Shimla (Kameshwar Sharma): The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights (CAIPR) at Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla organized an insightful e-colloquium on the theme “Intellectual Property and Sports: Opportunities and Challenges” under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Saxena.
The academic event was held ahead of World Intellectual Property Day 2026 and reflected this year’s global theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” It brought together leading legal scholars and practitioners to examine the growing connection between intellectual property law and the sports industry.
Legal expert Nishant Nigam from Goswami & Nigam, New Delhi, discussed the protection of trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights in sports, with special emphasis on endorsement rights of athletes and commercial branding issues.
Prof. (Dr.) Lisa P. Lukose from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, highlighted how media, branding, and digital platforms contribute to sports revenue generation, while also addressing challenges such as ambush marketing, online promotion strategies, and digital piracy.
Adding a creative dimension, Prof. (Dr.) Raman Mittal from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, spoke on “Trademark Licensing” as a vital link between intellectual property and contract law. His session was uniquely presented through two original poems titled “The Promise” and “License,” which engaged participants in a distinctive way.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion where participants raised queries on licensing frameworks, drafting practices, and emerging trends in intellectual property law.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Santosh Kumar Sharma, Director of CAIPR, along with student members, whose collective efforts ensured the successful execution of the academic initiative.
