National Workshop | Intellectual Property and Sports | National Law University | Jodhpur | Online | Register by 25th April 2026

National Workshop | Intellectual Property and Sports | National Law University | Jodhpur | Online | Register by 25th April 2026

About the Organiser:

The Centre for Intellectual Property Studies at National Law University, Jodhpur is a specialised academic and research centre dedicated to advancing scholarship and awareness in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Established to create a focused platform for intellectual property discourse, the Centre seeks to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policy-making through research, training, and outreach initiatives. The Centre actively promotes research and capacity-building in diverse areas of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and emerging intersections such as technology, biotechnology, and competition law. It organises workshops, webinars, conferences, and conclaves to facilitate engagement with contemporary developments and practical challenges in the IP domain. Through its dynamic activities and collaborative approach, the Centre aims to make intellectual property law more accessible while fostering critical research and informed dialogue in this rapidly evolving field.

Details about the Event:

On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, the Centre for Intellectual Property Studies at National Law University, Jodhpur is organising a National Virtual Workshop on the theme “Intellectual Property and Sports.” The workshop aims to examine the evolving interface between intellectual property law and the contemporary sports industry, where innovation, branding, and media rights are integral to its growth and governance. In an era marked by the increasing commercialisation of sports, intellectual property rights—ranging from trademarks and copyrights to patents—play a crucial role in safeguarding athletes’ image rights, sports technologies, broadcasting content, and merchandising frameworks. This workshop seeks to provide participants with a nuanced understanding of these dimensions, while engaging with pressing legal and policy challenges in both national and global contexts. Bringing together leading academicians, practitioners, and students from across the country, the workshop aspires to foster informed dialogue on emerging issues such as ambush marketing, personality rights, sports technology innovation, and the expanding role of IP in shaping the business of sports. It endeavours to serve as a platform for critical engagement, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary learning in this increasingly significant domain.

Broad Theme:

“IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate”

Technical Sessions:

1. Session 1: Broadcasting Victory: Copyright Ownership in Sports, Media Data and Digital Content – By Ms. Aprajita Nigam, Managing Associate, Anand & Anand

2. Session 2: Branding the Game: Trademark Protection, Ambush Marketing and Athlete Brand Management – By. Dr. Ankit Singh, DPIIT IPR Chair Professor, HNLU, Raipur

3. Session 3: From Field to Future: IP and Innovation in Sports – By Mr. Pranit Biswas, Managing Associate, S.S. Rana & Co.

Eligibility:

The Workshop is open to students, academicians, scholars and professionals.

Location:

Online

Registration Procedure:

The participants shall be required to register for the event by following the two steps:

1.Payment of registration fee (link provided below) and downloading the receipt. 

2. Submission of information through a google form by filling the information and uploading the payment receipt. 

Detailed guidelines are provided in the Brochure.

Registration Fee:

The registration fee of the competition shall be Rs. 500 for each participant.
Registration fee once paid, shall be non-refundable.

Certificate:

All participants registering for the workshop and attending all the sessions shall be given an e-certificate of participation.

Important Dates:

Deadline for Registration: 25th April, 2026.
Date of Workshop: 26th April, 2026.

Contact Information:

Email: cips@nlujodhpur.ac.in

Faculty Coordinator:

• Dr. Kanika Dhingra, Faculty Advisor, Centre for Intellectual Property Studies, NLUJ

Student Coordinators:

• Ms. Ananya Jaria, Convenor, Centre for Intellectual Property Studies, NLUJ
• Mr. Turanyu V.B. Editor In Chief, Centre for Intellectual Property Studies Blog, NLUJ

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