Patent Drafting Competition | Faculty of Law | GLS University | Ahmedabad | Hybrid | Register by 7 June 2026

Patent Drafting Competition | Faculty of Law | GLS University | Ahmedabad | Hybrid | Register by 7 June 2026

GLS University Faculty of Law – Patent Drafting Competition 2026:

The Intellectual Property Law Clinic, Faculty of Law, GLS University, Ahmedabad, announces the Patent Drafting Competition 2026, an interdisciplinary initiative designed to strengthen innovation‑oriented legal education.

About GLS University:

Founded under the legacy of the Gujarat Law Society (est. 1927), GLS University is accredited with NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.44). It is recognized for its multidisciplinary learning, industry engagement, and experiential pedagogy, aligned with the vision of NEP 2020.

Faculty of Law & IP Law Clinic:

• The Faculty of Law emphasizes conceptual clarity, professional competence, and experiential learning through moot courts, drafting exercises, and competitions.
• The IP Law Clinic, inaugurated on World IP Day, 26 April 2021, engages with patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, and trade secrets.
• It bridges legal education and innovation practice, fostering awareness and skill development in intellectual property law.

Objectives of the Competition:

The competition is designed to:

• Encourage interdisciplinary engagement between law and non‑law students.
• Develop practical understanding of patentability requirements under Indian law.
• Strengthen skills in claim drafting, specification drafting, and invention articulation.
• Promote innovation‑oriented legal education through experiential learning.

Eligibility & Team Composition:

• Open to students, research scholars, academicians, and professionals across disciplines (Law, Engineering, Sciences, Design, Management, etc.).
• Teams of 3 members, interdisciplinary combinations encouraged.
• Registration fee: ₹900 per team.

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: 7 June 2026
• Workshop Registration: 11–30 June 2026
• Patent Drafting Workshop: 11 July 2026
• Round I Submission Deadline: 18 July 2026
• Round I Results: 22 July 2026
• Final Competition (Round II): 1 August 2026

Competition Format:

• Round I (Virtual): Submission of patent drafts via email.
• Round II (On‑Campus): Presentation & viva voce before expert panel at GLS University, Ahmedabad.
• Workshop: Practical training by patent attorneys and industry experts on drafting specifications, claims, and filing strategies.

Themes for Patent Drafting:

1. Smart Healthcare & Preventive Monitoring Devices
2. Artificial Intelligence for Smart Education
3. Green Innovations & Sustainable Patenting
4. Workplace Well‑being & Inclusive Assistive Technologies
5. Smart Mobility & Urban Transport Solutions

Awards:

• Winner: ₹21,000
• 1st Runner‑Up: ₹15,000
• 2nd Runner‑Up: ₹11,000
• Certificates for participation, merit, and winners.

Contact Details:

• Email: ipclinicfol@gmail.com
• Helpline: Mr. Abhinav Silakari – 9424443125 | Ms. Megha Garg – 9429516407

For More Details:

Disclaimer:

Any content on this website (i.e lawof.in) is solely for information purpose. It does not constitute formal recommendation or any professional advice.  Due care has been taken in posting information, the existence of omissions herein is not ruled out. Neither the author nor lawof.in accepts any liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any inaccurate or incomplete information on this website nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. No part of posts on this website should be distributed or copied (except for non-commercial use, personal) without express written permission of lawof.in if there is any question or query then please mail on lawof.in@gmail.com

#GLSUniversity #PatentDraftingCompetition #IPLawClinic #LegalEducationIndia #InnovationAndLaw #PatentLawSkills #LawAndTechnology #GLSFacultyOfLaw