HNLU is organising a National IPR Essay Writing Competition on “Navigating IPR Challenges in the Era of AI and Metaverse”.
About the Competition
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse has redefined innovation, creativity, and the consumption of intellectual property (IP). These advancements present unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the domain of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
From copyright issues in AI-generated content to trademark disputes in the virtual world, the interplay between evolving technologies and the existing legal frameworks necessitates a deeper exploration.
This competition aims to provide a platform for students and research scholars to critically analyze, deliberate, and propose innovative solutions to the challenges that AI and the Metaverse pose to the IPR regime. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire critical thinking and foster academic discourse on navigating the complexities of IPR in the face of rapid technological transformation.
Topic
Essays must strictly adhere to the theme, “Navigating IPR Challenges in the Era of AI and Metaverse”.
Who is it for?
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate students from any recognized institution in India.
- Ph.D. Research Scholars from any recognized institution in India.
Evaluation Criteria
- Relevance to the theme.
- Originality and depth of analysis.
- Clarity of expression.
- Quality of research and referencing.
- Practicality and innovation in solutions proposed.
- The entries will be judged by a panel of eminent academicians, legal professionals & IP experts.
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be in English.
- 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes).
- Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12. Line Spacing: 1.5.
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, single spacing (20th Edition Bluebook citation style).
- The essay must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Plagiarism beyond 10% will result in disqualification. AI-generated content will be subject to strict scrutiny and may lead to rejection.
- A maximum of two authors is permitted.
- The essay must be submitted in .docx format.
- File Name: [Author Name] [Essay Title].
- Submissions should be emailed to iprchair@hnlu.ac.in with the subject line: National IPR Essay Submission – [Author Name].
How to Register?
- Registration Fee: Rs. 300/- (Non-refundable) Payment can be made via Payment Portal through the link mentioned at the end of this post.
- Fill out the Registration Form given below this post.
- Pay the registration fee using the portal and upload the screenshot of the payment.
Important Dates
- Last date for Registration: 28 December, 2024.
- Submission Deadline: 28 January, 2025.
- Declaration of Result: March, 2025.
Prizes
- First Prize: Rs. 20,000/- + Certificate of Achievement.
- Second Prize: Rs. 10,000/- + Certificate of Achievement.
- Third Prize: Rs. 5,000 /- + Certificate of Achievement.
- All participants will also be awarded E-certificates of Participation.
- The competition will receive a limited number of entries.
- Top Essays will be published in the form of a book.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for registration is December 28, 2024.
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact at ankit.singh@hnlu.ac.in, shambhavi.tripathi@hnlu.ac.in or palak.rajpal@hnlu.ac.in.
