Certification Course · Advanced Certificate in Patent Search, Analysis & Mapping
Advanced Certificate in Patent Search, Analysis & Mapping
1 Live Online Class per Week (6 Months) Plus 2 Practical Exercises Weekly
- Fee
- ₹1,55,000 + GST
- Schedule
- 1 Live Online Class per Week (6 Months) Plus 2 Practical Exercises Weekly
- Seats
- 100
- Enrolled
- 33
- Trainer
- LawSikho
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
Overview
About this course
This industry-first program is specifically designed for science graduates, engineers, pharmacy professionals, and aspiring IP practitioners who want to build a lucrative career in patent search and analysis. We understand your primary concerns: lack of practical training, uncertainty about career paths, and the challenge of breaking into the high-growth IP industry without prior experience. This comprehensive course teaches you to leverage advanced search techniques and systematic methodologies for comprehensive patent analysis that delivers exceptional value to clients. You'll master the art of conducting multi-database searches, creating professional landscape reports, and performing freedom-to-operate analyses—skills that companies desperately seek. Using multiple patent databases and systematic frameworks, you'll learn to search across 10+ databases simultaneously, identify relevant prior art that keyword searches miss, and deliver client-ready deliverables that drive business decisions.
This program transforms you from an uncertain graduate worried about career prospects to a confident Patent Analyst who:
✓ Conducts comprehensive searches across USPTO, EPO, WIPO, IPO, and commercial databases
✓ Creates professional landscape reports identifying technology trends and white spaces
✓ Performs FTO analyses protecting clients from infringement claims
✓ Builds a reputation as a skilled, industry-ready patent professional
By course end, you will be able to:
• Search 10+ patent databases using advanced Boolean queries and classification codes
• Create professional landscape reports analyzing 1000+ patents
• Conduct FTO analyses with defensible claim construction
• Draft patent specifications and claims across technology domains
• Navigate USPTO and international filing procedures (PCT, Paris Convention)
Outcomes
What you'll achieve
- Science Graduates (B.Sc., M.Sc.) from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences seeking IP careers
- Engineering Graduates (B.Tech, M.Tech) from any discipline wanting to leverage technical expertise in IP
- Pharmacy Graduates (B.Pharm, M.Pharm) seeking to specialize in pharmaceutical patent analysis
- Registered Patent Agents needing practical training in search and analysis
- Legal Professionals wanting to develop technical patent skills
- R&D Professionals and Researchers needing patent landscape expertise
- Career Transition Seekers attracted to remote work and global client opportunities
- IP Consultants looking to enhance service offerings with comprehensive search capabilities
- International students can apply for the program, provided they meet the eligibility criteria set for the course.
- Campus Immersion – 2 days campus immersion and certificate issuance ceremony at IIT Roorkee
- Official Student ID – Get official student ID Card from iHub, IIT Roorkee
- Newsletter – Get iHub, IIT Roorkee newsletter subscription
- 6-Month Specialized Training – Focused deep dive into patent search and analysis
- Live Online Classes – Master classes from IIT Faculties and Industry experts
- Practical Implementation Focus – 2 exercises per week for hands-on learning
- Multi-Database Mastery – USPTO, EPO, WIPO, IPO, Espacenet, Google Patents, and more
- Professional Deliverables – Landscape reports, FTO opinions, patent drafts
- Indian & International Coverage – IPO, USPTO, PCT, Paris Convention procedures
- Complete LMS Access – Digital study materials on web, Android & iOS apps
- Unlimited Doubt Clearing – Continuous instructor support throughout the program
- Internship & Job Support – Placement assistance at IP firms, LPOs, tech & pharma companies
- CV Enhancement & Interview Prep – Professional development for patent roles
- Professional Networking Coaching – Build strategic IP industry connections
- Article Writing & Publishing Training – Establish IP thought leadership
- 3-Year Content Access – Stay updated with evolving patent laws and databases
Curriculum
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Master the fundamentals of patent law and patentability criteria. Learn to evaluate inventions under Indian and US patent law, analyze non-patentable subject matter, and advise on filing strategies.
Skills:
Patent Law Fundamentals & Patentability Criteria
Section 3 & 4 Analysis (Non-Patentable Subject Matter)
Software & Pharmaceutical Patentability Assessment
Implement comprehensive search strategies across multiple patent databases. Master Boolean queries, classification codes, and systematic search documentation.
Skills:
Multi-Database Search Techniques (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, IPO)
Boolean Query Optimization & Classification Navigation
Non-Patent Literature Search & Documentation
Master advanced search techniques including citation analysis, semantic search, and prosecution history analysis for comprehensive patent research.
Skills:
Citation Analysis & Patent Family Mapping
Semantic Search & Concept-Based Queries
Legal Status Monitoring & Prosecution History Analysis
Create professional patent landscape reports identifying technology trends, key players, and strategic opportunities for client decision-making.
Skills:
Landscape Study Methodology & Data Visualization
Technology Segmentation & Player Analysis
White Space Identification & Competitive Intelligence
Master FTO analysis methodology to assess infringement risks and provide actionable recommendations protecting clients from litigation.
Skills:
Claim Construction & Infringement Analysis
Design-Around Strategy Development
FTO Opinion Structuring & Risk Categorization
Master patent drafting skills to create comprehensive specifications and claims across technology domains meeting IPO and USPTO requirements.
Skills:
Specification Drafting & Claim Construction
Domain-Specific Drafting (Pharma, Software, Mechanical, Biotech)
Drawing Preparation & Filing Requirements
Master patent prosecution techniques to respond to examination reports and handle oppositions, ensuring successful patent grants.
Skills:
FER Response Strategy & Claim Amendments
Pre-Grant & Post-Grant Opposition Handling
Appeals & Revocation Proceedings
Master USPTO procedures and international filing routes to manage multi-jurisdictional patent strategies for global protection.
Skills:
USPTO Filing & Prosecution Procedures
PCT System & National Phase Entry
Paris Convention & Multi-Jurisdictional Strategy
Master patent monetization strategies and portfolio management techniques to advise clients on maximizing IP value.
Skills:
Patent Licensing & Assignment Transactions
SEP/FRAND & Cross-Licensing Strategies
Portfolio Valuation & Management
Understand emerging technology patent challenges and build your professional brand for career success in the IP industry.
Skills:
AI, Biotech, Blockchain & Green Tech Patents
Professional Branding & Networking
Freelance Consulting & Career Pathways