CSIPR, NLIU Bhopal To Host 1st NLIU–R.K. Dewan Conference On Contemporary IPR Issues
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
7 Feb 2026 8:26 PM IST
The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR) at NLIU, Bhopal, is an academic initiative aimed at fostering research and discourse in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The Cell seeks to engage students, researchers, academicians, and professionals through conferences, workshops, and scholarly publications, including its annual flagship publication, the NLIU IPR Law Journal. Through these initiatives, CSIPR endeavours to promote critical engagement with contemporary developments in intellectual property law.
The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR) has announced the 1st NLIU–R.K. Dewan Paper Presentation Conference on Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law. The Conference is being organised by CSIPR in collaboration with R.K. Dewan & Co. and aims to engage students, researchers, academicians, and legal professionals.
About the Organisers
National Law Institute University, Bhopal, ranks among the oldest and most prestigious National Law Universities in India. Since its establishment in 1997, NLIU has consistently contributed to the advancement of legal education and research. The University fosters a strong culture of academic rigour and interdisciplinary engagement, regularly organising conferences, seminars, and training programmes on issues of contemporary legal significance. NLIU has produced a distinguished alumni network excelling across the legal profession, academia, public policy, and governance.
About the Conference
The Conference will be held on 7th–8th March 2026 at NLIU Bhopal and aims to serve as a national academic forum for engaging with emerging and contemporary issues in intellectual property law in light of technological advancements, innovation-driven markets, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
The Conference seeks to encourage high-quality academic research and facilitate dialogue between academia and legal practitioners. It will feature offline paper presentation sessions at NLIU Bhopal, along with a limited number of hybrid (online) presentation slots, to ensure meaningful academic engagement while enabling broader participation.
Eligibility
The Conference is open to:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Research scholars
- Academicians
- Legal professionals
Submissions may be made by a single author or jointly by a maximum of two authors.
Theme
Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law
(Submissions addressing any contemporary or emerging issue within the broader scope of intellectual property law are welcome.)
Registration and Submission Details
- Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 24th February 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 26th February 2026
- Deadline for Submission of Full Manuscripts: 5th March 2026
- Conference Dates: 7th–8th March 2026
Only the first 35 registrants opting for online presentation shall be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Remaining 50 selected participants shall present their papers in offline mode at NLIU Bhopal.
Registration Fees
- Phase I Registration: ₹1,000/- per paper (mandatory at the time of abstract submission)
- Phase II Registration:
- Offline Presentation: ₹5,000/- per paper
- Online Presentation: ₹2,500/- per paper
Registration Link
Awards
- Best Presentation: INR 20,000 + Internship Opportunity at R.K. Dewan & Co.
- Runner-Up: INR 17,000 + Internship Opportunity at R.K. Dewan & Co.
- Best Paper: INR 14,000 + Internship Opportunity at R.K. Dewan & Co.
Conference Resources
Brochure submission guidelines may be accessed here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_ojz58j-nVKztnmnIgHZvp1j6D3T6ATn?usp=sharing
Contact Details
Convenor – Nitesh Shukla: +91 79054 61782
Co-Convenor – Karuna Dewda: +91 62662 82484
Secretary – Priyansh Shrivastava: +91 83058 08314
For any queries, please write to us at csipr@nliu.ac.in.