Q: Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

The minimum qualification of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program is as follows: Bachelor’s degree in Law; LL.B. 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply. LSAT exempt in the following condition: Students who have a valid score for the exams LSAT India 2024, CLAT PG 2023, DU LL.M. 2024 or LSAT International score of last 5 years at the time of application form submission.

Q: What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

After successful completion of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program , you will get an LL.M. degree from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS).

Question 1

Who is this program for?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law is for Litigation Professionals, Legal Professionals working in Law Firms, Fresh Law Graduates, Legal Professionals working in the legal departments of corporates, academic or research professionals, and legal professionals in government roles..

Question 2

Is there a minimum qualification for this program?

Accepted Answer

The minimum qualification of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program is as follows: Bachelor’s degree in Law; LL.B. 3/5 year graduates and final year candidates may apply.
LSAT exempt in the following condition: Students who have a valid score for the exams LSAT India 2024, CLAT PG 2023, DU LL.M. 2024 or LSAT International score of last 5 years at the time of application form submission.

Question 3

What is the admission process?

Accepted Answer

The admissions process for the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law is entirely online. The following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Submit the application form
Step 2: Take Test - Online entrance examination (JSAT-LAW) or other eligibility tests as mentioned above. Review and shortlisting of candidates on the basis of test, SoP, resume, and telephonic interview.
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter.

Question 4

What are the Unique Features of this LL.M. Program ?

Accepted Answer

The following are the unique features of this LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program:

· Cutting-edge curriculum developed by the faculty members of JGLS.

· Comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the management and control of companies to achieve synergy of financial growth, health, and stability

· Focus on legal, regulatory, and economic challenges faced by companies

· Contemporary and cutting-edge corporate research opportunities through our core and specialised courses and webinars

· Skill-based learning approach equips students to apply principles in the context of corporate and financial transactions

Question 5

What are the Key Learnings from the this LL.M. Program?

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Following are the key learnings from this LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program:

Develop an advanced understanding of key intellectual property law principles and rights.
Demonstrate deeper knowledge of the legal environment that influences intellectual property law.
Interpret international legal regulations to evaluate the liabilities and rights of intellectual property owners.
Critically analyse solutions for protecting intellectual property and its impact on public policy.
Structure risk-free and effective legal strategies for cross-border licensing.
Analyse the evolution of intellectual property rights jurisprudence in other jurisdictions such as the European Union and the United States.

Question 6

What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

Accepted Answer

After successful completion of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program, you will get an LL.M. degree from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS).

Question 7

How much time do I need to spend to achieve success in the program?

Accepted Answer

You will need to spend around 20+ hours per week in terms of asynchronous learning, interactive sessions & assessments.

We would also recommend you put around 5-7 hours per week in terms of your research and library work to get optimum results and learning.

The remaining hours of engagement will be a mix of case studies, interactive sessions and mentoring sessions.

Question 8

How would the Dissertation or the industry case studies help me?

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Dissertation: The Dissertation would be an 8-week course. The project would be from across different areas & industries. The topic for the project has to be approved by the JGLS dissertation committee. The project would be done under the guidance of a mentor with rich industry experience. It would help you apply one or more concepts learnt during the LL.M. program. This experience would thus equip the learners to take up any such challenging project in the corporate or legal firms in the future.

Industry Case Studies:

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program has a strong experiential component that will prepare you to apply your learning on the job. Learn - Experience - Apply. Case studies across industries will help you experience real-life challenges in the field of technology law. The practical experience you would gain here would help you advance in your career.

Question 9

What kind of networking events are conducted?

Accepted Answer

Interactive sessions & Classroom Experiences of our LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program provide opportunities for networking with legal experts and fellow law professionals.

Question 10

What kind of additional support does upGrad offer?

Accepted Answer

upGrad buddy: upGrad Buddy: Your upGrad buddy in the LL.M. program will resolve non-academic queries and will lend a helping hand in this regard to enhance your experience.

Student Support Team: For any non-academic query, support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. Please write to us via studentssupport@upgrad.com or use the “Talk to Us” option on the learning platform for urgent queries.

Career Mentor: A career mentor to help you prepare from a career perspective to build your resume and LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, company-specific preparations, etc.

Question 11

Whom will you learn from?

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You will learn from leading faculty at JGLS. Refer to the website for more information. https://jgu.edu.in/jgls/faculty/

Question 12

What are the career preparation & mentoring services provided ?

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Following are the career preparations & mentoring services provided by upGrad in the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program:

Resume review: Obtain specific, personalised inputs on your resume structure and content.
Build LinkedIn Profile: Build your LinkedIn Profile to attract potential recruiters.
Career Mentor: A dedicated career mentor to monitor & guide you on your career transition journey.
Mock Interviews & Just-In-Time-Interviews: Get company and role-specific preparation with mock interviews right before your actual interviews.
Company-Specific Preparation: Get company-specific guidance to ensure you're interview-ready for the company of your choice.

Question 13

What are the career opportunities provided ?

