HNLU’s new IPR chair to promote innovation and research in IP Laws

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) has obtained the Intellectual PropertyChairof the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (CIPAM) of the Ministry of Commerce and under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA).

According to the norms of this establishment of the Chair, there will be funding for appointing a Professor, Research associates, and sponsoring PhD candidates in IPR. The funding norms will also mandate conducting workshops and training programs onIPRfor other institutions and various stakeholders, as stated in an HNLU press release.SPRIHA also mandates the offering of UG/PG/Diploma and Certificate courses in IPR and allows internships for students at IP offices in India.