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IPR Facilitation & Research Centre, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat is organising a National Conference on \u201cEmerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges\u201d on October 31, 2026, in hybrid mode. Abstracts may be submitted by October 21, 2026.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

About the University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

About IPR Facilitation & Research Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

About the Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The IPR Facilitation and Research Centre at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, is organising a National Conference on \u201cEmerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges\u201d<\/strong> on 31 October 2026<\/strong> in hybrid mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Emerging Trends in Trademark Protection in India: Legal Enforcement and Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Proposed Sub-Themes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Trademark Infringement in the Digital Marketplace<\/li>\n
  2. Domain Names, Cybersquatting, and Online Brand Identity<\/li>\n
  3. Well-Known Marks and Cross-Border Reputation<\/li>\n
  4. Non-Traditional Trademarks: Scope and Registrability<\/li>\n
  5. AI, Deepfakes and the Intersection of Trademark and Personality Rights<\/li>\n
  6. Judicial Trends in Passing Off and Injunctive Relief<\/li>\n
  7. Trademark Enforcement Mechanisms: Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Remedies<\/li>\n
  8. Globalisation and the Future of Indian Trademark Law<\/li>\n
  9. Olfactory Marks: Scope and Registrability<\/li>\n
  10. Collective Marks: Legal Framework and Contemporary Issues<\/li>\n
  11. Slogan Marks: Protectability and the Limits of Distinctiveness<\/li>\n
  12. Certification Marks and Quality Assurance in Trade<\/li>\n
  13. Sound Marks and the Recognition of Auditory Brand Identity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The above sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Papers addressing other relevant topics and interdisciplinary themes are also welcome.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Call for Papers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished abstracts<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

    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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    All participants are required to present their abstracts during the Conference proceedings on 31 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Selected papers will be published in the Conference proceedings without any additional publication charges.<\/p>\n

    Abstract Submission Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Abstracts will be screened for relevance, originality, clarity and quality of research.<\/p>\n

    Research Paper Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n