RGNUL Calls For Submissions For 2nd National Intellectual Property Article Writing Competition 2025
LIVELAW NEWS NETWORK
8 Aug 2025 1:18 PM IST

The Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (CIIPR), RGNUL, in association with SS Rana & Co., announces the 2nd National Intellectual Property Article Writing Competition, 2025. The initiative aims to encourage scholarship and innovative thought in the field of intellectual property law. Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines, the competition provides a platform for young writers to explore perspectives and propose impactful reforms in the IPR framework.
Competition Format
Participants are first required to register through the designated portal. Upon registration, they must submit an original, well-researched article ranging between 1500 and 2500 words. The top entries, selected through a blind peer-review process, will be invited for a virtual paper presentation. The evaluation will be based on originality, depth of analysis, and relevance to the theme.
Suggested Themes
Participants may choose from the following indicative themes, or explore any topic that falls within the broader domain of Intellectual Property and Innovation:
- Fashion Industry and Intellectual Property Rights
- Reimagining Copyright Law in the OTT Era
- Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence: The Dichotomy of Ownership
- Emerging Intellectual Property Regimes and Barriers in a Globalized World
- Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights: Paving the Path for the Future
- The Role of IPR and Innovation in the Domain of Artificial Intelligence: Issues and Challenges
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 20 August 2025
- Article Submission Deadline: 22 September 2025
- Virtual Paper Presentation: 1 November 2025 (Tentative)
Awards and Prizes
Cash Prizes:
- First Prize: ₹7,000
- Second Prize: ₹5,000
- Third Prize: ₹3,000
Furthermore, SS Rana & Co. will offer internship opportunities to the top two rank holders, providing industry exposure. The top ten selected articles will be published in the RGNUL CIIPR Journal and featured on the official CIIPR website. These ten authors will also receive merit certificates in recognition of their academic contribution.
Important Links
- Registration Form: https://forms.gle/tuqGWmsJwP47dwSQA
- Payment Portal: https://lsacademia.in/lsa_rgnul/eventPortal/loginFrom.jsp
- Final Submission Portal: https://forms.gle/sKNSBVPPgNL1CBJr6
- Submission Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XOagVR3O7IX4ATitvu9-IHd6T9aYV7lO/view?usp=sharing
Contact
Email: ciipr@rgnul.ac.in
For more details, refer to the brochure here