International Conference | Intellectual Property Climate & Sustainability | Presidency School of Law | Texas A&M | 24–25 April 2026

International Conference | Intellectual Property Climate & Sustainability | Presidency School of Law | Texas A&M | 24–25 April 2026

International Conference on IP in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda

Organized by the Environmental Law & Climate Change Committee, Presidency School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru
Date: 24–25 April 2026 | Hybrid Mode

About Organizers:

The International Conference on IP in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda is being organized by the Environmental Law & Climate Change Committee (ELCCC) of the Presidency School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru. ELCCC serves as a dynamic platform for students and faculty committed to addressing pressing environmental challenges through a legal lens, fostering awareness, advocacy, and research on sustainability and climate justice. Presidency University, a NAAC ‘A’ accredited institution with global recognition, and its School of Law—ranked among India’s leading law schools—bring together academic excellence, innovation, and societal engagement, making them well‑placed to host this global dialogue on intellectual property, climate change, and sustainable development.

About the Conference:

Presidency University, Bengaluru (NAAC ‘A’ accredited and globally recognized), through its Environmental Law & Climate Change Committee (ELCCC), is hosting the International Conference on Intellectual Property (IP) in the Climate and Sustainability Agenda. The event will bring together policymakers, academics, innovators, industry leaders, and civil society to explore how IP frameworks intersect with climate change, sustainability, and global justice.

The conference will examine how patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and geographical indications can foster green innovation, facilitate technology transfer, and ensure equitable access to climate‑friendly technologies.

Objectives:

• Examine the role of IP rights in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Facilitate dialogue between policymakers, innovators, academics, and civil society.
• Identify frameworks balancing proprietary rights with global public interest.
• Encourage collaboration for technology transfer, capacity building, and inclusive innovation.

Themes & Sub‑Themes:

Theme 1: Circular Economy and IPR

• Fashion and sustainability
• Right to repair
• Circular economy perspectives from the Global South
• IP strategies for sustainable innovations

Theme 2: IPR and Sustainable/Green Technology

• Branding, trademarks, and eco‑labelling
• Technology diffusion in the Global South
• Patent pools and climate technology commons
• Greenwashing and trademarks

Theme 3: IP, Climate Justice, and Access

• Balancing IP rights with equitable access
• Indigenous knowledge vs. biopiracy
• Gender, IP, and access in vulnerable communities
• Intersections of environmental law, human rights law, and IP law

Theme 4: Digital and Data Governance for Climate Equity

• IP and access to environmental data/software tools
• Open data for climate resilience
• Ethical data sharing agreements
• Climate data colonialism

Target Audience:

• Academics, researchers, and students in law, environmental science, and social sciences
• Policymakers and government officials
• NGOs and civil society representatives
• Legal practitioners and judiciary members
• Young professionals interested in sustainability and IPR

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission: 19 December 2025
• Final Paper Submission: 15 February 2026
• Conference Dates: 24–25 April 2026

Registration Fees:

• International Students: $45 International Academicians/Practitioners: $50
• National Students: ₹3000 National Academicians/Practitioners: ₹3500
• Participants: ₹2000 (India) $30 (International)

Certificates will be provided to all registered presenters and participants (hard copy for in‑person, e‑certificate for online).

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