National IP Essay Writing Competition 2021 By IP Matters [Register by 20th March 2021]

Aseer Jamal

13 Feb 2021 10:29 AM GMT

  • National IP Essay Writing Competition 2021 By IP Matters

    National IP Essay Writing Competition 2021 By IP Matters

    IP Matters is organising its 1st National IP Essay Writing Competition to promote research and creativity in the field of IP Law. This competition is organised to catalyse IP enthusiasts to conduct research and bring forth unique ideas.

    ELIGIBILITY

    Students, professionals and academicians interested in Intellectual Property Law.

    WORD LIMIT

    1500-2000 words (excluding citation)

    How to Register?

    • Registration fees:
      • Rs.200/- for single author
      • Rs.300/- for co-authorship (two maximum)
    • Payment has to be made through UPI to: +91 99865 36612 (Janhavi K M)
    • For Registration, click here

    Note: The transaction receipt must be attached and the transaction ID must be mentioned in the registration form.

    THEME

    The Theme is Intellectual Property Law and a few themes are illustrated for reference purposes. However, candidates are allowed to choose any topic under the realm of Intellectual Property Law.

    Trademark

    • Unconventional trademarks
    • Domain name protection
    • Trademark Parody
    • First to use v. First to file

    Copyrights

    • Copyrights for food items, smells, etc.
    • Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
    • Street Art and Copyrights
    • Fair Use v. Fair Dealing

    Patents

    • Compulsory Licensing
    • Patent trolls
    • Patent Ever greening

    Geographical Indication

    • GI and cultural empowerment
    • Overlap between GI and other forms of IP

    Interdisciplinary topics

    • International Organisations and IP enforcement
    • Business Strategy and IP
    • Competition Law and IP
    • Taxation and IP

    IMPORTANT DATES

    Last Date for Registration: March 20, 2021

    Last Date of Submission: April 10, 2021

    Evaluation process by the Panel of Judges: April 10- April 30, 2021

    Declaration of Results: May 1, 2021

    PRIZES

    • 1st Prize: Rs.2000 + E-certificate and publication of paper on the IP Matters Website.
    • 2nd Prize: Rs.1000 + E-certificate and publication of paper on the IP Matters Website.
    • Top 5 papers will receive a certificate of merit. These papers may be published on the IP Matters Website subject to certain changes as required.

    CONTACT:

    Poorvika Chandanam (+91 8618205769), Founding Editor, or Janhavi K.M (+91 9986536612), Editor-in-Chief, IP Matters.

    For Website, click here

    For Brochure, click here


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