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“Webinaron- ‘Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tribal communities’.”
23 Oct 2020
“Webinar on – ‘Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tribal communities’.”<
the Centre for Tribal Studies, National Law University Odisha, are conducting a webinar on 23rd of October 2020 at 3 PM. The topic for the webinar is?strong>“Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tribal communities.”
About the Speakers<
- The first speaker for the session shall be Dr Jagannath Ambagudia.
Dr Jagannath Ambagudia is Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Associate Professor at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Campus. Previously, he taught at Rajdhani College, University of Delhi and National Law School of India University, Bangalore. His area of interest lies on various dynamics of Adivasi society, especially on the issues of social discrimination, social exclusion and inclusion, marginalization, development, deprivation, preferential treatment, distributive justice and community conflict.
He is the author of ‘Adivasis, Migrants and the State in India’ (London and New York: Routledge) and has edited the volume, ‘Handbook of Tribal Politics in India’ along with Prof. Virginius Xaxa.
Dr Jagannath Ambagudia shall discuss on how the emergency-like pandemic situation has affected the tribal community as a whole and how they have managed to cope up with the same.
- The second speaker for the session is Mr Sandeep Kumar Pattnaik.
Mr. Sandeep Kumar Pattnaik works with Center For Public Policy Alternatives (CPPA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was associated with the National Center for Advocacy Studies. (NCAS) Pune, India for more than a decade. He is currently engaged in undertaking capacity building programmes on People-centred advocacy, action research, writing policy and legislative briefs on the rights of tribals, dalits, women, children and landless labourers over land, forest and other natural resources. He is involved in undertaking research and organizing public hearings of the displaced persons by mining, dams and industrial expansion, conducting fact-finding studies on the forced eviction of indigenous people from their land and also filing cases in non-judicial redress forums. He is in the steering committee members of the International Campaign for the Ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic Social Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Mr. Sandeep Kumar Pattnaik shall enlighten us on the topic, “Community control over natural resources?: Challenges and Way forward amid Covid 19”
Schedule<
Date : 23rd October 2020
Time : 3 PM to 5 PM
Platform : Cisco Webex
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PmL47QcR6JZ4vHzd7
We look forward to your active participation!
“Discrimination as the ground for refusal of Trademark (TM) Registration”.
19 Oct 2020
‘ Discrimination as the ground for refusal of Trademark (TM) Registration ‘
Trademarks are essential intellectual property tools, ensuring brand performance, and consumer certainty. There are however many instances where practices by groups can lead to the refusal of registration of trademarks. One such area is the factor of “Discrimination” as the grounds for refusing a trademark application. To understand the practice and the requirements behind the extensive depth of trademark intricacies, the webinar envisions to highlight the main problems, solutions and practices in this area.
With emminent practitioners from leading firms in India, there is certainty that the academic forum and discourse and engagement will enable much dissemination of the topic.
About the Speakers: <
For the webinar session, the First Speaker joining us is Mr. Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner, RNA Technologies, and IPR Attorneys.
Mr. Ranjan is the founder of the specialist IP law firm, RNA Technology and IP Attorneys, and currently works as a Managing Partner at the firm. With seven years of post-qualification IP experience (PQE) in working with organisations as an in-house counsel, to contentious and non-contentious roles. Mr. Ranjan has a mixture of both international and domestic experience working towards providing commercial solutions and providing acute awareness on international IP service. With experience in 500 criminal and civil matters, he has serviced clients from the IT, telecom, apparel, FMCG, beverages, and finance industries.
Currently, he advises a wide range of IP holders on IP and Technology management issues, providing strategic advice in relation to IP clearance, acquisition, protection, exploitation, and enforcement. Data privacy, Trade secrets and Technology Transfer issues.
Mr. Ranjan was also invited to the INTA, board of directors, for a three-year term in 2019. Currently, he serves as a board committee member in multiple companies, India Global Advisory Council (IGAC) and the Emerging Issues Subcommittee with a focus on Artificial Intelligence.
