Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is a one-year diploma programme in the law stream focused on protecting creations of the mind such as inventions, brands, artistic works, designs and confidential business information. It provides foundational knowledge of Indian IP statutes and practice, along with exposure to international IP frameworks such as WIPO-administered treaties and TRIPS under the WTO. Students learn key concepts like patentability and prior art, trademark distinctiveness and passing off, copyright ownership and licensing, GI registration and protection, and design registration. The course typically includes procedural aspects such as filing/registration steps, documentation, basic IP searches, opposition/cancellation, and enforcement through civil and criminal remedies. Many institutes also introduce commercial aspects like technology transfer, IP valuation basics, licensing agreements, assignments and franchising, which are increasingly relevant for startups and R&D-driven businesses. The programme helps learners develop practical orientation for working with IP law firms, corporate legal/IP cells, media and publishing companies, and innovation ecosystems.