About the Competition
The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR), National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, is pleased to announce the 1st NLIU–Anand & Anand Trademark Opposition Competition, 2026.
This first-of-its-kind, practice-oriented competition is designed to simulate real-world trademark opposition proceedings before the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to substantive and procedural trademark law through a realistic litigation framework.
Areas of Focus
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Registrability of trademarks
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Likelihood of confusion
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Distinctiveness and dilution
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Procedural compliance under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
About the Title Sponsor
The competition is proudly sponsored by Anand and Anand, India’s premier full-service Intellectual Property law firm, known for landmark judgments, pioneering IP litigation, and leadership across trademarks, patents, copyright, designs, technology law, and commercial IP strategy.
Special appreciation is extended to Mr. Rohil Bansal, Senior Associate, Anand and Anand, for his instrumental role in fostering this collaboration and strengthening experiential learning in trademark law.
Competition Structure
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Written Submission Qualification Round
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Top 20 teams qualify for Oral Rounds
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Oral Rounds to be held on campus at NLIU Bhopal
Key Dates & Timeline
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Phase I Registration Deadline: 15 December 2025
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Notice of Opposition Submission: 20 December 2025
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Counter-Statement Submission: 30 December 2025
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Declaration of Top 20 Teams: 5 January 2026
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Phase II Registration: 10 January 2026
Oral Rounds at NLIU Bhopal
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24 January 2026: Inauguration, Prelims & Quarter-finals
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25 January 2026: Semi-finals, Finals & Valedictory
Registration & Documents
Access the Problem Statement, Rulebook & Brochure:
https://lnkd.in/dYPfpEFQ
 Provisional Registration (open till 15 December 2025):
https://lnkd.in/dezx5-yT
Contact for Queries
tmocsipr@gmail.com
The organizing team looks forward to hosting law students from across the country for an enriching simulation of trademark opposition practice.
Official Link :Link
