NUJS Kolkata is inviting submissions for The Dialogue Article Writing Competition on ‘Shaping Copyright in the Era of Artificial Intelligence’.
About the Competition
The NUJS Intellectual Property and Technology Laws Society (‘IPTLS’), in collaboration with The Dialogue, a distinguished tech policy think-tank is organizing an Article Writing Competition on Shaping Copyright in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, an initiative aimed at fostering academic excellence and advancing research on the nuances of this emerging and constantly evolving legal issue.
This competition provides students with a platform to engage with contemporary challenges and innovations at the intersection of AI and copyright law. By encouraging critical analysis and intellectual discourse, the event underscores our commitment to thought leadership and scholarly contributions in the evolving landscape of intellectual property and technology law.
Themes
- Copyright Implications at the Training Stage of Artificial Intelligence Models
- Copyright Implications at the Output Stage of Artificial Intelligence Models
Note: These themes are indicative in nature, and authors are free to explore any specific aspect within them or examine their interplay with other themes for a more in-depth analysis.
Participation & Eligibility
The Competition is open to students currently pursuing any undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree or a PhD program at any Indian University. Participants may compete individually or in teams of two. Teams can include members from different institutions.
Important Dates
| Last Date for Registration | May 25, 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Manuscript | June 1, 2025 |
| Announcement of Results | July 2025 (tentatively) |
Awards
| 1st Prize | Rs. 25,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Rs. 15,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Rs. 10,000 |
| Top 10 Entries will be awarded a Certificate of Merit. | |
Registration Fees
| For Single Author | Rs. 250 |
| For Dual Authors | Rs. 400 |
Key Information
- Word Limit: The manuscripts must be submitted as articles with a minimum of 3500 words. There is no maximum word limit. The word limit is inclusive of footnotes.
- Abstract: Submissions must necessarily contain an abstract of not more than 200-300 words. The abstract is not included in the indicated word limit.
- Originality: All manuscripts submitted must be original and unpublished, and must not be under consideration for publication at any other Journal / Blog.
- Plagiarism & AI Guidelines: The manuscript must not be substantially plagiarised or AI-generated. Violation of this rule will result in instant disqualification, subject to the discretion of the Organizers.
Registration Process
- Step 1: Interested author(s) are first requested to make payment in accordance with the registration fees indicated below. Once the payment is made, please take a screenshot of the payment completion page.
- Payments must be made to any one of the following UPI IDs or the QR Code indicated below:
- vishrutsri2001-3@okaxis (Banking Name: Vishrut Srivastava)
- 6394212680@ptsbi (Banking Name: Puneet Srivastava)
- Step 2: Upon completion of payment, author(s) are then requested to fill this Registration Form. In case of two authors, only one of them should fill this form, and upload a screenshot of the successful payment completion page. You will be successfully registered upon the submission of this form.
- For more details, please refer to the Competition Brochure attached herewith, and in case of any queries, reach out to us on our email.
Contact Information
Email ID: iptls.nujskolkata@gmail.com or iptls@nujs.edu
