National Conference on “Intellectual Property, Emerging Technology & Digital Regulation”, MNLU Nagpur — Register by Feb 25!

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, is proud to announce a One-Day National Conference focusing on the critical intersections of Intellectual Property (IP), Emerging Technology, and Digital Regulation. This prestigious event is organized by the DPIIT-IPR Chair, the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), and the Centre for Law, Technology and Policy (CLTP). It offers an elite platform for high-level academic and policy-oriented dialogue in the age of rapid digital transformation and algorithmic innovation.

About MNLU Nagpur and the Organizers

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, established in 2015, is a premier student-centric institution dedicated to achieving excellence in legal and justice education. Currently in its tenth year, the university has rapidly become a “Lighthouse” for academic analysis and research-focused scholarship in India.

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at MNLU Nagpur was established under the SPRIHA scheme of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It aims to foster a robust innovation-friendly IP ecosystem. This conference is a collaborative effort with:

• Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR): Focused on bridging the gap between legal academia and the technology-driven economy through rigorous socio-legal research.
• Centre for Law, Technology and Policy (CLTP): Dedicated to addressing complex regulatory, ethical, and policy challenges posed by AI, blockchain, and data-driven governance.

About the National Conference

As generative artificial intelligence, immersive digital environments, and synthetic media reshape global commerce, traditional legal doctrines are under immense strain. This conference provides a comprehensive platform to critically examine the transformation of India’s Intellectual Property regime and digital regulatory framework.

The event seeks to facilitate informed dialogue among academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to address doctrinal challenges, regulatory gaps, and commercially viable legal solutions aligned with India’s innovation goals.

Core Themes and Sub-Themes

The conference will engage with four primary themes, addressing the cutting edge of digital law:

1. Generative AI and IP Transformation: Legality of copyrighted data in AI training, authorship and originality requirements, and comparative global litigation (e.g., ANI v. OpenAI).
2. Metaverse and Virtual Assets: NFT legal architecture, smart contract licensing, trademark enforcement in virtual worlds, and patenting software-driven innovations.
3. Deepfakes and Synthetic Media: Personality rights, intermediary liability under IT Rules 2021, and content traceability mechanisms for AI-generated media.
4. Competition Law and Digital Markets: Big Tech dominance, FRAND licensing for Standard Essential Patents, and semiconductor IP protection strategic technology regulation.

Event Timeline

Submission Categories and Guidelines

The conference invites high-quality submissions from students, researchers, and professionals. All papers must demonstrate analytical rigor and novelty.

• Long Articles (3500–6000 words): Comprehensive analyses of contemporary commercial and technology-related IP laws.
• Short Articles (2000–3000 words): Focused studies addressing specific regulatory challenges with an emphasis on policy relevance and real-world commercial viability.

Submission Rules:

• Originality: Plagiarism must not exceed 10%. AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.
• Co-authorship: Permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
• Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook (20th Edition).
• Peer Review: All papers undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure high-quality scholarship.

Registration Fees

Awards and Publication Opportunities

• Best Presentation (Academician): Rs. 5000/-
• Best Presentation (Student): Rs. 3000/-
• Publication: The best selected papers will be published in an edited book with ISBN.
• Certification: All participants will receive participation certificates.

Official Links and Contact Information

The conference will be held in Physical Mode at the MNLU Nagpur campus. For any queries, reach out to the organizers at iptechconference26@nlunagpur.ac.in or call +91 7517517183.

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