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CRIPR

THE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (CRIPR), UWSL

Faculty Co-ordinator : Mr. Saksham Misra, Assistant Professor of Law, Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University.

Faculty Co-ordinator : Mr. Arpit Vihan, Assistant Professor of Law, Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

Modern technology driven era has been witnessing enormous growth of literary and artistic works in the society. The multidimensional approach as well as the flamboyant identity of Intellectual Properties in the Industrial Sectors is gaining its importance due to the vibrancy and dominance of the commercial world today. Although Intellectual Property Protection has taken up great role contemporarily, its execution and sensitization amongst society is yet to be achieved. UWSL Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), deliberates essentialness of intellectual property through various academic and extension activities and scholarly discussions made thereby.

VISION

UWSL Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), aims at contributing to Intellectual Property regime through research, deliberations, sensitization, policy intervention and thereby addressing the existing lacunas of Intellectual Property legislations.  

MISSION

The mission of the UWSL Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), is to promote research and study of Intellectual Property from national as well as international perspectives. Centre shall encourage students towards policy oriented study and research of issues impacting Intellectual Property Protection in the context of emerging national and international trends.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The aims and objectives of the Centre are to provide platform for inputs in IPR at national, regional and international level, to conduct seminars on inter-disciplinary issues on IPR, to provide knowledge on social, ethical, legal and economic aspects of IPR, to support organizations in international negotiations before WTO and UN, WIPO, to provide support for discussion and research in the field of IP to students and to undertake research to recommend improvements in various laws and international conventions, to plan activities in the field of IPR, in collaboration with national and international organizations, to collaborate with world class organizations across the world in organizing Certificate Course, Seminars and Conferences, to establish Karnavati University as a nodal agency for research and training in the field of Intellectual Property Rights and to provide academic research of doctrinal and empirical in the field of IPR.

FUNCTIONS

1. To carry out research on Intellectual Property Laws.
2. To organize/conduct academic/training programmes related to IP laws.
3. To provide legal infrastructure to IP related issues of Industrial sectors located in Gujarat.
4. To design research proposals and carry out research on distinct forms of Intellectual Property.
5. To analyze critically, the trends and developments in the institutional, legal and regulatory framework for Intellectual Property in India and abroad.
6. To identify training and development needs of the officials of the legal, regulatory agencies associated with implementation of IP Laws including its rules, regulations and guidelines.

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

UWSL Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), aims at analyzing and addressing the prevalent issues on protection of Intellectual Property Rights through expansion of visibility and recognition of the centre, primarily by publications in professional, international journals, and also through different academic events and policy work.

• Extension / Training Activities:

16 Annual Intellectual Property Summit 2023

16 Annual Intellectual Property Summit 2023

On Friday, 20th day of January, 2023 , the students of Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), of Unitedworld School of Law Karnavati University, have participated in the 16th Annual IP Summit, 20203 organised by Y.J. Trivedi – Ahmedabad Management Association Academy for Intellectual Property Rights. This Annual Intellectual Property Summit had taken into its stride the latest developments in Intellectual Property Rights and its synergies with business and technology along with focusing on protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property.

One Day Workshop on “intellectual Property Rights”

ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS"

Date: February 10, 2022
Venue: Zoom and Moot Court room, UWSL

Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University conducted One Day Workshop on 'Intellectual Property Rights' jointly with Government of India - DPIIT IPR Chair, Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) on 10th February 2022 in Hybrid mode. The workshop was attended by nearly 200 students, research scholars, and professionals as participants from law firms, institutes, and universities across India.

6-Day Value Added Course on “Intellectual Property Rights” jointly with DPIIT Chair, Gujarat National Law University

6-Day Value Added Course on "Intellectual Property Rights" jointly with DPIIT Chair, Gujarat National Law University

Date: 22/09/2022 to 28/09/2022

A 6-day Value Added Course on "Intellectual Property Rights" was organized by Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University in collaboration with DPIIT Chair, Gujarat National Law University in offline mode. The students were made aware about the various IPRs such as trademark, copyright, patent, geographical indication, industrial design, trade secret and their ownership. The sessions also took the students through the filing procedure of Trademark, Design, Copyright, and Patent.