National Conference on Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Law in the Era of Technology, AI & Globalization at MNLU Nagpur [Online; 3–4 November 2026]
About the University
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur is a National Law University established by the Government of Maharashtra. The University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in law and hosts specialised research centres, including the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights.
About the DPIIT-IPR Chair
The DPIIT-IPR Chair at MNLU Nagpur functions under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The Chair works in the areas of intellectual property education, research and awareness.
About the Conference
The DPIIT-IPR Chair, Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur is organising a Two-Day National Conference on “Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Law in the Era of Technology, AI & Globalization” on 3–4 November 2026. The Conference will be held in the online mode.
The Conference seeks to examine how intellectual property law is responding to developments in technology, artificial intelligence and globalisation, and invites academicians, legal practitioners, researchers, policymakers and students to present and discuss research on these questions.
Themes
The themes of the Conference include:
- Artificial Intelligence and software patents
- Trademarks in the metaverse, NFTs and digital branding
- Copyright and AI-generated content
- Geographical indications in e-commerce
- Biodiversity and traditional knowledge
- Patent evergreening and green technology
Eligibility
The Conference is open to academicians, research scholars, professionals, legal practitioners and students (UG/PG). Participation as an attendee, without paper presentation, is also open.
Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Academicians / Research Scholars / Professionals | ₹2,000 |
| Co-authors (Academicians / Research Scholars / Professionals) | ₹1,600 |
| Students (UG/PG) | ₹1,200 |
| Co-authors (Students) | ₹1,000 |
| Conference Attendees | ₹800 |
| MNLU Nagpur Students | ₹500 |
The registration fee is non-refundable. For paper presenters, the fee is payable after the selection of the abstract.
Awards
- Best Paper Presentation (Academician / Research Scholar): ₹5,000
- Best Paper Presentation (Student): ₹3,000
How to Participate?
Interested participants may register through the conference announcement on the official website of MNLU Nagpur: nlunagpur.ac.in. The abstract submission deadline (21 October 2026) has closed; authors of selected abstracts must submit their full papers by 28 October 2026. Registration, including registration as an attendee, remains open until 30 October 2026.
Deadline
The last date of registration is 30 October 2026.
