10-Day FDP on Emerging IP Jurisprudence & Evolving Trends of IP Teaching & Research DPIIT-IPR Chair, HNLU: Register Now!
About HNLU
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, established in 2003, is a premier, UGC-recognized National Law School in India located in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It offers integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.), LL.M, and Ph.D. programs, consistently ranking among India’s top law schools for its legal research, 66-acre eco-sensitive campus, and faculty.
About DPIIT-IPR Chair
Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, launched a Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) in the year 2016 under which IPR Chairs have been set up in select universities and academic institutes. This was in accordance National IPR Policy launched by the Government of India in 2016, which proclaims, as one of the objectives under section 7.2 as, “Strengthen IP Chairs in educational institutes of higher learning to provide quality teaching and research, develop teaching capacity and curricula and evaluate their work on performance based criteria.”
Primary objectives of the Chair under SPRIHA are to encourage the study of, education in and research on IPR, as well as to promote outreach in IP law. HNLU received the prestigious Chair very recently for its progressive IPR curriculum and intensive research initiatives.
About The Program
The program aims to provide a comprehensive academic platform for faculty members, researchers, and scholars to engage with emerging developments in IP law, contemporary judicial trends, international regulatory frameworks, and evolving research themes. It will bring together leading academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and IP experts to deliberate on diverse dimensions of intellectual property including copyright, patents, trademarks, technology law, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and global IP governance.
The FDP will also focus on enhancing teaching pedagogy, curriculum design, research strategies, and interdisciplinary engagement in IP law, thereby equipping participants with practical insights and scholarly tools necessary for effective teaching and impactful research in the domain of intellectual property.
The program will consist of 30 contact hours, structured in accordance with the UGC mandate for Faculty Development Programs (as required for Promotions in HEIs), delivered over ten days through two daily academic sessions.
Program Objectives
- To familiarize participants with contemporary developments in IP law, including issues related to artificial intelligence, digital technologies, biotechnology, and data-driven innovation.
- To strengthen teaching methodologies in intellectual property law by introducing innovative pedagogical approaches, case-based teaching, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
- To enhance the research capabilities of faculty members and scholars by discussing evolving themes, research methodologies, and publication strategies in IP scholarship.
- To promote interdisciplinary engagement between law, technology, innovation studies, economics, and public policy in the study of intellectual property.
- To contribute to the strengthening of IP education in India in alignment with national initiatives promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge-based economic growth.
For Whom?
- Faculty members from Law, Social Sciences, Management, Engineering, Technology, and allied discipline
- Doctoral candidates, Research scholars and Postgraduate scholars pursuing research in the domain of intellectual property law and AI governance
- Industry professionals and innovation managers working in IP, technology and innovation policy, and research management
Course Schedule
| Day & Date | Session | Time | Topic | |||||
| Day 1 – 6 April 2026 (Monday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Global Governance of Intellectual Property: The Role of WIPO, WTO and International Treaties | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Digital Advertising, Personality Rights and IP Implications in the Age of Synthetic Media | ||||||
| Day 2 – 7 April 2026 (Tuesday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Authorship, Ownership and Legal Challenges in the Era of AI | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Teaching Intellectual Property Law through Case-Based and Clinical Methods | ||||||
| Day 3 – 8 April 2026 (Wednesday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Trademark Law in the Age of Digital Commerce and Influencer Marketing | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Current Developments in the area of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND Licensing | ||||||
| Day 4 – 9 April 2026 (Thursday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Publishing with Impact: Strategies for High-Quality Research in Intellectual Property Law | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Designing Interdisciplinary IP Curriculum for Law and Technology Programs | ||||||
| Day 5 – 10 April 2026 (Friday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Intellectual Property and Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, Metaverse and NFTs | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Copyright Law in the Digital Age: Streaming Platforms, User-Generated Content and Platform Liability | ||||||
| Day 6 – 11 April 2026 (Saturday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Open Access, Open Innovation and IP Governance in the Knowledge Economy | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Teaching Intellectual Property Law in the Digital Era: Innovative Pedagogies and Experiential Learning | ||||||
| Sunday Break – 12 April 2026 | ||||||||
| Day 7 – 13 April 2026 (Monday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Geographical Indications, Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage Protection | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Data, Databases and Intellectual Property: Emerging Regulatory Challenges | ||||||
| Day 8 – 14 April 2026 (Tuesday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | IP Enforcement in the Digital Age: Intermediary Liability and Platform Governance | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Patenting of Computer-related Inventions (CRIs): Contemporary Jurisprudential Trends | ||||||
| Day 9 – 15 April 2026 (Wednesday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Competition Law and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Interface | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Role of Judiciary in Promoting Innovation in India | ||||||
| Day 10 – 16 April 2026 (Thursday) | Session I | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | PCT and International Patent Filing: Methods and Strategies | |||||
| Session II | 5:35 PM – 7:05 PM | Reflections on Design Law and Emerging Marketing Trends | ||||||
*The above schedule is for participants’ general information. The session topics are indicative and are subject to change/modification aligned with the broader theme of the Program. Final list of topics along with resource persons will be shared with the participants in due course of time.
Limited Seats Available. Participation on first-come, first-registered.
Registration
Enrolment Fee: INR 1200 (exclusive of GST)
The registration fee covers:
- Participation in all FDP sessions
- Access to lecture materials and academic resources
- Certificate of completion
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Certification
Participants will be awarded a Certificate of successful completion upon fulfilling the following requirements:
- Minimum 80% attendance in the FDP sessions
- Active participation in discussions and interactive sessions
- Successful completion of the assignment
Participants failing to meet the above requirements will not be eligible for certification.
Contact Info
For any queries, please contact: Dr. Ankit Singh DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor (I/c) and Head, CIIPL [email protected]
8966049636
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