About the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property

Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property at Indian Institute of Technology was established in 2006. RGSOIPL is the first law school in India to impart full-time Intellectual Property education along with other regular courses prescribed by the Bar Council of India. It also has the unique distinction of being the only law school within the IIT system. It has maintained 9th position amongst different law schools in India in the NIRF Ranking 2023.

About the Opportunity

The Master’s Conference on Intellectual Property (MCIP) is centered on Intellectual Property and related areas. Building upon the success of MCIP 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, both nationally and internationally, we are pleased to introduce MCIP 4.0 in 2024, themed “IP AND ACCESS.” This edition draws inspiration from the current complexities in the intellectual property sector, marked by growing monopolies and reduced accessibility. MCIP 4.0 also highlights the remarkable achievements of marginalized communities and women inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Our objective is to offer a platform for aspiring professionals from various domains, including law, engineering, science, philosophy, and any field related to the theme.

Duration of Programme:- March 16, 2024 to March 17, 2024

Mode: Hybrid

EVENTS

• Paper Presentation
• Minority Opinion (IP Judgments)
• Policy Making
• Expert Sessions

Eligibility

The Conference is open to all PG Students, Research Scholars, Industry, and Faculty. All PG Students refer to those from Master’s in Law, Masters in Science, Humanities, and other interrelated disciplines. The Conference is also open to all International Post Graduate Law, Science, and Humanities students and students from other interrelated disciplines.

(Note: In case of physical mode, Accommodation shall not be provided by the Organisers. Candidates have to arrange their own accommodation. However, suitable measures shall be taken to assist in arrangements of food and lodging)

Prizes

The winners shall be eligible for the prizes and certificates.

Important Dates

For Paper Presentation

• Last Date of Registration: February 29, 2024
• Last date for Submission of Abstract: January 27, 2024
• Confirmation of selected Abstract: January 30, 2024
• Last date for Submission of Full Paper: February 29, 2024
• Date of Event: March 16, 2024

For Minority Opinion (IP JUDGEMENTS)

• Last Date of Registration: February 29, 2024
• Release of Judgment: January 27, 2024
• Submission of Summary of Arguments: February 29, 2024
• Date of the Event: March 17, 2024 (Forenoon)

For Policy Making

• Last Date of Registration: February 29, 2024
• Policy Theme announcement: January 27, 2024
• Submission of Policy: February 29, 2024
• Date of Event: March 17, 2024 (Forenoon)

Registration Fee

• Students only attending MCIP: 700 INR
• Students/Research Scholar participating in MCIP: 1000 INR (for each event)
• Faculty: 1500 INR
• Industry Professional: 2000 INR
• For International Participants: $36.03

Registration Procedure

Preliminary Registration can be made with the Google form link provided below:

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For formal Registration: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/CEP/courses.htm

Payment shall be made through Formal Registration after selection.

(Note: The Registration fee is not inclusive of accommodation and is non-refundable)

Contact information

Official mail: mcip@iitkgp.ac.in

Contact Person:

• Sukeerti Mishra- sukeertimishra@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in
• Sayantani Ray- sayantani.ray15@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in
• Shweta Shukla- shweta1708@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in
• Saumya Raj- saumyaraj197@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in
• Shubham Tiwari- shubhamtiwari@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in

Official link

For Preliminary Registration and Assistance is here.

(The details shall be used for affirming the Interest and further communication in formal Registration through IIT Kharagpur ERP Portal)

For formal Registration is here.