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Intellectual Property Rights

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights was established with the objective of enhancing the intellectual property knowledge base and research capabilities of the country in general and the student community in particular. The centre attempts to achieve these aims through a two-pronged strategy. Firstly, it attempts to disseminate information on intellectual property rights with a view to create awareness in the public in general. Secondly, it initiates research into relatively unexplored and novel areas. To create awareness of IPR so as to equip the students and other professionals with the latest developments in the field of IPR also to expand knowledge and understanding of the idea, substance and scope of Intellectual Property Rights Centre for IPR was set up in 2015. The main objective of the Centre for IPR is to become the beacon in the field of Intellectual Property Rights by encouraging development of knowledge and best practices cutting across academia, practitioners and research fraternity. Keeping this objective in mind, an IP clinic has been established at ILNU this would not only provide knowledge to students but also make them blossom into complete individuals having proper knowledge in their field of study. For the last four years the Centre for IPR has been recognised and awarded “IP Campus of the Year (Legal)” by IPPO (Intellectual Property Promotion and Outreach Foundation) Ahmedabad.

  • To promote awareness on IPR among students and legal fraternity.
  • To provide a platform of discussion and activities related to IPR
  • To encourage interested students in advancing their studies towards this subject
  • To conduct training workshops for the students
  • To seek association with law firms working in India like Anand and Anand, Nanavati Associates, Y.J. Trivedi, Intll Advocare, Saikrishna and Associates, Singh and Singh Law Firm LLP, Khaitan & Co., Remfry & Sagar, Rahul Chaudhry & Partners for practical exposure of the students
  • Guest Lecture on “Fan Fiction: Exploring the Legality within Copyright Law” delivered by Dr. Nidhi Buch, Head, Centre for IPR, GNLU on April 27, 2022.
  • Guest Lecture on “Recent Jurisprudential Developments in Copyright Regime in India: A Comparative Analysis” by Ms. Shaiva Desai, IPR Attorney Advocate on April 27, 2022.
  • Guest Lecture on “Design Registration in UK and EU” delivered by Dr. Gargi Chakroborty, DIIPT-IPR Chair, National Law University Jodhpur on April 25, 2022.
  • Panel Discussion on Green Patenting on November 27, 2021.
  • Panel Discussion on IPR issues in the Fashion Industry on October 26, 2021.
  • Centre for IPR Foundation Day celebrations on September 26, 2021.
  • Panel Discussion on “Blockchain Technology And Intellectual Property Rights” September 25, 2021.
  • Webinar on “Scope of Personality Rights In Entertainment And Sports Industry” dated August 28, 2021.
  • Journal Publication on the topic of “Technology and IPR” – JIPL VI Issue, July 2021
  • Symposium on “Copyright Piracy Issues In Indian Film And Entertainment Industry” in Collaboration with IPPO Ahmedabad, on May 8, 2021
  • Workshop on “Trips Waiver for Covid Vaccines: Key Aspects Related to IP” on July 24, 2021
  • Workshop on “Personality Rights in Sports and Entertainment Industry” on August 28, 2021
  • Panel Discussion on “Trips Waiver for Covid Vaccines: Key Aspects Related to IP” July 24, 2020.
  • Symposium on “Fantasy Sports and Intellectual Property Rights” on April 24, 2021
  • Conference on “Competition Law and IPR Interface” on April 16, 2021
  • Journal Publication on the topic of “Copyright issues in Digital Era” – JIPL V Issue, March 2020
  • Seminar on International Intellectual Property Rights on January, 2020
  • IP Vocabulary and Case Study for the General Public on CIPR Instagram Page
    In an aim to create more awareness regarding IPR matters and disseminate information to the Public at large, The Centre for IPR has taken the initiative to provide information on the Social Media Platform of Instagram. The general format is to discuss the key concepts and relevant/landmark case laws in simple, concise manner to create IP understanding. The Instagram page can be accessed here: https://instagram.com/cipr.ilnu?Utm_Medium=Copy_Link
  • IP National and International news monthly Newsletter for IP enthusiasts, academicians, scholars and students
    The field of IPR is still evolving and every other day there is a new development or event that impacts the field at large. Hence, it becomes important to keep pace with the current happenings both in the domestic and global domain. Therefore, the centre releases Newsletters prepared on a monthly basis comprising both National and International news.
    The Newsletters can be accessed here: https://iplawilnu.wordpress.com/newsletter/
  • IP monthly blog post by CIPR
    The “IP Blog” is an initiative of the Centre for Intellectual Property Right, ILNU. It is an endeavour to further the goal of the centre to promote research in range of issues concerning IPR. The blog aims to facilitate the publication of blogs and articles on a myriad of issues surrounding IPR. The purpose behind this initiative is to create an environment for knowledge, research and exchange of opinions amongst the IP enthusiasts and provide them an engaging platform to learn and engage to expand their knowledge in the exciting and rapidly evolving field of IPR. The blog site can be accessed here: https://iplawilnu.wordpress.com/
  • Minor research projects funded by Nirma University
    a) Nirma University funded minor research project on “Piracy of Copyright Content: A Case Study of the Indian Film Industry” successfully completed by Centre Heads Ms Gunjan Arora, Principal Investigator and Ms Taruna Jakhar, Co-Principal Investigator and Centre Student Coordinators Ms Amishi Sodani and Ms Ahna Agarwal.
    b) Nirma University funded minor research project on “Impact Analysis of Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in Gujarat: Case Study of Patan Patola and Jamnagar Bandhani” by Centre Heads Ms Taruna Jakhar, Principal Investigator and Ms Gunjan Arora, Co-Principal Investigator.
Name Designation
Dr Gunjan Arora Head
Dr Neelesh Shukla Co-Head
Harsh Rampuria Chairperson
Mahak Agarwal Secretary
Name Designation
Amishi Sodhani Associate at Intll Advocare
Gazal Sancheti Associate at ALG Law Offices India
Ahna Agarwal Associate at Minda Industries Limited
Lokesh Vyas Pursuing LLM from American University, Washington College of Law
Amay Jain Associate at Victoriam Legalis
Dhruv Grower IP Litigation Associate at Remfry & Sagar
Sonal Goel Associate at Remfry & Sagar
Bobby Jain Associate at Anand and Anand
Aishwarya Pande Pursuing LLM
  • Conference on Recent Developments in the field of IPR (February 2023)
  • Call for Chapters for Edited Book (December 2022)
  • Workshop on Patent Drafting (November 2022)
  • Call for Papers Journal of IPR Tentatively in April for Issue VII (September 2022)
  • Training & Awareness Program on IPR
  • Research on “Intellectual Property Justification for Artificial Intelligence: Arguments Against”
  • Research on “Relevance of International Trade Regime for IPR post COVID 19”
  • Research on “Covid and implications on International Perceptions on Patent Regime
  • Research on “Regulation of OTT Platforms in India: Need for Content Censorship”
  • Research on “Copyright Commercialisation by OTT Platforms in India”
  • Intellectual Property Promotion & Outreach Foundation, IPPO Ahmedabad
  • Y.J Trivedi and Associates, an IP Firm, Ahmedabad
  • H. K. India & Associates, IP Firm in Ahmedabad

Centre for Intellectual Property Rights
Institute of Law, Nirma University
S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad – 382481
Gujarat – INDIA Phone: 91-079- 71652-829
Email: centreipr@nirmauni.ac.in

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