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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, is a state university established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the DSNLU Act, 2008. The university offers legal education and promotes research and academic engagement across different areas of law.
The competition is organised by the DPIIT–IPR Chair at DSNLU, under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in association with the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights and Technology (CIPR&T).
The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National IPR Quiz Competition 2026 is an annual academic initiative intended to promote awareness and understanding of intellectual property rights among law students across India.
The competition provides participants with an opportunity to test their knowledge of intellectual property law, international frameworks and emerging issues at the intersection of IP, technology, entertainment, health and other sectors.
Students pursuing a three-year LL.B., five-year integrated LL.B. or equivalent programme at a recognised law college or university in India are eligible.
Each team must consist of two members from the same law college or university.
A maximum of 32 teams will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested participants should ensure that both team members satisfy the eligibility requirements before completing registration.
The quiz will cover the following areas:
Copyright
Trademarks
Patents
Industrial designs
Geographical indications
Traditional knowledge
Participants should be prepared for questions on international intellectual property frameworks and the legal principles governing IP protection across jurisdictions.
The sectoral themes include:
Fashion and entertainment
Sports and intellectual property
Environment and intellectual property
Outer space and intellectual property
Health and intellectual property
Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology
The syllabus combines foundational IP concepts with contemporary and interdisciplinary developments, making the competition relevant to students interested in intellectual property law and technology.
The competition will be conducted online through three rounds.
1. Preliminary Round: A total of 32 teams will participate. Registered teams will receive login links and team codes through email. The top 16 teams will qualify for the next stage.
2. Semi-Final Round: Eight teams will compete, with 40 seconds allotted per question. Each correct answer carries five points, while each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of two points. The top four teams will advance to the final.
3. Final Round: Four teams will compete, with each team answering five questions. Each question will have a time limit of 60 seconds. A correct answer carries 10 points, while an incorrect answer attracts a deduction of three points.
Pass questions will not be permitted.
Bonus questions may be used to resolve ties and determine which teams advance.
Participants must maintain fair competition and refrain from misconduct.
The quizmasters' decisions will be final and binding.
The competition offers cash prizes and certificates to the leading teams.
PositionPrizeWinner₹10,000 and E-Certificate of ExcellenceRunner-up₹5,000 and E-Certificate of ExcellenceSecond Runner-up₹3,000 and E-Certificate of ExcellenceAll participantsE-Certificate of Participation
The total advertised cash prize pool is ₹18,000.
The registration fee is ₹300 per team.
Teams must complete the following steps:
Pay the registration fee using the bank details specified in the official announcement.
Complete the registration form after payment.
Await the team code and online access link, which will be sent to registered teams by email before the competition.
Bank details provided in the announcement:
Account Name: Registrar, DSNLU
Account Number: 283710100024089
Bank and Branch: Union Bank of India, Sabbavaram
IFSC: UBIN0828378
Participants should verify the payment and registration instructions through the official announcement before making any payment.
Last date to register - October 31, 2026
Competition date - November 6, 2026
Since participation is limited to 32 teams and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, interested teams should consider registering early.
For queries regarding the competition, participants may contact:
Email: ipr@dsnlu.ac.in
Dr. Dayananda Murthy C.P., Honorary Chairperson: dmurthy@dsnlu.ac.in
Ms. Sri Vaishnavi M N, IPR Research Assistant, DPIIT Chair for IPR: srivaishnavimn@dsnlu.ac.in
Krishna Vijay Palepu, Student Convenor: krishnavijay@dsnlu.ac.in
Madhuhasini Pasupuleti, Student Convenor: madhuhasini@dsnlu.ac.in
Eligible students can register as a team of two via the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej-9Nx1srF4DWWaksDCGNGdZ9mjZG29zwzyclJOj_-bwqIrg/viewform?usp=send_form
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