S SONIKA NAIR

Assistant Professor with 7 years experience successfully contributing to intellectual property rights. Currently pursuing a PhD with a research focus on geographical indications and IPR. Previously worked as an IP attorney, gaining expertise in trademark law, IP filings, and litigation. Passionate about legal research and policy analysis, with a strong commitment to collaborative projects that drive innovation and contribute to the advancement of the field.

DL-201 Copyright And Related Rights

• Presented paper titled “Protection of Traditional and Folklore Performances – Traditional Knowledge Based Rights” at an international seminar organized by NUALS, Kochi.
• Presented a paper titled “Sports Performances and Performer’s Rights” at a national conference on “Copyright and Technology” organized by National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• Participated in “First Empirical Methods Workshop in Innovation, IP and Competition for the Asia-Pacific Region” organized by Centre For Innovation, Intellectual Property And Competition, National Law University, Delhi.
• Participated in Faculty Development Program organized by SOLS, CMR University on August, 2022.
• Participated in 6th Edition of Annual Refresher Course on Intellectual Property Rights for Law teachers organized by IUCIPRS, CUSAT, Cochin from June 17th – 23rd 2023.
• Presented a paper titled “Exploring Dynamics of Granting GI to Foodstuffs” at Hackathon On Geographical Indication And Related Traditional Knowledge And Traditional Cultural Expressions organized by DPIIT IPR Chair, WBNUJS, Kolkata from 8th –12th March 2024.
• Presented a paper titled “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE RIGHT TO RELIGION:NAVIGATING THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN ARTICLE 25 AND THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN INDIA” at International Conference on "75 Years of Governance Under the Indian Constitution: Practices and Experiences" organised by ULC Bengaluru on 20th and 21st December 2024.
• Presented a paper titled “GREENWASHING AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS: THE ROLE OF TRADEMARKS IN PROMOTING GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY” at International workshop on Interdisciplinary Approach to Climate Change Education organised by Von vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society in collaboration with Government Law College, Ernakulam Kerala on 27th and 28th Febrauary 2025.
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• Reverse Engineering: An Emerging and Contentious Technique In I.P.R., INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN EDUCATION, 2395-4396
• Published a book chapter titled "Protection of TK and Folklore Performances"in the book "International Seminar on Health, Human Rights & Intellectual Property Rights, Theme 2016: Traditional Knowledge" (ISBN: 978-81-938852-0-8).

• Best Memorial Award, Lex Novitas Law Fest, 2013, 02/01/13
• Represented the College, Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition, South India Rounds 2013, 09/01/13
• Qualified for Semi Finals, 18th All India Moot Court Competition, 2014, 02/22/14

Delivered webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology Changanacherry, Kottayam on 27th February 2023

• Elected Lady Representative of College Union, 10/01/10, 11/11/11
• Representative of College Union, 11/11/11, 10/13/12
• Winner of English short story writing competition, Mahatma Gandhi University youth festival, 2010 - 2014

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S SONIKA NAIR