About the Workshop
Trademarks play an important role in the modern commercial and intellectual property ecosystem. In addition to identifying the source and origin of goods and services, trademarks contribute to brand value, consumer protection, market competition, and business reputation. The rapid expansion of e-commerce, digital platforms, social media, technology-driven businesses, start-ups, and global trade has created new challenges and opportunities in the field of trademark law. Issues relating to online infringement, domain names, non-traditional trademarks, comparative advertising, brand protection, passing off, well-known marks, and enforcement in the digital environment have become increasingly important. Against this background, the DPIIT-IPR Chair at National Law Institute University, Bhopal proposes to organise a One Week Online Certificate Course on Trademark Law. The course is intended to provide participants with a systematic understanding of the fundamentals as well as contemporary developments in trademark law. The course will combine conceptual understanding with practical and contemporary perspectives so that participants can appreciate both the legal framework and its application in real-world situations.
Objectives
- Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and principles of trademark law.
- Familiarise participants with the statutory framework governing trademarks in India.
- Explain the process of trademark selection, searching, application, registration, and maintenance.
- Develop an understanding of trademark infringement and passing off.
- Examine the protection available to well-known and reputed trademarks.
- Introduce participants to the practical aspects of trademark prosecution and enforcement.
- Discuss contemporary issues relating to trademarks in the digital environment.
- Examine the relationship between trademarks, e-commerce, social media, domain names, and online platforms.
- Familiarise participants with relevant judicial decisions and emerging legal developments.
- Provide participants with practical insights through case studies, discussions, and interactive academic sessions.
Course Structure
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO TRADEMARKS
MODULE 2: LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF TRADEMARK LAW
MODULE 3: TRADEMARK SEARCH & CLEARANCE
MODULE 4: TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS
MODULE 5: GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL & OPPOSITION
MODULE 6: TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT & PASSING OFF
MODULE 7: TRADEMARK LICENSING, ASSIGNMENT & FRANCHISING
MODULE 8: ENFORCEMENT, REMEDIES & BORDER MEASURES
MODULE 9: TRADEMARK VALUATION, BRAND MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
MODULE 10: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & TRADEMARK LAW
Format
The Certificate Course will be held online across ten technical sessions, two each day, preceded by an inaugural session with a keynote address, and concluded with a valedictory session. Each technical session will comprise a 45-minute lead presentation by a resource person followed by 15 minutes of Q&A/open discussion.
Who Should Attend
Academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, government officials, judicial members, industry professionals, and students with an interest in Intellectual Property Rights.
Registration Fee
- Students: ₹1000/- only
- All other participants (academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, judicial members, industry professionals): ₹1500/- only
Certificate
E-certificates of participation will be issued to all registered attendees.
Important Dates
- Workshop Dates: 16th-20thNovember, 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 13th November, 2026
How to Register
Interested participants may register using the following link:
https://forms.gle/svifx4HxeHkEAVXQ8
Mode: Online/Remote
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