DPIIT IPR Chair; N. C. Banerjee Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies

The DPIIT IPR Chair at N. C. Banerjee Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies advances intellectual property education and research through interdisciplinary engagement, policy dialogue, and industry collaboration. It fosters innovation, supports startups and academia, and builds capacity in IP law, technology governance, and knowledge systems in India.

Vision

Facilitate intellectual property education and research.

MOUs:

Atal Incubation Centre – CCMB
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited

Activities Conducted Physically

  • April 25, 2022: Outreach Workshop – “Choice of Publishing, Patenting and Secrecy” at AIC – CCMB.
  • April 26, 2022: IP Day Panel Discussion – “Careers in IP for Lawyers and Non-lawyers”.
  • May 18, 2022: National Conference / Webinar – “Geographical Indications in India – Prospects and Challenges”.
  • February 06, 2023: Outreach Workshop – “Choice of Publishing, Patenting and Secrecy” at ICRISAT, Hyderabad.
  • February 18 – 19, 2023: Academic Partner – Global IP Convention; Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa.
  • March 04, 2023: National Conference – “IP Education in India – Is it Churning Out the Needed Talent?
  • January 07 – 08, 2024: Academic Partner – Global IP Convention; The Leela Ambience Gurugram.
  • February 10, 2024: National Conference – “IP for Start-up Business”.
  • December 17, 2024: Outreach Workshop – “IP Strategies – For Academics & Startups” at CCMB, Hyderabad.
  • January 11-12, 2025: Knowledge Partner – 17th Global IP Convention; The Leela Mumbai.
  • January 17-18, 2025: Workshop on “Trade Secrets”.
  • January 20, 2025: Outreach Workshop – “IP Stratigies For Startups” (tHUB, Hyderabad).
  • April 25, 2025: Roundtable – “Impact of AI on IP Education & Practice”.
  • April 30, 2025: Workshop – “Current Era of Innovation and Technology Development” (AIC-CCMB).

Activities Conducted Online

  • March 19 & 20, 2022: National Conference / Webinar – “IP Issues in the Post COVID World”.
  • June 08, 2023: National Conference / Webinar – “Demistifying Copyright”.
  • December 18 – 20, 2023: National Conference / Webinar – “Careers in Intellectual Property Rights”.
  • April 26, 2024: National Conference / Webinar – “IP Day 2024 – Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity”.
  • April 26, 2025: National Conference / Webinar – “IP Day 2025 – IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP ~ A Rendezvous”.

Publications – Articles

  • Rutambhara Nayak & Anindya Sircar, Algorithmic Content Moderaton, IP and Expression: Navigating the Tension Through, NLU Assam Journal of Intellectual Property Rights [issn(E): 2583-8121] – 3 Nlua Jipr, 2, 1-25 (2025).
  • SPRIHA (Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in Iprs for Holistic Education & Academia) From Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade; Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Government of India.

 

Team

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Anindya Sircar

Designation: (Chair Professor - IPR)

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Saurabh Bharti

Designation: (Assistant Professor)

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Rohan Cherian Thomas

Designation: (Assistant Professor)

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Gayathri S

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Feba Sara Vinu