WEEK 1 — Understanding NIA + Basic Drafting
Day
Topics
1
Introduction to NIA, History, Importance
2
Definitions: Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, Cheque
3
Essentials of a Negotiable Instrument
4
Presumptions under NIA (Section 118, 119)
5
Drafting Activity: Draft a Simple Promissory Note and Bill of Exchange
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WEEK 2 — Cheques, Dishonour, and Legal Notice Drafting
6
Cheque — Meaning, Types, Essentials
7
Crossing of Cheques
8
Dishonour of Cheques — Law under Section 138
9
Process of Sending a Legal Notice (ingredients of a good notice)
10
Drafting Activity:Â Draft a Legal Notice under Section 138
WEEK 3 — Court Procedures, Défense, Complaint Drafting
11
Filing of Complaint after Dishonour
12
Essentials of a Section 138 Criminal Complaint
13
Defenses available to the Accused
14
Important Judgments
15
Drafting Activity:Â Draft a Criminal Complaint under Section 138
WEEK 4 — Advanced Drafting, Mock Trials, Settlements
16
Settlement before trial: Compounding offences (Section 147)
17
Affidavit under NIA cases
18
Mock Session: Legal Notice Exchange Simulation (Role-play)
19
Drafting Activity: Draft a Settlement Agreement or Compounding Deed
20
Final Test: Oral + Written
Additional Materials Provided
Certifications
WEEK 1 — Introduction to IPR and Core Concepts
Introduction to IPR: Meaning, Types, Importance
Copyrights — Basics and Registration Process
Trademarks — Definition, Infringement, Passing Off
Patents — Patentability Criteria, Application Process
Drafting Activity: Draft a Copyright Registration Application
WEEK 2 — Trademark and Patent Drafting
Trademark Filing Procedure, Objections and Hearing
Madrid Protocol and International Trademarks
Patent Specification Drafting (Provisional and Complete)
Licensing and Assignment of IP
Drafting Activity: Draft a Trademark Application and a Basic Patent Specification
WEEK 3 — Enforcement and Litigation in IPR
Infringement Actions: Civil and Criminal Remedies
Cease and Desist Notices
Defenses in IPR Infringement Suits
Passing Off and Comparative Advertising
Drafting Activity: Draft a Cease-and-Desist Notice for Trademark Infringement
WEEK 4 — Advanced IPR Drafting and Mock Simulations
IP Due Diligence and Audits
Franchise Agreements involving IP
Mock Session: IP Infringement Litigation Simulation
Drafting Activity: Draft a Trademark Licensing Agreement
Final Evaluation: Portfolio Submission + Viva
WEEK 1 — Introduction to Civil Law and Core Concepts
Basics of Civil Law: Definitions, Nature, Scope
Jurisdiction: Territorial, Pecuniary, Subject-Matter
Cause of Action, Limitation Act Overview
Parties to Suit, Framing of Issues
Drafting Activity: Draft a Simple Civil Suit Plaint
WEEK 2 — Suits, Notices and Written Statements
Institution of Suits and Service of Summons
Injunctions, Interim Relief under CPC
Written Statement, Set-off, Counter Claim
Limitation and Procedural Defenses
Drafting Activity: Draft a Written Statement in response to a Plaint
WEEK 3 — Civil Proceedings, Affidavits and Notices
Framing of Issues, Admission/Denial of Documents
Discovery, Inspection, Interrogatories
Examination of Witnesses, Affidavits
Notices under Section 80 CPC and Other Legal Notices
Drafting Activity: Draft a Section 80 CPC Notice and Affidavit of Evidence
WEEK 4 — Advanced Civil Drafting and Mock Trials
Appeals, Revisions and Review under CPC
Ex
ecution of Decrees, Modes of Execution
Mock Session: Trial Simulation (Framing issues, arguments)
Drafting Activity: Draft a Petition for Execution of Decree