14-Day Orientation Course on ADR and IPR: Resolving Conflicts in the Innovation Era

With the heavenly blessings of Reverend Sant Baba Malkit Singh Ji and Reverend Baba Dlawar Singh Ji ‘BrahmJi’, and with the benign endorsement of Baba Janak Singh Ji and Honorable Chancellor Sant Manmohan Singh Ji, and under the valuable guidance of Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Dharmjit Singh Parmar, the University Institute of Law (UIL) successfully conducted a 14-day orientation course on "ADR and IPR: Resolving Conflicts in the Innovation Era."

The course aimed to provide an integrated understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), emphasizing their interplay in resolving disputes efficiently through theoretical insights, practical workshops, case studies, and interactive sessions.

Course Objectives

• Introduce participants to the fundamentals of ADR and IPR.
• Highlight the role of ADR in resolving IPR disputes.
• Explore emerging trends such as Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in the context of IPR.
• Provide hands-on experience through workshops and simulations.

Course Structure and Highlights

Day 1–3: Foundations of ADR and IPR

• Dr. GirijaNand: Overview of ADR mechanisms, their benefits, and applicability.
• Dr. Pooja Bali: Introduction to IPR—patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Day 4–7: Legal Frameworks Governing ADR and IPR

• Dr. Pooja Bali: National and international IPR frameworks, including TRIPS and the Indian IP system.
• Dr. GirijaNand: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and its role in resolving IPR disputes.

Day 8–10: Practical Insights

• Simulations:
• Arbitration session on a patent licensing dispute (led by Dr. GirijaNand).
• Drafting ADR clauses for technology transfer agreements (guided by Dr. Pooja Bali).
• Case Studies: Landmark cases in ADR-IPR integration.

Day 11–13: Emerging Trends and Challenges

• Dr. Pooja Bali: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in IPR—tools and platforms.
• Dr. GirijaNand: Challenges in enforcing ADR outcomes in cross-border IPR disputes.
• Discussions on AI, blockchain, and their implications for ADR and IPR.

Day 14: Assessment and Valedictory Session

• Mock Mediation: Trademark infringement case facilitated by both resource persons.
• Group Presentations: Innovative ADR solutions for hypothetical IPR disputes.
• Valedictory Address by Navdeep Kaur, Assistant Professor of University Institute of Law, SBBS University.
• Acknowledgment of participants and resource persons.

Participation

The program witnessed active participation from [number] law students, faculty members, and professionals. Participants demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm during workshops, simulations, and discussions.

Feedback

• The practical approach to learning.
• Insightful lectures by Dr. GirijaNand and Dr. Pooja Bali.
• Simulations and case studies that offered real-world perspectives.

Conclusion

The 14-day orientation course successfully provided a comprehensive understanding of ADR and IPR. The expertise of Dr. GirijaNand and Dr. Pooja Bali played a pivotal role in its success. The program concluded with the distribution of certificates and a vote of thanks by [Organizing Committee/Dean], acknowledging the efforts of the resource persons and participants.