Mr. Ranjan, has also been a regular academic contributor to various IP journals and has also served on the editorial board of the leading international trademark publication, Trademark World.
For the session, our Second Speaker joining us is Mr. Rajiv Suri, Partner, RNA Technologies and IPR Attorneys.
Mr. Rajiv is a Partner with RNA Technology and IP Attorneys, and also the head of their prosecution practice, doing transactional work related to IP/Commercial laws. With an extensive experience of above 25 years in intellectual property matters, including portfolio management assistance to fortune 500 companies, Mr. Rajiv has extensive knowledge on the intricacies of the field, with operational know-how. Mr. Rajiv, has also handled multiple commercial agreements in reference to foreign collaborations, and joint ventures, where royalty payment and licensing issues involving intellectual property is in focus. He has advised a wide spectrum of industries such as pharmaceutical, confectionery, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, e-commerce, and software, and hardware technology companies, FMCG, oil and gas, education, along with several startups etc. Mr. Rajiv, also works in an advisory capacity with the government departments/organizations in developing and protecting their brands in India.
Mr. Rajiv, has also participated in multiple international conferences, promoting the Firm’s interests, and has gained the “highly recommended” lawyer for Trademark Prosecution/Litigation matters in India by Leaders League and Intelligence Report & Directory Series. Mr. Rajiv’s name also finds mention in the World Trade Mark Review (WTR) as a legal expert in this field. Authoring multiple papers in leading publications, he has also been active in academic discourses like, national and international events and webinars. He also has a tremendous depth of experience before quasi-judicial authorities in India.
About RNA Technologies and IPR Attorneys.: <
RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys is a full-service IP law firm with a presence in the National Capital Region (Gurgaon) and Chennai. They are advisors on many IP related issues, and provide wide ranging services for clients from various sectors in India.
Registration and Details: <
Date and Time of Event: October 23, 2020 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. IST
Registration Link: Click Here to Register
Kindly note, that after registration a confirmation email containing the information about joining the meeting will be sent to the email-ids, the same is requested to be followed, to join the session.
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“IDG’s 25th session- a panel discussion with Ms. Saba Naqvi and Mr. Harssh Poddar”.
27 Sep 2020
“IDG’s 25th session- a panel discussion with Ms. Saba Naqvi and Mr. Harssh Poddar”.
The Informal Discussion Group is elated to inform you about our?5th?ession- a panel discussion with Ms. Saba Naqvi and Mr. Harssh Poddar.
Ms. Saba Naqvi<?s an author, journalist, and a commentator. She is one of India’s best-known political analysts. An Oxford alumnus, she was a political editor with the Outlook Magazine under the legendary Mr. Vinod Mehta. She is now a leading name in national dailies and is often called to share her opinions on leading news channels.
Mr. Harssh Poddar<?s an IPS officer. After graduating from WBNUJS in 2008, he read for the BCL at Oxford University on a Chevening Scholarship and thereafter worked with Clifford Chance LLP, a London based Magic Circle law firm. Mr. Poddar cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2013 and came back to serve the nation. An all-rounder in college, Mr. Poddar is credited to be one of the strongest forces behind the origin of the NUJS Parliamentary Debate and the NUJS Law Review. A decorated police officer, Mr. Poddar is the youngest recipient of G-Files award for his exceptional work as a civil servant.
Theme of the discussion<: The Role of Media and Police in Deepening Democracy and Enforcing the Rule of Law in India.
Sub-themes<:
- Role of Police and Media in the electoral process in India
- Social Media and e-media’s role in changing the nature of protests and Police’s role in dealing with them.
- Fake news and Migrant Exodus: Combating false news and misinformation
Date<: 5:00PM, 3rd?ctober 2020.
Platform:<?oom. Kindly join through this?a href=”https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7023623537?pwd=R00xazJaUnB1NGc1bnY5K3M2bDFGQT09″ data-saferedirecturl=”https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7023623537?pwd%3DR00xazJaUnB1NGc1bnY5K3M2bDFGQT09&source=gmail&ust=1601281864285000&usg=AFQjCNEAO2bkZ7RxUL627TC0IB9JuS30dw”>Zoom Link.
