGPDTM.

Q5: Is there any application/registration fee?
A: No, there is no application or registration fee.

Q6: Can international students or foreign-qualified lawyers apply?
A: No, the internship is limited to Indian students, researchers, and professionals.

Q7: What is the duration of the internship?
A: Duration varies: 30 days (online), 30–45 days, 6 months, or up to 12 months (offline, subject to CGPDTM’s discretion).

Important Links

• Registration Form: Apply Here
• Official Website: https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/

Downloadables

Sample Cover Letter (PDF)

Contact

Email:  internship.ipo@gov.in

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