Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), Karnavati University, Gandhinagar in collaboration with DPIIT-IPR Chair, GNLU & Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs of India (CWEI) is organizing a Competition on Navigating Post-Grant Challenges associated with Geographical Indications. The last date of registration is February 21, 2024.
About Karnavati University
Karnavati University is a State Private University dedicated to excellence in teaching and focused on interdisciplinary learning. Spread over 33 acres of land, the University is located in Uvarsad near Gandhinagar. Karnavati University was granted Private University status in March 2017 by the state of Gujarat through the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2017.
About Unitedworld School of Law
Unitedworld School of Law is a constituent school of Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The school is duly recognized by the Bar Council of India, UWSL offers an interdisciplinary law program, BB.A. LL.B. (Hons.), BALLB with specializations in IPR, Business Law, Criminal Law, International Law, LL.M. as well as doctoral programs.
About CWEI
Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs of India is a Not for Profit, Civil Society Technical Organization working towards women’s Economic Empowerment in the Developing world. We work closely with the Govt. Of India and the UN System to provide End-to-end Solutions for Entrepreneurship Development. Promoting Intellectual Property Rights is one of the focus areas for the Inclusion of Gender in Responsible and Sustainable Business.
About GNLU
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12B).
About DPIIT-IPR Chair, GNLU
DPIIT-IPR Chair was established under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
About the Competition
Geographical Indication (GI) is a form of intellectual property protection that identifies products originating from a specific geographical location and possessing qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that location.
There are some potentially negative aspects associated with GIs such as lack of protection for Traditional Knowledge, Complex Implementation, lack of uniformity in terms of quality of the product, etc. There are multiple GI proprietors who are facing some serious post-grant challenges.
A few such examples include Rajkot Patola, Mata ki Pachedi, Muga Silk, etc. wherein due to poor regulatory mechanisms and economic challenges, the next generation does not want to carry on with the same profession. In some cases, the registered properties face problems in maintaining uniformity in terms of the quality of the product among weavers. Some major challenges faced by GI proprietors include:
- Policing and Monitoring
- Cross-Border Protection
- Legal Framework
- Awareness and Education
- Capacity Building among Producers
- Global Competition
- Documentation of Traditional Knowledge
- Technology and Counterfeiting
- Online Infringement
- Marketing and Promotion of GI
The participants are expected to highlight the relevant issues pertaining to socio-legal challenges faced by registered GI-proprietors through any mode of submission including but not limited to interactive videos, PPTs, Research Surveys, Interviews, etc.
Aim of the Competition
This competition aims to investigate the post-grant challenges faced by GI-registered products in India. The competition aims to analyze the various issues and challenges of geographical indications with respect to the producers and manufacturers including farmers, artisans, traditional food manufacturers, etc. It further seeks to examine the effect of GI on multiple aspects like social, economic, and cultural factors.
Eligibility Criteria
Students, Academicians, Professionals, NGOs, GI proprietors, etc. who are interested in highlighting the socio-legal issues pertaining to registered GIs. The participants can be individuals as well as in a group of not more than five members. Each participant will be eligible to receive E-certificates.
Format
The participants are expected to highlight the relevant issues pertaining to socio-legal challenges faced by registered GI-proprietors through any mode of submission including but not limited to interactive videos, PPTs, Research Surveys, Interviews, etc. The submission must cover a specific registered GI in India.
You may also find a list of registered GIs here.
Submission Guidelines
The submission shall be made in a Word file covering the following points:
| S. No. | Points to Cover | Marks |
| 1. | Identification of problem pertaining to the selected GI | 20 |
| 2. | Causes of problems identified | 20 |
| 3. | Consequences of the problem identified | 20 |
| 4. | Findings (Interactive Video, Short Notes, PPT, Interview, etc.) | 20 |
| 5. | Solutions | 20 |
General Details
Online Platform: All submissions must be uploaded to the link shared with the participants.
Word Limit & Duration: Written submissions should be between 1000 to 3,000 words. For video submissions, the duration should not exceed 10 minutes.
Language: Submissions can be in any language.
Note: Winners will be invited to attend a workshop titled “Navigating Post-Grant Challenges: Geographical Indications Workshop” on March 5, 2024, at Karnavati University, Gandhinagar to present their research. Also, the winners will be awarded and appreciated.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: Rs. 7,500
- 2nd Prize: Rs. 5,000
- 3rd Prize: Rs. 3,500
- 2 Conciliation Prizes: Rs. 1,000 each
Important Dates
- Registration Commences from: January 13, 2024
- Submission Deadline: February 21, 2024
- Announcement of Results: February 24, 2024
- Workshop & Prize distribution: March 5, 2024
Contact Information
Faculty Coordinators
Mr. Arpit Vihan – 9193506169
- Email: arpit@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Mr. Saksham Misra – 9557510487
- Email: Saksham@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Click here to register.
Source: Lawctopus