“Call for Articles for Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice Newsletter (Vol. 2), 2020”.
27 Sep 2020
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“IDG’s 24th Guest Lecture by Mr. Sughosh Subramanyam”.
10 Sep 2020
“IDG’s 24th Guest Lecture by Mr. Sughosh Subramanyam”.
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“Webinar on ‘Beginning of New Era-National Recruitment Agency’.”
27 Aug 2020
Webinar on “Beginning of New Era – National Recruitment Agency”
A webinar on “Beginning of New Era – National Recruitment Agency” organised by Government of India, Regional outreach Bureau: Bhubaneswar, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting scheduled to be held tomorrow i.e. August 28, 2020 from 12.00 – 1.00 p.m. Prof. (Dr.) Srikrishna Deva Rao, Vice-Chancellor is one among the speakers.
Those who are interested may join with the provided google link.
The Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University, United Kingdom Virtual Oral Rounds 20th August 2020 to 23rd August 2020
25 Jul 2020
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“Centre for Maritime Law | Interactive Webinar on Dimensions & Opportunities in Maritime Law”.
25 Jul 2020
Interactive Webinar on Dimensions & Opportunities in Maritime Law
Webinar Invite
The Centre is elated to welcome on board three eminent speakers for an interactive webinar on ‘Dimensions and Opportunities in Maritime Law’. The?ession, in particular, will dive in the theme of experiences and practicalities involved in Maritime Law, and the academic and research areas related to the field.
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Advocate (Capt.) Alex Antony |
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Ms. Pratikalpa Sharma |
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Mr. Aishwarye Dubey |
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29th?uly 2020 |
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11 am – 12 pm |
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Google Meet |
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About the Speakers<
[1]??/span>Advocate (Capt.) Alex Antony
A?master mariner with years of sea-going experience and, also an accomplished maritime law practitioner as well as maritime academician, Captain Antony completed his LL.M. programme from?erala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panangad, Kochi in 2018. He is also an accredited Mediator and a certified Arbitrator?rom the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation.
[2]??/span>Ms Pratikalpa Sharma
Assistant Professor (Research) at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Ms. Sharma is an ardent maritime law academician with a penchant for in-depth research in contemporary Maritime topics. She has won accolades for her extensive research in the Maritime domain and is a renowned expert on the IMO 2020. She has been involved in research on Resource Mining and Law of the Sea, IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap mandate, the Maritime Manual of India to name a few. She is the faculty editor for three Journals.
?3]??/span>Mr Aishwarye Dubey
An?lumnus of NLU Odisha (2011-2016 Batch), Mr Dubey has recently completed his LL.M (Maritime Laws) and has worked in Maersk Line, which is the world leader in Containerised Shipping. He is?ystematically trained in the practical commercial functioning of Bills of Lading, Charter parties, United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Marine Insurance, Law of Shipping Contracts and Law of Maritime Dispute Resolution/ADR.
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Kindly fill in the?/span>registration?/span>form<?o register yourself by?strong>27th July 2020 (11:59 pm). The link for the webinar shall be sent post-registration.?/span>
Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation. ?/span>
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“Webinar – ‘Clinical Legal Education: International Perspective’ “.
07 Jul 2020
Webinar?-?”Clinical?egal?ducation: International Perspectives”
on Friday, 10 July at 4.30 P.M.
“Centre for Corporate Law Webinar Series: “Impact of COVID-19 on Insolvency Law””.
27 Jun 2020
Centre for Corporate Law Webinar Series: “Impact of COVID-19 on Insolvency Law”
- Date & Timings: 28th June 2020, 4:00pm-5.00pm
- Medium: Google Meet
- Panellists: Dr. Neeti Shikha (Head, Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs) and Mr. Pulkit Deora (Advocate specializing in restructuring and insolvency litigation and Chairman of the INSOL India Youth Practitioners’ Committee)
- Webinar joining link:?http://meet.google.com/qup-hxqn-dau
