IP Blog Writing Competition | Contemporary Issues in IP Law | NLIU Bhopal | Saikrishna & Associates | Submit by 22 November 2026

IP Blog Writing Competition | Contemporary Issues in IP Law | NLIU Bhopal | Saikrishna & Associates | Submit by 22 November 2026

About CSIPR

The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR) is a dedicated student body of NLIU, Bhopal, established to promote and develop knowledge in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. Working under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam, Faculty In-Charge, CSIPR, the Cell undertakes various academic initiatives to encourage research and facilitate discourse on contemporary developments in Intellectual Property Law.

CSIPR publishes the annual NLIU Journal of Intellectual Property Law, launched in 2012, and runs the CSIPR Blog, which publishes double-blind, peer-reviewed articles on contemporary issues concerning Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The Cell also organises national-level academic events in collaboration with leading intellectual property law firms, including the NLIU–Anand & Anand Trademark Opposition Competition and the NLIU–R.K. Dewan Conference on Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law.

About Saikrishna & Associates

Saikrishna & Associates is a Tier-1 full-service law firm founded in 2001 by Saikrishna Rajagopal, with its principal office in Noida and an office in New Delhi. The firm has established strong practices in Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Corporate Law and Competition Law.

Widely regarded as one of India’s leading intellectual property law firms, it is particularly recognised for its copyright and media practice, as well as its expertise in IP litigation, prosecution and enforcement. The firm serves clients across diverse sectors, including media and entertainment, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals, FMCG and retail, and the automotive industry.

As the Title Partner of this competition, Saikrishna & Associates will evaluate the final round and offer internship opportunities to the authors of the winning entries, subject to the firm’s availability and terms.

About the Competition

The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR), National Law Institute University, Bhopal, in collaboration with Saikrishna & Associates, is pleased to announce the 1st NLIU–Saikrishna & Associates IP Blog Writing Competition, 2026.

Intellectual Property Law is undergoing significant transformation in response to technological advancements and evolving commercial and regulatory landscapes. Developments concerning generative AI and authorship, digital platforms and brand protection, access to medicines, traditional knowledge and global IP governance continue to raise important legal and policy questions.

The competition seeks to encourage participants to engage with these developments through well-researched, analytical and accessible writing. Participants are expected to move beyond merely describing the existing legal position and instead develop a clear, reasoned perspective on a contemporary issue within the broader domain of Intellectual Property Law.

Theme

Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law

Awards and Recognition – Prize pool of INR 18,000

The competition offers the following awards:

• Winner: ₹10,000, an internship opportunity at Saikrishna & Associates and a Certificate of Merit.
• First Runner-Up: ₹5,000, an internship opportunity and a Certificate of Merit.
• Second Runner-Up: ₹3,000 and a Certificate of Merit.
• Top 10 Entries: Publication on the CSIPR Blog along with a Special Mention Certificate.
• All Eligible Participants: E-Certificate of Participation.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate (three-year and five-year LL.B.) and postgraduate (LL.M.) law programmes at any recognised university or college in India. Research scholars and students of allied disciplines are also eligible to participate. Professionals in allied fields are also eligible.

Submissions may be made individually or in co-authorship, with a maximum of two authors per entry. Co-authors may belong to different institutions, and multiple submissions by an author are permitted. Students of NLIU Bhopal are also eligible to participate.

Submission Guidelines

• Nature of the Blog: Submissions must be analytical rather than descriptive. Authors are expected to take a clear position on the issue and arrive at a definite conclusion supported by legal authorities and reasoning.
• Word Limit: 1,200–2,000 words, exclusive of endnotes. Entries exceeding the prescribed limit by more than 10% may be penalised or disqualified.
• Title: Each entry must carry a concise title reflecting its central argument. An optional subtitle is permitted.
• Language: Submissions must be in English, using clear and accessible language. Technical concepts should be explained in a manner comprehensible to non-specialist readers.
• File Format: Submissions must be uploaded in both MS Word (.docx) and PDF formats. The file must be named “[Title of the Blog]”.
• Anonymity: The manuscript, file name and document properties must not contain the name, institution or any other identifying information of the author(s).

Registration and Important Dates

Registration is to be completed through the Google Form provided below. The prescribed registration fee is ₹400 for single authorship and ₹600 per entry for co-authorship. The submission form will be shared with registered authors through email.

The important dates are as follows:

• 22 November 2026: Last date for registration.
• 29 November 2026: Last date for submission.
• 14 December 2026: Declaration of results.
• 14 January 2027: Publication of top entries.

All deadlines are at 11:59 PM IST on the respective dates.

Contact Details

Priyansh Shrivastava
Convenor
+91-8305808314

Kavya Johar
Co-Convenor
+91-70623 81811

Jagyansh Kumar
Secretary
+91-72380 42204

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