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PAPER PRESENTATION/CONFERENCES / SEMINAR PARTICIPATION

Dr. Nidhi Buch participated in the following:

  • Presented a paper on ‘Where is the Authorised User? The Missing Piece in India’s Geographical Indication Puzzle’ in the 4th Online IP and Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) on 11 February 2022.
  • Presented a paper on ‘Multifaceted Role of the State in ensuring sustainable GI system: Challenges and opportunities in the Indian Legal Framework’ at the THIRD IP & INNOVATION RESEARCHERS OF ASIA (IPIRA) CONFERENCE 24-27 March 2021 Held Online Organized by the IP and Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA).
  • Presented a paper on ‘Geographical Indications: Legal Vehicle for Rural Development’ in International Conference on Social Work, Law and Human Rights, organized by Centre for Law and Society, at GNLU, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 1-2 February 2020.
  • Presented a paper on 'Sui Generis Protection for TK: A Step towards Sustainable Development’ at International conference on Green Justice: Contemporary Challenges of Environment & Sustainable Development organized by GLS Law College, Ahmedabad on 29-1 March 2020.
  • Presented a paper on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: An Inevitable Interface’ at International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and its Legal Implications organized at Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 15-16 March, 2019.
  • Presented a paper on ‘Adding Life to Centuries' Dying Art: A Comparative Market Analysis between Tangaliya Shawls & Kutch work Shawls’ at Works-In-Progress Conference “IP Scholars Asia” 2018 at Singapore Management University on 1-2 March 2018, Singapore.
  • Presented an idea related to “Efficient Management of IP Portfolio for Start-ups” in an IP Awareness Programme for SMEs and Start-up on National IPR Policy 2016 organized by GNLU in association with ASSOCHAM and the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Government of India on 29 September 2017 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat)
  • Invited as an expert for a Panel Discussion on ‘Innovation: Improving Life” on the World IPR Day by Y.J.Trivedi and AMA IP Academy at AMA on 26 April 2017
  • Participated in a Panel Discussion on ‘Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Laws regarding Patent Laws of India and United States of America.’ On 9 March 2017
  • Participated in One Day National Seminar on "Interaction of Intellectual Property with Pharma & Chemical Sectors" Organized by GNLU on 4th February 2017.
  • Participated in the 10th Annual Intellectual Property Summit organized by AMA-Y J. Trivedi Academy on 7th January 2017.
GUEST LECTURES/ RESOURCE PERSON
  • Invited as a resource person to conduct a session on Law of Trademarks on 5 March 2022 in the 2nd Edition of Online Short-term Course on Legal Aspects of Startups organized by Legal Startup in collaboration with GLIC and GCIPR from 19 February to 20 March 2022.
  • Invited to take two sessions on "Significance of IP for Startups and brief introduction to Trademark and Copyright" and “Introduction to Patents & Design Rights for Startups” in a Webinar on "Intellectual Property and Start-up: Together Forever" as a part of 'Runway to Vibrant Gujarat Startup Summit 2022' and 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', under Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022 organised by the GLIC on 4 January 2022.
  • Invited as an expert to deliver a talk on Introduction to Patent and Industrial Designs in the Seminar on Basics of Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Design by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce Industry (GCCI) on 18 December 2021.
  • Invited to deliver a lecture on Law of Trademarks by the LedX in the Online Certificate Course on “Innovation to Commercialization; Intellectual Property Rights Landscape.” On 18 November 2021.
  • Invited as an Advisor to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) for conducting interviews for the posts of Dowry Prohibition Officer cum Protection Officer on 12, 13 and 14 October 2021.
  • Invited to moderate a technical session on ‘Tips and Tricks to identify and protect Intellectual Property’ by IPPO at the Fifth edition of the IP Fest on 29 September 2021.
  • Invited as a jury member for the “IPR League 2021” a unique Contest for Registered Startups, as part the 5th Edition of IPFEST on 28 September 2021
  • Invited to chair a technical session on ‘Protecting and Preserving Cultural Heritage of India through Geographical Indications: An Overview’ by the ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Tripura on 3 September 2021.
  • Invited to take a session on ‘Significance of IPR in Social Entrepreneurship’ by AICTE Training & Learning (ATAL), Online Faculty Development Programme on Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship on 5 August2021
  • Invited as a Guest Speaker on 3rd National Symposium on IPR: Strategies & Approaches for Startups and MSMEs Growth organised by School of Business & Law & SSIP, Navrachana University on 15 May 2021.
  • Invited to deliver two lectures on IPR and Trademarks in an Online Certificate Course on Legal Aspects of Startups conducted by Legal Startups in collaboration with GNLU Legal Incubation Council from February 20 to March 14, 2021.
  • Invited to deliver a Webinar on Understanding the Nuances of the Law of Trademarks by Beyond Law CLC on 2 February 2021.
  • Invited as an Eminent Speaker at World IP Forum, to share thoughts on ‘GI-an important IP tool for Socio-economic development’ on 18 December 2020.
  • Invited as a resource person to make presentation on ‘Salient features of Indian Patents Act in comparison with the US and EU patent system’ in a National Webinar organized by Shri Venkateshwara college of Pharmacy College, Puducherry and GNLU Centre for IPR on 2 July 2020.
  • Invited as a resource person to make presentation on ‘Geographical Indications: An important IP tool for socio-economic development’ in a Virtual International Conference on IPR organized by the Directorate of Legal Studies, Tamil Nadu in collaboration with the GNLU, Centre for IPR on 29 June 2020.
  • Invited as a resource person to make presentation on ‘Protection of Geographical Indication for Socio economic growth’ in one day conference on Intellectual Property Rights for Academia, Start-ups and Technoprenuers organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) along with Indian Patent Office, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India & Gujarat National Law University on 30 January 2020, at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • Invited as a resource person by the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy to deliver lectures in the Training program for the Judicial Officers of Bangladesh organized at Jodhpur on 12-13 November 2019.
  • Invited as a resource person for Orientation Program on National IP Policy for the officials of the Patent Information Centre of the State S & T Councils and other faculties of GUJCOST from 3 to 5 October 2019.
  • Invited by the Gujarat State Judicial Academy to deliver lectures on ‘Fundamentals of IP Laws’ in the Institutional Training (first phase) as part of Induction Training for the Newly Appointed Additional District & Sessions Judges in Gujarat on 20 August.
  • Invited to chair a session on 'IP in Startups and It Industries' at 3rd IP Fest jointly organised by the IPPO, FICCI and GUJCOST on 2 August 2019 at Ahmedabad.
  • Invited by the Gujarat State Judicial Academy to deliver lectures in judicial seminar on ‘Chronic Civil Disputes involving Effective Trial Process of cases under Motor Vehicle Act, Electricity Act, on 'Substantive Law of IPR and use of Arbitration Law' for the District Judges on 22 July 2019 at Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Gujarat High Court.
  • Invited as a resource person for Orientation Program on National IP Policy for the officials of the Patent Information Centre of the State S & T Councils and other faculties of GUJCOST on 26th to 28th June, 2018.
  • Invited by The MICA, Ahmedabad to deliver three lecture on ‘Significance of IPR and the legislative framework’ for students of FPM on 01st and 04th December, 2017.
  • Invited as a resource person for the IP Awareness Program for Startups on ‘Efficient Management of IP Portfolio for the Start-Ups in India’. The said program was organized by Intellectual Property India in collaboration with The Associated Chambers of Commerce; Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on 29th September, 2017.
  • Invited as a resource Person by the GNLU Indian Business and Commercial Laws Academy to conduct two sessions on ‘Intellectual Property Laws’ on 17th July, 2017.