NATIONAL BLOG WRITING COMPETITION 2026
Organised by the NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair, National Law Institute University, Bhopal
About NLIU Bhopal
The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, established in 1997, is a premier institution for legal education and research in India. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI), NLIU is committed to shaping legal minds through an interdisciplinary and innovative approach. The University also focuses on emerging areas such as copyright protection and intellectual property rights.
About the NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has established an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair at NLIU, Bhopal. The initiative is part of the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education and Academia (SPRIHA), aligned with the National IPR Policy. The Chair promotes IPR education, research and outreach and seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry through research and academic activities.
About the Competition
The First Edition of the National Blog Writing Competition, 2026, organised by the NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair, invites law students, academicians, researchers and legal professionals to critically examine contemporary issues in intellectual property law. The competition seeks to promote critical research, innovative thinking, originality and engagement with emerging IPR issues, while providing opportunities for publication, recognition, cash prizes and internships.
Theme
Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law
Sub-Themes
- Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyright in the Digital and Generative AI Era
- Emerging Issues in Patent Law and Innovation
- Trademarks, Branding and Digital Markets
- Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Expressions and Biodiversity
- Geographical Indications and Community Rights
- Intellectual Property, Public Health and Access to Medicines
- Intellectual Property, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Intellectual Property, Technology and Emerging Digital Technologies
- Global Intellectual Property Governance and Emerging Challenges
The sub-themes are based on the topics specified in the brochure.
Who Can Participate
- Law Students
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Legal Professionals
Awards & Recognition
- First Prize: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Participation
- Second Prize: ₹3,000 + Certificate of Participation
- Third Prize: ₹1,000 + Certificate of Participation
- All Participants: Certificate of Participation
Registration Fee
- Single Author: ₹300
Registration must be completed through the prescribed registration form. Registration will be considered valid only upon payment of the prescribed fee.
Submission Guidelines
- Word Limit: 1,000–2,500 words, inclusive of footnotes.
- Nature of Manuscript: Manuscripts must be highly analytical and arrive at a definite conclusion on the subject matter.
- Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.
- Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form will result in immediate rejection. Plagiarism below 10% is permitted.
- Citations: Citations must conform to OSCOLA 4th Edition and only footnotes may be used. Substantive footnoting is not permitted.
- Strict adherence to the prescribed word limit is advised.
Publication Ethics
All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. The brochure further requires that submissions contain 0% AI-generated content and be entirely original and written by the participant. Authors are also required to ensure the accuracy and integrity of their data, disclose potential conflicts of interest, provide appropriate authorship credit and acknowledge individuals or organisations that supported the research.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Declaration of Results: Last week of November 2026
Registration and Submission
The registration and submission are to be completed through the prescribed registration link. The brochure contains the registration and submission QR code for accessing the link.
Points of Contact
- Ms. Anushka Samdurkar, Research Assistant, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair
Contact No.: 7378686661 - Ms. Chetna, Research Assistant, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair
Contact No.: 7206660914 - Ms. Ridhima Shrivastava, Intern, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair
Contact No.: 8319398960 - Ms. Mahima Bundela, Secretarial Assistance, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair
Contact No.: 9907519766
We would be grateful if you could circulate this Call for Participation among the concerned students, researchers, academicians and professionals of your institution.Regards,Team DPIIT-IPR Chair,NLIU Bhopaldpiitiprchair@nliu.ac.in
