The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR), National Law Institute University, Bhopal, in collaboration with Saikrishna & Associates, invites entries for its first IP Blog Writing Competition, 2026. The competition offers cash prizes, publication and conditional internship opportunities.
About CSIPR, NLIU Bhopal
CSIPR promotes research and discussion on intellectual property law. The Cell publishes the NLIU intellectual property journal and runs a blog addressing contemporary legal developments.
About Saikrishna & Associates
Saikrishna & Associates is a law firm established in 2001. Its practice includes intellectual property, technology, media and telecommunications, corporate law and competition law.
About the Competition
Participants should present an original, well-researched argument on a contemporary intellectual property issue, written for a wider readership.
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Eligibility Criteria
The detailed rulebook permits:
- Students enrolled in three-year LL.B., five-year LL.B. or LL.M. programmes at recognised Indian universities or colleges.
- Research scholars and students of allied disciplines.
- Students of NLIU Bhopal.
Entries may have one or two authors, including co-authors from different institutions.
Theme
The theme is “Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law.”
Indicative topics include AI and copyright, patentability, digital piracy, brand protection, personality rights, FRAND licensing, access to medicines, traditional knowledge and competition law. Other contemporary IP issues are permitted.
Submission Guidelines
- Length: 1,200–2,000 words, excluding endnotes.
- Language: English.
- Originality: Unpublished work, without concurrent submission elsewhere.
- Files: Both
.docxand PDF, named after the blog. - Anonymity: Remove identifying details from the manuscript, filenames and document properties.
- Formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point, justified, with 1.5 spacing; 10-point, single-spaced endnotes; one-inch margins.
- Citations: Prefer hyperlinks; otherwise use OSCOLA fourth-edition endnotes. Substantive endnotes are prohibited.
Plagiarism and AI Policy
Similarity must not exceed 15%, excluding quotations, case names and citations. AI-generated content must not exceed 10%. Disclose AI assistance with research or grammar. Fabricated authorities attract disqualification.
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Registration Fee
| Authorship | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single author | ₹400 |
| Two co-authors | ₹600 per entry |
Prizes and Recognition
| Category | Award |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹10,000, internship opportunity and Certificate of Merit |
| First runner-up | ₹5,000, internship opportunity and Certificate of Merit |
| Second runner-up | ₹3,000 and Certificate of Merit |
| Top ten entries | CSIPR Blog publication and Special Mention Certificate |
| Eligible participants | E-Certificate of Participation |
Internships are subject to Saikrishna & Associates’ availability and applicable terms. Publication may require satisfactory revisions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 22 November 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 November 2026 |
| Results | 14 December 2026 |
| Publication of top entries | January 2027 |
Submission and registration deadlines close at 11:59 PM IST.
Contact Details
Email queries to csipr@nliu.ac.in.
Use the subject: Query – NLIU SA IP Blog Writing Competition
How to Register?
Complete the registration Google Form by 22 November 2026.
Pay beforehand and upload payment proof showing the transaction ID. Co-authors register once, entering both authors’ details.
The organisers will email the submission form to registered authors. Submit both required file formats exclusively through that form by 29 November 2026.
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