DPIIT-IPR Chair - NLUJAA in collaboration with The LawCademy presents | 1st International Article Writing Competition

About the Organisation

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

Category	Single Author	Co-Author
Students (UG & PG – Law, Technology, Economics, Social Sciences)	INR 250 / USD 15	INR 400 / USD 20
Research Scholars	INR 400 / USD 15	INR 700 / USD 25
Academicians & Researchers	INR 450 / USD 20	INR 800 / USD 30
Legal Professionals & Industry Experts	INR 500 / USD 20	INR 800 / USD 30

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