Trademark Opposition Competition by NLIU Bhopal I Cash Prizes: ₹58,000/- I Register by 15th Dec 2025

Trademark Opposition Competition by NLIU Bhopal I Cash Prizes: ₹58,000/- I Register by 15th Dec 2025

About NLIU, Bhopal:

The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is among India’s pioneering National Law Universities, known for its commitment to excellence in legal education and research. Over the years, NLIU has built a strong reputation for academic rigor and has nurtured a global alumni network excelling in diverse fields—ranging from litigation and corporate practice to public administration, academia, and policymaking.

Through its Centre for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR) and other academic initiatives, NLIU regularly hosts workshops, seminars, and training programs on contemporary legal issues. The university also supports a vibrant culture of legal scholarship, with several reputed journals encouraging contributions from students, professionals, regulators, and academicians.

About the Competition:

The 1st NLIU–Anand & Anand Trademark Opposition Competition is a unique, practice-oriented event designed to simulate real-world trademark opposition proceedings.

• Participants will gain hands-on experience in drafting pleadings before the Trade Marks Registry.
• The competition focuses on issues such as registrability, likelihood of confusion, dilution, and procedural compliance.
• Teams will prepare both a Notice of Opposition and a Counter-Statement, followed by oral rounds before experts from Anand & Anand, one of India’s leading IP law firms.

This initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice, offering law students a rare opportunity to engage with the nuances of trademark litigation.

Eligibility & Participation:

• Open to all law colleges, universities, and institutions recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Participants must be enrolled in either a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program.
• Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted.
• Deadline for online registration: 15th December 2025, 11:59 PM.

Registration Process:

Phase I:

• Teams must submit the Phase I Registration Form (released by CSIPR) by 10th December 2025.
• Shortlisted teams will be notified via email within 24 hours.
• Fee: ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) – covers eligibility for the Written Submission round.

Phase II:

• The top 20 teams, based on Written Submission scores, will qualify for oral rounds.
• Selected teams must complete the Phase II Registration Form by 10th January 2026.
• Fee: ₹4,500/- (inclusive of GST) – covers accommodation and food during the competition.

Awards & Prizes:

• Winners: ₹22,000/- + Internship Opportunities
• Runners-Up: ₹15,000/- + Internship Opportunities
• Best Speaker: ₹7,000/- + Internship Opportunities
• Best Notice of Opposition: ₹7,000/-
• Best Counter-Statement: ₹7,000/-

Total cash prizes worth ₹58,000/- along with prestigious internship opportunities.

Important Dates:

• Release of Problem Statement: 25 November 2024
• Phase I Registration Deadline: 15 December 2025
• Submission of Notice of Opposition: 20 December 2025
• Submission of Counter-Statement: 30 December 2025
• Written Submission Results: 5 January 2026
• Phase II Registration Deadline: 10 January 2026
• Oral Rounds: 24–25 January 2026

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