Invitation for Expression of Interest | DPIIT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites expressions of interest for the position of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair established at NLSIU by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, also know as the DPIIT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair.

Intellectual Property Rights Chair, NLSIU

The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Chair established at NLSIU by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, under the Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA) seeks to promote the study of, education in, research on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as well as outreach on Intellectual Property matters. The Chair supports specialised courses on IPR with the aim of inculcating a nuanced understanding of Intellectual Property among students. It holds seminars, workshops and special lectures with the aim of producing high quality research, strengthening pedagogy, engaging in public policy dialogue and attracting world class researchers and academicians to the University in the field of intellectual property rights.

Role of the Chair Professor

The Chair Professor will promote teaching and research on Intellectual Property (IP) related subjects at the University. The Chair Professor will expand IP knowledge base including through research on global best practices, foster collaborations with other academic institutions in India and abroad, and build engagement with industry and other stakeholders. The Chair Professor will publish regularly on various public platforms including NLS Scholarship Repository on topical issues.

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Express your Interest

Expressions of interest are invited from interested candidates. Candidates can send in their updated resume and an 800-word Statement of Purpose to by December 16, 2025.