About Karnavati University
Karnavati University (NAAC Grade A+) 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. Its mission emphasizes high-quality academic programmes, cutting-edge research, leadership development, and strong industry aligned curriculum to foster holistic growth.
About UWSL
Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), a prominent constituent of Karnavati University, is recognised by the Bar Council of India and has established itself as a distinguished centre for legal education with a strong emphasis on academic rigour, practical skills, and ethical grounding. The UWSL Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR) at Karnavati University serves as a premier platform for advancing the global and national IP regime through rigorous research and policy intervention. By addressing the critical need for societal sensitization and legal execution, the Centre fosters scholarly dialogue on the ethical, social, and economic dimensions of intellectual property. Through interdisciplinary seminars, capacity-building programs, and collaborative student research, it aims to drive meaningful legal reforms. Ultimately, the Centre positions the University as a leading hub for IPR training and development in a technology-driven era.
About the Competition
The Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CRIPR), Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, in proud collaboration with the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), is honoured to announce the inaugural edition of the National Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law, 2026.
The competition aims to encourage critical thinking, research, and academic engagement in the evolving field of Intellectual Property Rights, particularly in the context of sports, technology, and commercialisation. It seeks to provide a platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students across India to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of IP law, sports innovation, branding, and digital transformation.
Eligibility:
UG & PG students, (any discipline)
Mode: Online submission
Theme: “IP Rights and the Commercialization of Sports Creativity and Technology”
Submission Guidelines
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Each essay must address the theme, and must be between 3000-4000 (inclusive of diagrams, tables of data, footnotes, bibliography or authorship declaration).
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All submissions must be the original work of the candidate. While the use of AI writing tools is permitted for up to 10% of the total content strictly for preliminary research, structural outlining, or citation formatting the core legal analysis and narrative must be human-authored.
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Submissions exceeding this 10% threshold, or those failing to cite AI assistance, will result in summary rejection. Candidates must cite all sources and strictly avoid plagiarism to ensure academic integrity.
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All the entries will be blind coded for the purpose of review. Submission of an entry constitutes consent to use the participant’s data for all competition-related purposes, including submission processing, identity verification, and award-related correspondence. No part of the submission should have been published earlier, nor should it be under consideration for publication or a contest elsewhere.
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The essay should not contain names or any other marks that reveal the identity of the author.
Registration Details
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/EW8MsUehuxCEmgLH7
Fees: ₹100 per Participant.
Prizes
₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 + Certificates of merit
Deadlines/important dates
Last Date of Essay Submission — 31/03/2026 (extended date 15/04/2026)
Announcement of results and prize distribution — 26/04/2026
Contact information
Student Convenors: Diya Gohil 7778841061 Mustansir Ghasia 9725865718
Faculty Coordinator: Dr,Aishwarya Pandey aishwarya@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
Email: cripr@karnavatiuniersity.edu.in
Please find the brochure for detailed guidelines:https://drive.google.com/file/d/169iprUKN07h5-jrQX44wvShxGk37oJSm/view?usp=sharing
