Online Single Credit Course on "Impact of Digital Space on Intellectual Property Rights" by DNLU, Jabalpur
Event Title: Online Single Credit Course on "Impact of Digital Space on Intellectual Property Rights" by DNLU, Jabalpur
Event Date: November 29–30, 2025
Registration Deadline: November 25, 2025
The Centre for Advocacy, Practice, and Research in Intellectual Property (CAPRIP) at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, is inviting registrations for a Single Credit Course titled "Impact of Digital Space on Intellectual Property Rights".
This course is conducted in an online mode and is designed to help participants understand how the digital age is reshaping the laws that protect creativity and invention.
About the Course Theme
Digital technologies in India—ranging from broadband and streaming services to e-commerce and Generative AI—have completely transformed how we create and use content. However, our existing laws, such as the Copyright Act of 1957, the Patents Act of 1970, and the Information Technology Act of 2000, are finding it difficult to keep up with these changes.
This course will explore these legal gaps, focusing on specific modern challenges:
* Copyright Challenges: How the law handles digital piracy and the fact that it is now incredibly easy to copy creative works globally.
* Patents and AI: The legal confusion (specifically regarding Section 3(k)) surrounding software patents and inventions created by Artificial Intelligence.
* Trademark Issues: The rise of infringement and fake products (counterfeiting) in digital marketplaces.
* Legal Remedies: A look at how courts are trying to use traditional solutions for these new digital problems and the limitations of those solutions.
Course Structure and Evaluation
* Format: The course will be conducted entirely online.
* Content: Sessions will cover the intersection of the digital space with various Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Competition Law, and International Perspectives.
* Assessment: Participants will be evaluated based on activities and discussions held during each session.
Distinguished Resource Persons
The sessions will be taught by subject matter experts, including academicians, government officials, and legal practitioners:
* Prof. (Dr.) Anindya Sircar (Chair Professor, DPIIT Chair, NALSAR University of Law): Speaking on Patent & Integrated Circuit Layout Design Issues in Digital Space.
* Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam (Senior Professor, NLIU Bhopal): Speaking on Intellectual Property and Competition Issues in Digital Space.
* Dr. G.R. Raghavendra (Senior Consultant IPR, DPIIT, Govt. of India): Speaking on Copyright & Industrial Design Issues in Digital Space.
* Dr. Gargi Chakrabarti (Associate Professor, DNLU): Speaking on Geographical Indication Issues in Digital Space.
* Mr. Pranay Bali (Partner, ALG India Law Offices LLP): Speaking on Trademark Issues in Digital Space.
* Dr. Gunjan Chawla Arora (Assistant Professor, Nirma University): Speaking on the International Perspective of IPR Issues in Digital Space.
Who Can Register?
Registration is open to the following groups:
* Students pursuing LL.B., B.A.LL.B., or LL.M. from any recognized University.
* Research Scholars and Academicians.
* Industry Professionals and Practitioners.
Registration Fees
* For Students: Rs. 200/-.
* For Research Scholars, Academicians, Industry Professionals, and Practitioners: Rs. 500/-.
Important Dates
* Last Date to Register: November 25, 2025.
* Course Dates: November 29 & 30, 2025.
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the course, please contact the student coordinators at CAPRIP:
* Samriddhi Seth (Convenor): +91 9407878616
* Vidhi Sharma (Co-Convenor): +91 9109205059
* Vidhisha Banerjee (Deputy Co-Convenor): +91 8653964401
* Sayantanee Majumdar (Member): +91 9434127573