{"id":376604,"date":"2026-02-24T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=376604"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:51:39","slug":"nuals-fashion-law-workshop-2026-mkd-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/02\/24\/nuals-fashion-law-workshop-2026-mkd-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Day Workshop on Fashion Law by MKD Centre of Excellence, NUALS Kochi [March 12-13, 2026; Offline]: Register Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About NUALS<\/h2>\n

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), established by Act 27 of 2005 of the Kerala State Legislature, is a National Law University in Kochi, India, for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate legal education. NUALS strives to advance and disseminate knowledge of the law and judicial processes, and to encourage research activities through dedicated Centres of Research.<\/p>\n

About MKD Centre of Excellence<\/h2>\n

The Senior Advocate M. K. Damodaran International Centre of Excellence in Law is an initiative of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies to strengthen advanced legal education, research, and professional training in India. Conceived as a dedicated campus, the Centre aims to promote global standards in legal learning and practice through training programmes, interdisciplinary research, international collaborations, legal-aid initiatives, policy support, and ICT-enabled learning. It is envisioned as a hub for developing skills, fostering legal awareness, supporting law reform, and building capacity among lawyers, judges, policymakers, teachers, and students to enhance the role of law in social transformation and national development.<\/p>\n

About the Workshop<\/h2>\n

The fashion industry constitutes one of the largest economic sectors globally, contributing significantly to gross domestic product while simultaneously navigating increasingly complex legal and regulatory challenges. In India, the fashion and textile sector employs over 45 million individuals and contributes approximately 13 per cent to manufacturing production, thereby serving as a vital pillar of the national economy. Despite its economic importance, the legal dimensions of the fashion industry remain comparatively underexplored within Indian legal education and professional discourse. The rapid expansion of India’s fashion ecosystem, coupled with digitalisation, sustainability mandates, evolving consumer protection standards, and global supply chain complexities, has created a pressing need for specialised legal expertise. The workshop seeks to bridge this academic and professional gap by providing structured exposure to the legal and regulatory framework governing the fashion industry through expert lectures, case-based discussions, interactive sessions, and a structured assessment, with certificates to be awarded based on performance in the final assessment conducted at the conclusion of the programme.<\/p>\n

Modules of the Workshop<\/h2>\n

MODULE 1 – IPR AND FASHION LAW<\/p>\n

Covers copyright protection for designs, trademark strategies for brand identity, patenting innovations, and enforcement against counterfeiting; includes analysis of landmark cases.<\/p>\n

MODULE 2 – RELEVANCE OF COMPETITION LAW IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY<\/p>\n

Examines anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, merger controls, and resale price maintenance; features case studies on luxury brand cartels and market entry barriers.<\/p>\n

MODULE 3 – ETHICS, COMPLIANCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY<\/p>\n

Explores ESG compliance, supply chain due diligence, anti-corruption policies, sustainability reporting, and human rights compliance.<\/p>\n

MODULE 4 – CROSS-BORDER DIMENSIONS OF FASHION LAW<\/p>\n

Addresses WTO rules, customs valuation, cross-border IP licensing, and extradition for infringement; analyzes FTAs like India-EU and challenges in global supply chains.<\/p>\n

MODULE 5 – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND E-COMMERCE REGULATIONS<\/p>\n

Delves into AI-generated designs and IP ownership, DPDP Act\/IT Rules for data privacy, platform liability under IT Act, and algorithmic bias; hands-on review of e-commerce policies.<\/p>\n

NOTE : At the end of each module, an activity will be conducted based on the module, and at the end of the workshop, an assessment test will be conducted. Certificates will be issued based on the performance in the assessment test.<\/p>\n

Mode of Workshop<\/h2>\n

Offline<\/p>\n

Accommodation: Participants are kindly requested to make their own accommodation arrangements. The organisers will be glad to provide information on nearby lodging options, if required.<\/p>\n

Venue<\/h2>\n

NUALS Campus<\/p>\n

Who can Participate?<\/h2>\n

· Students (UG & PG)<\/p>\n

· Research Scholars<\/p>\n

· Academicians<\/p>\n

· Legal Practitioners, Policy Analysts and Anyone Interested in the Field<\/p>\n

Perks<\/h2>\n

Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation (based on the performance in the assessment test)<\/p>\n

Important dates<\/h2>\n

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Dates of Workshop: March 12-13, 2026<\/p>\n

As the programme is limited to a maximum of 50 participants<\/span> to ensure focused learning and meaningful engagement, applicants are required to submit an Abstract<\/span> of approximately 700 words<\/span> as part of the selection process. The Abstract will help assess the applicant’s interest, motivation, and suitability for the programme, and will be used to shortlist participants.<\/p>\n

Fee<\/h2>\n

The registration fee is to be paid online. Participants are required to remit the fee only upon receiving the official communication confirming the selection of their abstract.<\/span> The payment details will be communicated to the selected participants in due course.<\/p>\n