The Technolawgy Society, School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is organising the 3rd Edition of the National Patent Drafting Competition which will be held on April 6 and April 7, 2024 via Hybrid mode under ageis of Vidhiutsav’24.
UPES
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun was established in 2003 by the UPES Act of 2003 of the state legislature of Uttarakhand. The college was set up with an ambitious vision and a unique approach. The very purpose of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is to enable each student to achieve their purpose in life using the guiding light of knowledge. Every student at UPES is encouraged to foster professional development through innovation, imagination, specialized knowledge, and critical thinking.
The School of Law at UPES is dedicated to providing quality legal education in this age of digital transformation. We prioritize outcome-based education and have the flexibility to design courses that meet the intended learning outcomes of our students. By incorporating new-age learning technologies, we offer competency-based, adaptive, and collaborative education. This creates a learning environment that caters to the unique needs of each student.
TECHNOLAWGY SOCIETY
The Technolawgy Society at the UPES School of Law is committed to addressing the developing concerns of cybercrime and intellectual property rights (IPR) in the digital realm. With an aim to transmit knowledge, this society focuses on finding a balance by developing community awareness concerning digital rights. The association hopes to cultivate Techno-Legal experts who comprehend the complicated junction of technology and the legal environment by encouraging a harmonious interplay between Science and Law.
ABOUT COMPETITION
The Technolawgy Society in collaboration with R.K. Dewan & Co. is organizing a National Patent Drafting Competition under the umbrella of ‘VidhiUtsav’, the annual law festival of the School of Law, UPES. In today’s world, patent drafting emerges as a crucial skill in the field of law, ensuring the protection of innovation and fostering technological development.
The competition unfolds in two distinct phases. During the initial phase, all the registered teams are required to submit their drafts through the designated Google Forms. Subsequently, all submissions will undergo a comprehensive assessment. Following this evaluation, the top three teams will be selected to advance to the second phase. In phase 2, the selected top three teams will present their submissions in person before distinguished specialists in the field of patent drafting. Upon the presentation, rankings will be conferred upon the three finalists. Additionally, a masterclass conducted by a patent expert will be offered to the finalists.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registrations Start: 18th January 2024
Release of the Problem: 10th February 2024
Last day for Registration: 20th February 2024
Final Submission: 2nd March 2024
Result Declaration: 10th March 2024
Final Round: 6th April 2024
Result Declaration for Final Round: 6th April 2024
Master Class on Patents: 6th April 2024
Valedictory Ceremony: 7th April 2024
REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE PARTICIPANTS:
₹ 350 (INDIVIDUAL)
₹ 500 (TEAM OF TWO)
Note:
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Accommodation for the top three teams will incur separate charges.
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Each team is restricted to a maximum of two members
MODE
It will be in Hybrid mode.
Event Dates
April 6, 2024 to April 7, 2024
Awards and Appreciation
Winner Team
Prize money worth Rs 8000/- Trophy
Appreciation Certificate
Runner Up Team
Prize money worth Rs 5000/- Trophy
Appreciation Certificate
2nd Runner-Up Team
Prize money worth Rs 3000/- Trophy
Appreciation Certificate
Contact Details:
For any queries or further information, please feel free to contact:
Mahima Kaur (Convenor)
7307342809
Krishnakant Dwivedi (Co-Convenor)
7388556796
Best regards,
Technolawgy Society
School of Law, UPES
On behalf of:
Ms. Shatakshi Johri, Faculty Convenor & Ms. Princess Kalyani, Faculty Co-Convenor
To know more click on TECHNOLAWGY SOCIETY FINAL BROCHURE
