DPIIT-IPR Chair, NLUJAA in collaboration with The LawCademy presents: 1st International Article Writing Competition [ESSAY TYPE COMPETITION]

About NLUJAA

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam is a premier law school established by the Government of Assam under the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court serves as the Chancellor of the University. NLUJAA is recognised for promoting quality legal education and advanced research facilities for students and scholars from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and regional backgrounds across India.

About DPIIT-IPR Chair

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam was established in 2018 under the SPRIHA Scheme of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India. The Chair is committed to strengthening intellectual property awareness, research, and practice, particularly within the North-East region. Through research initiatives, training programmes, outreach activities, and policy engagement, it seeks to preserve and promote regional intellectual assets while supporting creators, innovators, and artisans.

About The LawCademy

The LawCademy is a legal education and mentorship platform dedicated to bridging the gap between law students and the practical realities of the legal profession. Our mission is to create meaningful industry exposure through mentorship programs, expert-led sessions, skill-based courses, and opportunities that empower aspiring legal professionals.

By connecting students with practitioners from leading law firms, chambers, and organizations, The LawCademy aims to make legal learning more accessible, practical, and industry-oriented. Alongside educational initiatives, we actively foster a growing community of ambitious law students seeking guidance, professional growth, and deeper engagement with the evolving legal ecosystem.

With a vision to build a modern and collaborative legal learning environment, The LawCademy continues to create platforms where students can learn directly from professionals and develop the skills necessary to excel in the legal industry.

About the Event

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at NLUJAA, in collaboration with The LawCademy, is organising the 1st International Article Writing Competition. The competition invites students, academicians, researchers, professionals, and policymakers to engage with contemporary issues in Intellectual Property Law through interdisciplinary and globally relevant scholarship.

The competition seeks to encourage original and policy-oriented research integrating law, economics, technology, governance, and innovation while promoting high-quality academic discourse and publication opportunities.

Eligibility

The competition is open to:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students from disciplines including Law, Technology, Economics, and Social Sciences
• Research Scholars
• Academicians and Researchers
• Legal Professionals and Industry Experts
• Policymakers and Regulatory Authorities
• International Participants interested in Intellectual Property and related legal issues

Co-authorship: A maximum of two authors is permitted.

Theme

Main Theme

“Intellectual Property Law: Evolving Principles and Contemporary Challenges”

Indicative Sub-Themes

• Copyright Law in the Digital Economy
• Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights
• Digitalisation and Global IP Governance
• Intellectual Property in Sports: Governance and Entrepreneurship
• Trademark Protection and Brand Identity in Global Markets
• Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage Protection
• IP in Startups and Emerging Innovation Ecosystems
• Intellectual Property and Competition Law

The above themes are illustrative and non-exhaustive. Participants may explore any issue relevant to the broader theme.

Submission Categories

• Single Author Submission
• Co-Authored Submission (Maximum Two Authors)

Location: Virtual

Prizes

Winner

• Cash Prize worth USD 73 (approximately INR 7,000)
• Certificate of Excellence
• Publication Opportunity

First Runner-Up

• Cash Prize worth USD 52 (approximately INR 5,000)
• Certificate of Merit
• Publication Opportunity

Second Runner-Up

• Cash Prize worth USD 31 (approximately INR 3,000)
• Certificate of Merit
• Publication Opportunity

Additional Benefits

• Top 10 entries shall receive a publication opportunity in the NLUJAA Journal of Intellectual Property (Blind Peer-Reviewed Journal with ISSN Number)
• All participants shall receive Certificates of Participation
• A workshop shall be conducted at the time of result declaration for participants

Formatting Guidelines

• Font Style: Times New Roman
• Font Size:
  • Main Text: 12
  • Footnotes: 10
• Line Spacing:
  • Main Text: 1.5
  • Footnotes: Single
• Citation Style: OSCOLA (4th Edition)

Selection Guidelines

• Submissions must be original and unpublished
• Articles should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere
• Maximum plagiarism threshold permitted is 10% as per UGC norms
• Excessive AI-generated content shall lead to disqualification
• Evaluation shall be based on originality, legal analysis, structure, research quality, clarity, and relevance to the theme

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: 1500-2500 words
• The manuscript must adhere strictly to the prescribed formatting guidelines
• Authors are advised to maintain anonymity within the manuscript for fair evaluation
• Submissions exceeding the prescribed similarity threshold shall be rejected

Registration and Submission Deadline (Important Dates)

Registration Fees

Registration Process

• Registration for the competition shall be conducted exclusively through the official registration link.
• Participants must complete the registration process prior to submission.
• Upon successful registration, participants may proceed with article submission through the designated submission email.

Submission Procedure

• The article must be submitted through the official submission email ID.
• The submission portal/email shall remain active until 20^TH July 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHk-Zj5svCOkgj-tw9REZ4tSvV_xOVmQWy2qU7cHemlLxUbA/viewform?pli=1
• Payment Link: https://formbuilder.ccavenue.com/live/bandhan-bank/national-law-university-and-judicial-academy-assam
• WhatsApp Updates Group (Official Group for Participants): https://chat.whatsapp.com/CCbVc78TkCKGsjsa6vXzil?mlu=3&s=cl&p=a
• Submission Email ID: nluassamintellectualpropertyri@gmail.com

Contact Information

Student Coordinators

• Akshat Chauhan – +91 8630122436
• Vaibhav Bansal – +91 9685029708

Official Email IDs

• thelawcademy@gmail.com
• nluassamintellectualpropertyri@gmail.com
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