Archana Kavil

Legal professional with deep expertise in Intellectual Property Rights, media law, and contract advisory. Proven track record of supporting startups, creative professionals, and corporations with IP protection, licensing, and compliance strategies. Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex agreements across film, tech, and global markets. Committed to advancing legal innovation and awareness in the evolving digital and creative economy.

• Best Female Speaker in 4th M.K.Nambyar Memorial Moot Court Competition held at RLLC, Belgaum.
• Winner in 1st Mrinalini Devi Memorial National Moot Court Competition, held at Bengal Law College, Shanthiniketan.

• 4th M.K.Nambyar memorial national level Moot court Competition, Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belgaum, Semi-Finalist
• 8th Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, Quarter-Finalist
• 7th GNLU International Moot Court Competition, Gujarat National Law University, Ahmedabad, Participation
• 1st Mrinalini Devi Memorial National Moot Court Competition, Bengal Law College, Shantiniketan, Kolkata, Winner

• Participated in 'The Amity Green Horns Military Training Camp' at the Amity Education Valley, Panchgaon, Manesar from 10/28/18 to 11/02/18.
• Organizing Secretary of 'Webinar on Emerging Trends and Developments in Intellectual Property Laws' organized at Bharath Institute of Law on 04/24/21.
• Worked as Research Assistant with DPIIT Chair Professor – GNLU for a pilot study on the Promotion/Awareness of Indigenous Toys Using GI Tag Among Consumers, from 01/01/22 to 07/31/22 (Part-time).

• Presented paper titled 'International Conventions on Biodiversity' at UGC sponsored National Seminar on Marine Biodiversity Conservation and law: issues and challenges, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
• Presented paper titled 'Agro-biodiversity and law with special reference to WTO' at International Conference on Agro Biodiversity and 20 years of WTO, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
• Attended Youth Workshop on Intellectual Property, Public Health and Access to medicines Organized by Institute for studies in Industrial Development, People’s Health Movement and Prayas at Delhi.
• Attended Workshop on Research Methodology and knowing the Legal Publication Market organized by Saveetha School of Law, Chennai.
• Presented paper titled 'The Indian Perspective of Traditional Knowledge and IPR with special reference to National IPR policy', at International Seminar on Health, Human Rights and IPR, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
• Attended workshop on SEPs: Patents and Antitrust Issues in the High–Tech World, organized by Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, National Law University, Delhi.
• Attended Certificate Course on IP Licensing and Competition Law conducted by Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, National Law University, Delhi.
• Attended Certificate Course on 'Patent Laws in United States, China and India' organized by Gujarat National Law University in collaboration with The George Washington University Law School.
• Attended Faculty Development Programme on 'Law Research and Development' organized by School of Law, JIMS Engineering Management and Technical Campus, Greater Noida.
• Attended One Week Faculty Development Programme on 'Emerging Contours of Legal Education and Teaching Techniques' organized by Vivekananda School of Law And Legal Studies, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, GGSIP University, Delhi.
• Attended Seven Days Virtual Faculty Development Programme on 'Contemporary Issues of Law' organized by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala.
• Attended National Webinar on 'Intellectual Property Rights – Issues and Challenges' organized by Chennai Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Pudupakkam, Chennai.
• Attended Six days Faculty Development Programme with Grade 'A' on 'Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Management' organized by School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai in association with Daniel and Gladys Advocates, Chennai.
• Completed with Grade 'A+', 4 week induction/orientation programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges and Institutes of Higher Education from 06/26/20 to 07/24/20 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujam College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource and Development.
• Attended Third Hands on Training: -Research Methods in Intellectual Property Rights (online) organized by DPIIT IPR Chair Gujarat National Law University (GNLU).
• Presented paper titled 'Geographical Indications and Blockchain' at National Conference on Evolving legal landscape of technology and its impact on Intellectual Property Rights, Crescent School of Law, Chennai
• Presented paper titled 'AI in GI Protection: Opportunities and Challenges' at International Conference on AI & IPR: Unveiling the Future, GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam
• Presented paper titled 'Role of TRIPS and WIPO in enforcing GIs: Challenges and Strategies for Protecting Handicrafts' at International Conference on Enforcement of IPRs: Strategies and Best Practices, IILM University, Greater Noida

• IPR and Application of AI in Architecture, A contribution in the book titled Jurisprudence of Intellectual Property Rights published by University Book House Pvt. Ltd., 07/01/22, 978-93-90672-62-5
• Critically analyzing Geographical Indications in Indian context: A boon or a bane., Droit Penale: Indian Law Journal on Crime and Criminology [ILJCC], Volume 2, Issue 4., 12/01/18, 2456-7280
• The Indian Perspective of Traditional Knowledge and IPR with special reference to National IPR policy., 978-81-938852-0-8
• Digital Rights Management and Right to Fair Use: A Critical Analysis on related laws of India and United States., Supremo Amicus, Volume 8., 2456-9704