Participate in the National IPR Essay Writing Competition 2024 by DPIIT-IPR Chair in collaboration with CIIPL.
About the Competition
National IPR Essay Writing 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.
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.
Eligibility
The competition is open only to:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized institution in India.
- Ph.D. research scholars from any recognized institution in India.
How to Register?
- Fill out the Registration Form attached at the end of the post.
- Pay the registration fee using the portal and upload the payment screenshot
Registration Fee
Registration Fee: ₹300 (Non-refundable)
Submission Guidelines
- Theme: Essays must strictly adhere to the theme, “Navigating IPR Challenges in the Era of AI and Metaverse.”
- Language: Submissions must be in English.
- Word Limit: 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes).
- Formatting:
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12.
- Line Spacing: 1.5.
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, single spacing (20th Edition Bluebook citation style).
- Originality: 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.
- Co-authorship: A maximum of two authors is permitted.
- Submission Format:
- 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].
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, and IP experts.
Awards
- First Prize: ₹20,000 + Certificate of Achievement
- Second Prize: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Achievement
- Third Prize: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Achievement
- All participants will also be awarded e-certificates of participation.
- The competition will receive a limited number of entries.
- Selected 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
Dr. Ankit Singh, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor
E-Mail: ankit.singh@hnlu.ac.in
