About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, established in 2006 by the Government of Bihar, is a premier national law institution committed to excellence in legal education, research, and professional training. With a vibrant academic environment, experienced faculty, specialised research centres, and modern infrastructure, CNLU offers rigorous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in law.
About DPIIT-IP Chair
The DPIIT–IPR Chair at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna was established under the initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Its objective is to strengthen academic engagement, policy research, capacity-building, and outreach in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
The Centre for Innovation, Research and Facilitation (CIRF) is a flagship research centre of CNLU dedicated to promoting excellence in research, innovation, incubation, and academic development. CIRF aims to create an enabling environment for interdisciplinary scholarship, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer.
About the Competition
The 1st National IP Moot Court Competition, 2025–26, organised by the DPIIT–IPR Chair and CIRF of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, centres on the contemporary and evolving theme of Copyright and Artificial Intelligence in the online mode. This inaugural edition aims to immerse participants in the complex legal and policy challenges arising from AI-generated works, authorship debates, technological creativity, and emerging copyright liabilities in the digital age.
Eligibility
The competition shall be open for the students currently pursuing their bachelor’s degree in law i.e., 3-Year LL.B. course or 5-Year LL.B. course from any recognized university/college in India. Each team shall be comprised of either three members where two would be speakers and one researcher. More than one team from a Law School is allowed.
Mode
Hybrid
How to Register?
The participating teams can register themselves by filling in the google form and paying the registration contribution. After successful registration, each participant/ team shall be allotted a team code for further references.
Fee
The participants who are participating need to pay Registration fees of Rs. 4,000.
Prizes
- Winning Team: ₹50,000 cash prize; Internship opportunity at S.S. Rana & Co.
- Runner-Up Team: ₹40,000 cash prize.​
- Best Memorial: ₹10,000 cash prize.​
- Best Researcher: ₹10,000 cash prize.​
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000 cash prize.​
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Saurabh Kumar +91 9117195176
Jayanti Ranjan +91 9234171082
Aditya Shivam +91 8809222261
Click here to Register.
Note: Lawctopus is proud media partner for this event.
