National Conference | Legal Challenges in IPR: Innovation, Public Health and Sustainability | Saveetha School of Law | Hybrid Mode | Submit by 3rd August 2026
National Conference | Legal Challenges in IPR: Innovation, Public Health and Sustainability | Saveetha School of Law | Hybrid Mode | Submit by 3rd August 2026
National Conference 2026
Legal Challenges in IPR: Innovation, Public Health and Sustainability – Future Perspectives
📅 Date: 22nd August 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 📍
Mode: Hybrid (Offline & Online)
About Saveetha School of Law
Saveetha School of Law is committed to excellence in legal education, research, and professional development. It fosters critical thinking, ethical values, and interdisciplinary scholarship through teaching, conferences, and collaborations. The institution encourages innovative research in emerging areas of law including Intellectual Property Rights, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, and International Law.
About the Conference
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are central to innovation-driven economies. With rapid advancements in technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable innovation, new legal challenges demand balanced responses.
The conference will deliberate on:
- Encouraging innovation while ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
- Safeguarding public interest and protecting traditional knowledge.
- Preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable development.
- Addressing evolving international frameworks such as TRIPS and WIPO treaties.
This academic platform will bring together researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and students to explore legal solutions that balance innovation, public health, and sustainability.
Objectives
- Examine contemporary developments in IPR.
- Analyze legal challenges relating to innovation and public welfare.
- Discuss the relationship between IPR and public health.
- Promote research on sustainable development and intellectual property.
- Explore emerging issues in AI, biotechnology, and digital technologies.
- Encourage interdisciplinary legal research.
- Facilitate dialogue among academia, professionals, and policymakers.
Call for Papers
Original and unpublished research papers are invited from academicians, research scholars, legal practitioners, industry professionals, policymakers, and students.
- Co-authorship: Maximum two authors permitted.
- Word Limit: 2000–4000 words (including footnotes).
- Abstract: Not exceeding 200 words.
- Citation Style: ILI or OSCOLA (4th edition).
- Similarity: Not more than 15%; AI usage less than 10%.
- Submission Email: cipr2026@gmail.com
Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the top 5 presenters/papers. All participants will receive e-certificates.
Sub-Themes
- Patent Law and Public Health
- AI and Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyright in the Digital Era
- Trademark Protection and Brand Management
- Geographical Indications and Traditional Knowledge
- Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
- Pharmaceutical Patents and Access to Medicines
- Compulsory Licensing and TRIPS Agreement
- Green Innovation, Climate Change, and IPR
- Biotechnology, Biosimilars, and Patent Protection
- IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Data Protection, Privacy, and IP
- Open Innovation and Technology Transfer
- IP Commercialization, Licensing, and Start-ups
- Fashion, Design, and Industrial Design Protection
- Digital Piracy, Cybercrime, and Copyright Enforcement
- Emerging Technologies (AI, Blockchain, Metaverse) and IPR
- WIPO, TRIPS, and International IP Developments
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 3rd August 2026
- Acceptance of Abstracts: 10th August 2026
- Registration Deadline: 12th August 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 20th August 2026
- Conference Presentation: 22nd August 2026
Registration Fee
- Students: ₹499
- Research Scholars: ₹599
- Academicians/Advocates: ₹699
- Industry Professionals: ₹799
- Participation only: ₹200
Registration Link:
Publication
Selected papers, after peer review, will be published in an edited book/ISBN proceedings or a reputed journal, subject to editorial policy.
Eminent Speakers
- Dr. M. Sunil Gladson, Associate Professor, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
- Dr. Anuttama Ghose, Associate Professor, Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, Chennai
- Ms. Parvathy Prasannan, IP Attorney, Partner, Puthran & Associates
- Dr. P. Brinda, Associate Professor & HOD, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
- Dr. Ujwal Nandekar, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School of Law, Pune
- Dr. Suganya Sundara Moorthy, Assistant Professor, SRM School of Law, Chennai
Organizing Committee
- Organizer: Prof. Dr. Asha Sundaram, Principal, Saveetha School of Law
- Convenor: Dr. Aswathy Prakash G., Associate Professor, Saveetha School of Law
- Coordinator: Ms. Esther V, PhD Scholar, Saveetha School of Law
- Student Coordinators: Nikhliesh, Paarvathy BR, Illakiyarani
Contact Details
📞 Contact: +91 99529 05891 | Email: cipr2026@gmail.com
“Innovation inspires progress; Intellectual Property protects creativity; Law ensures justice.”
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