National Conference on Navigating Competition Law, Technology, and Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age by Navrachana University: Submit by Jan 15

About Navrachana University

Navrachana University is a Private University established under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2009. The University has Five schools: the School of Business and Law, the School of Engineering and Technology, the School of Liberal Studies and Education, the School of Environmental Design and Architecture, and the School of Science. We have around 27 programs across all the schools. The University has embarked on a new educational paradigm that lays simultaneous emphasis on disciplinary education, inter-disciplinary education, professional education, and general education.

About School of Bussiness and Law

Working in close association with the industry and the academic experts, right from the curriculum development stage to student projects, internships, and work placements, the School of Business and Law at NUV offers several unique undergraduate and postgraduate level programs in the field of Management (BBA and MBA) & Law (BBA-LLB Integrated & LLM)

About the Conference

This conference provides a platform for insightful discussions on how technology influences the landscape of competition law and intellectual property rights, and how legal frameworks are adapting to these changes. Attendees will engage in in-depth conversations about emerging challenges such as antitrust issues in the digital marketplace, the impact of artificial intelligence and data analytics on competition, and the evolving nature of intellectual property protection in the digital realm.

Throughout the conference, participants will gain valuable insights into strategies for safeguarding fair competition, fostering innovation, and striking a balance between encouraging technological advancements and upholding intellectual property rights. Sessions will cover case studies, best practices, and forward-thinking approaches, providing attendees with actionable knowledge to navigate the complex legal landscape of today’s digital age. The conference will explore the intersection of competition law, technology, and intellectual property rights in the digital age and work together to define the future of the legal frameworks that regulate them.

Object

Stimulate research and debate on contemporary challenges in digital market economy, digitalization, and digital governance.

Develop a better understanding of competition, cyber law, and IP Rights. Create a close network among the academicians, researchers, students, and industry so as to develop an environment for the exchange of ideas between academia and industry.

Encourage the interdisciplinary field of Law and Economics.

Target Audience

The conference is open to Academicians, Industry Professionals, Advocates, Judicial Officers, Researchers, Practitioners, Students, policymakers and other relevant disciplines, and other stakeholders on the emerging issues and related areas on the broader sub-themes.

Themes

These sub-themes can help structure the conference sessions and discussions, allowing participants to delve deeper into specific aspects of the overarching theme and explore the intricate interactions between competition law, technology, and intellectual property rights in the digital age.

• Antitrust in the Digital Economy: Challenges and Solutions
• Emerging Technologies and Competition Law
• Data Privacy, Protection, and Competition
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Landscape
• Global Perspectives on Competition and Technology
• Innovation, Startups, and Competition Compliance
• Enforcement and Remedies in Digital Markets
• Complexities of Competition and Consumerism in the Digital World.
• Sui Generis System, International Trade and Economy.
• Big data, Technology and AI
• Media, Right to Privacy and Democracy in A Digitalised World
• Impact of Digitalisation on Privacy and Human Rights
• E-Governance and Cyber Security

The sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive.

Submission guidelines

The abstract of a research paper on any of the given themes shall be duly sent. The abstract shall not exceed 300 words.

Full paper:

• The length of the full paper including tables, diagrams, illustrations, references, etc. shall not be less than 3000 words and shall not exceed 5000 words. (Excluding the footnotes).
• The research paper shall be the original and unpublished work of the author. Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors. Each author is required to register and pay the registration fee individually.
• The paper should be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing.
• All footnotes must be in Font “Times New Roman”, with font size 10, and line spacing. All submissions must follow the “The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th Edition).
• The full paper should be submitted in soft copy (only after the acceptance of the abstract has been duly communicated) and shall be sent along with the registration fee screenshot on the form.
• E-certificates will be provided to all the registered participants.
• Selected Papers will be published in a book with ISBN Number.

Important Dates

• Date of submission of abstract 15th January 2024
• Date of confirmation of abstract 17th January 2024
• Date of Full Paper submission & Registration 2nd February 2024
• Date of National Conference 10th February 2024

Registration fee

• Academicians, Research scholars, and Professionals: Rs. 1250/-
• Students: Rs. 750/-
• Participation is reserved on a first come first serve basis.

Registration Procedure

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PLEASE REGISTER AFTER CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ABSTRACT ONLY. Click on the following link to register for the National Conference.

Submission Procedure

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For further information, please contact at [email protected] or the student co-ordinator:

• Ms. Krupa Chauhan, President-Student Council, School of Business and Law, +91 7574004999
• Mr. Rohan Gupta, Secretary- Student Council, School of Business and Law, +91 7265861130

The official notification is here.