IPR Facilitation & Research Centre, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat is organising a National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges” on October 31, 2026, in hybrid mode. Abstracts may be submitted by October 21, 2026.
About the University
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, established by the State Government of Haryana in 2019 through State Legislature Act No. 15, is committed to promoting legal education, research and social awareness. The University offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes and houses specialised research centres, dedicated cells and a Legal Aid Clinic.
About IPR Facilitation & Research Centre
The IPR Facilitation and Research Centre at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, is an academic and research-oriented platform dedicated to promoting awareness, study and scholarship in the field of Intellectual Property Rights.
The Centre seeks to encourage students and researchers to engage with intellectual property law in connection with innovation, creativity, commerce, technology, culture and public policy.
Through seminars, conferences, workshops, research activities, publications and academic collaborations, the Centre aims to build a sustained research culture around intellectual property law and provide a forum for scholars, practitioners, students and other stakeholders to critically examine contemporary developments in the field.
About the Conference
The IPR Facilitation and Research Centre at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, is organising a National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges” on 31 October 2026 in hybrid mode.
The Conference seeks to provide an academic and research-oriented platform for academicians, practitioners, industry professionals and students to examine the evolving landscape of trademark law in India.
With the rapid growth of digital commerce, social media, e-commerce, technological innovation and globalised trade, trademark law is increasingly required to address new forms of infringement and changing approaches to brand protection.
The Conference will particularly examine contemporary issues such as online infringement, domain-name disputes, keyword advertising, social-media impersonation, counterfeiting and the use of trademarks in AI-generated content. It will also consider the effectiveness of existing remedies, the role of courts and enforcement authorities, and possible legal and policy reforms.
Theme
Emerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges
The Conference will provide an opportunity to revisit landmark judicial decisions shaping Indian trademark jurisprudence and critically examine emerging approaches to trademark protection and enforcement.
Through research paper presentations, expert deliberations and interactive academic sessions, the Conference aims to identify contemporary challenges and possible avenues for legal and policy reform.
Proposed Sub-Themes
- Trademark Infringement in the Digital Marketplace
- Domain Names, Cybersquatting, and Online Brand Identity
- Well-Known Marks and Cross-Border Reputation
- Non-Traditional Trademarks: Scope and Registrability
- AI, Deepfakes and the Intersection of Trademark and Personality Rights
- Judicial Trends in Passing Off and Injunctive Relief
- Trademark Enforcement Mechanisms: Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Remedies
- Globalisation and the Future of Indian Trademark Law
- Olfactory Marks: Scope and Registrability
- Collective Marks: Legal Framework and Contemporary Issues
- Slogan Marks: Protectability and the Limits of Distinctiveness
- Certification Marks and Quality Assurance in Trade
- Sound Marks and the Recognition of Auditory Brand Identity
The above sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Papers addressing other relevant topics and interdisciplinary themes are also welcome.
Call for Papers
Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished abstracts relating to the theme of the Conference. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Editorial Committee on the basis of relevance, originality, clarity and quality of research.
Authors whose abstracts are selected will receive an acceptance email. Registration will open only after acceptance of the abstract. Selected authors will subsequently be required to complete the registration process by 26 October 2026.
All participants are required to present their abstracts during the Conference proceedings on 31 October 2026.
Selected papers will be published in the Conference proceedings without any additional publication charges.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts will be screened for relevance, originality, clarity and quality of research.
Research Paper Guidelines
- Word Limit: 6,000–7,500 words
- Plagiarism: Maximum permissible plagiarism of 10%
- AI-Generated Content: Up to 5%, subject to verification through an AI-detection mechanism
- Font: Times New Roman
- Main Text: 12 pt
- Headings: 14 pt
- Footnotes: 10 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Paragraph Spacing: 1.5
- Footnote Spacing: 1
- Citation Style: Bluebook, 22nd Edition
Papers not complying with the prescribed word limit, plagiarism threshold, formatting requirements or citation style may be subject to rejection or revision.
Eligibility
The Conference invites submissions from students, academicians, researchers, practitioners and industry persons interested in contemporary developments in trademark law and intellectual property.
Papers may be submitted with a maximum of two authors. In case of co-authorship, both authors are required to register individually under the applicable co-author/double category.
Registration Details
Registration is to be completed only after acceptance of the abstract.
Registration Fee
|
For Individual Participants:
For Co-Authors / Double:
|
|---|
Payment Details
- Account Holder Name: REGISTRAR DBRANLU RAI
- Account Number: 50100156483861
- IFSC Code: HDFC0003433
Awards and Recognition
For UG/PG Participants:
- Best Presenter – 1st: Internship at K&S Partners, to be undertaken in March/April
- Best Presenter – 2nd: ₹2,100/-
- Best Presenter – 3rd: ₹1,100/-
For Academicians/Ph.D./Industry Persons:
- Best Presenter – 1st: ₹5,100/-
Best Paper:
- Best Paper – 1st: ₹3,100/-
All award winners will receive an E-Certificate of Merit in addition to the prizes listed above. All participants will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.
Important Dates
- Brochure Release: 7 October 2026
- Last Date for Abstract Submission: 21 October 2026
- Communication of Acceptance of Abstracts & Commencement of Registration: 24 October 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 26 October 2026
- Conference: 31 October 2026
- Final Date for Full Paper Submission: 26 January 2027
- Communication of Acceptance of Full Paper: 17 February 2027
- Publication: Selected papers will be published in the Conference proceedings.
Conference Mode
Mode: Hybrid Mode
Date: 31 October 2026
Venue: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, Haryana
How to Submit?
Interested authors may submit their abstracts through the link given below:
Click Here to Submit the Abstract
Last Date: 21 October 2026
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Official Email: [email protected]
- Areesha: +91 91125 14849
- Nischay: +91 84100 32880
- Dhamini: +91 81783 35445
- Vipula: +91 92531 94996
All communications, queries and updates will be communicated through the official email ID or the above contact numbers.