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Following are the career services provided by upGrad in the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program:

upGrad Job Fairs: Regular hiring drives in major cities across India, giving you the opportunity to interview with upGrad's hiring partners.
Job Opportunities Portal: Gain exclusive access to upGrad's job openings each quarter.
Continued Career Support: Access our continued career support, even after completion of the program.

Question 14

How much do I pay to block my seat?

Accepted Answer

You need to pay INR 25,000 to block your seat in the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program.

Question 15

Are there any easy EMI options to pay the tuition fees ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, now you can pay the tuition fees for the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program with the 'No-Cost EMI' option. We also have other EMI options for paying at your convenience.

We have tied up with various loan providers to facilitate the learners to pay the tuition fees in equal monthly installments.

Please refer to the Tuition Fee section on this webpage for more details.

Question 16

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this Program?

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Refund Policy:

Once the learner has made a partial or complete payment of the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program fee and wants to withdraw his admission from the Program, the learner has to raise a refund request through the ‘My Applications’ page on our website www.upgrad.com or to the University and completing the entire refund application process within the deadlines as set out more particularly in ‘Table-A’ below.
For the cases where refund applications are accepted, the timelines for the refund application would be calculated from the formally notified last date of admission.
Learners can request a refund for the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program fee per the timelines below in ‘Table-A’.
The eligibility of the refund amount will be based on the slabs as specified below in 'Table-A' and the date on which the fully completed application was received. The percentage of refund as mentioned below in ‘Table-A’ shall be calculated on the total amount paid by the learner towards the LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program fee as of the refund request date.

TABLE-A

Sr. No. Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served to the University or upGrad Percentage of Refund
1. One month before the formally notified date of admission 100% (Without any deduction)
2. Before the formally notified last date of admissions 100% (Subject to deduction of INR 1,000 towards processing fee)
3. Less than 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission 80%
4. More than 15 days but less than 30 days after formally notified of the last date of admission 50%
5. More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission 0%
If a learner has requested a refund and is eligible for the refund as per Sr. No. 2 of Table-A mentioned above, such learner will be refunded the amount specified in the slab subject to a deduction of INR 1,000 towards the processing fee.
In the event where a learner has opted for a loan option from a credit facility provider to pay the Program fee, in such cases, the learner will have to comply with the policies of such credit facility provider, i.e., pay upfront, the applicable loan cancellation charges levied by credit facility provider, post which the loan will be cancelled and the EMIs deducted shall be refunded as per the eligibility mentioned in ‘Table-A’.
The refund for an eligible request learner shall be processed within 30 working days from the date of receipt of the duly completed refund form if the request is raised as per Point No. 1 of the Refund Policy.
This ‘Refund Policy’ is as per the guidelines prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC), and the University and upGrad reserve the right to change the Policy based on the changes made by UGC in future. Please check this Policy periodically for changes.

Deferral Policy:

There is no deferral policy for this program.

Question 17

Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

Question 18

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 50,000 is the minimum.

Question 19

Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

Question 20

Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?

Accepted Answer

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

Question 21

Are there any fees or down payment?

Accepted Answer

Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

Question 22

Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?

Accepted Answer

Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

Question 23

Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

Question 24

Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

Question 25

How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

Question 26

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

Accepted Answer

Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

Question 27

Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?

Accepted Answer

Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

Question 28

What are the key focus areas and specialised subjects covered in an LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law, and how do they address legal aspects of emerging technologies?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Laws is designed to provide such training through a focus on multidimensional aspects of IP law, tech law, policy, and enforcement. The program covers a wide range of advanced topics such as the interplay of IP with Cyber Laws, Patents, and Healthcare, Domain Name, Liability of Intermediaries under the Indian IT Act, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Biotechnology, 3D printing, and Virtual Reality. The course will also cover interdisciplinary perspectives in the context of Data Protection and Investment Law, for a holistic approach to the study and practice of IP and Technology Laws.

Question 29

Can you provide insights into the curriculum and unique features of an LL.M. program specialising in Law and Technology?

Accepted Answer

The LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program blends conceptual knowledge with practical knowledge. The curriculum covers technology's impact on traditional laws, new enactments like the IT Act, and contemporary topics like privacy and data localisation. Features like specialisations and flexible learning make this program unique.

Question 30

Tell me more about the specific subjects covered in an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology Law program and how they contribute to expertise in the field.

Accepted Answer

This LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law program covers IP laws, cyber laws, information privacy, AI and robotics laws, e-commerce laws, and more. Learning the interplay between IP, IT, and emerging technologies helps students gain well-rounded expertise to advise clients on complex legal issues at the intersection of law and technology.

Question 31

What distinguishes an LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law, and how does it align with the legal challenges posed by advancements in technology?

Accepted Answer

An LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Technology Law distinguishes itself with its sharp focus on IT laws and their real-world application . With emphasis on IT Act intricacies, cybersecurity policies, data privacy frameworks, etc., it equips students to effectively address the novel legal paradigms and compliance complexities arising from technological disruption.

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