About the University

The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, established in 1997, is one of India’s premier law schools dedicated to excellence in legal education and research. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI), NLIU has consistently been at the forefront of nurturing legal scholarship and thought leadership.

Through an interdisciplinary and practice-driven approach, NLIU engages with emerging legal challenges in areas such as intellectual property rights, technology law, and governance. With initiatives like the DPIIT IPR Chair, the university fosters an environment of academic rigor, professional exposure, and policy-oriented research. Over the years, NLIU has built a strong legacy of producing leaders in law, judiciary, and public policy, while also contributing significantly to intellectual debates and reforms in India’s legal framework.

About the Event

The National Seminar on “Music and Copyright in the Digital Era: Navigating Innovation, Protection, and Policy”, organized by the DPIIT IPR Chair at NLIU, Bhopal, will be held on 29 September 2025.

The seminar is designed to provide a timely platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to deliberate on the evolving intersections of music and copyright law. With the rise of digital technologies, music creation, distribution, and consumption have undergone revolutionary changes—raising complex questions around royalties, licensing, piracy, authorship, and Artificial Intelligence in music.

This one-day event aims to strengthen dialogue between academia, policymakers, and the music industry, while also fostering meaningful contributions for policy reforms and enforcement mechanisms.

Event Timeline

Format and Structure

The seminar will be conducted offline at NLIU, Bhopal. It will feature technical sessions, paper presentations, and interactive discussions with experts.

Participants can submit papers on themes such as copyright protection of musical works, performer’s rights, collective rights management, piracy, AI in music, and global perspectives. Selected papers will be presented during the seminar, and outstanding submissions may be considered for publication in an edited volume or special journal issue.

Evaluation will be based on research quality, clarity, drafting skills, and analytical ability.

Location and Mode

• Venue: National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Mode: Offline

Additional Highlights

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• Prizes/Perks: Publication opportunities, networking with policymakers and industry experts, e-certificates for all participants.
• Eligibility: Open to academicians, researchers, legal professionals, music industry practitioners, and law students from recognized 3-year or 5-year programs.
• Registration Fee: ₹200 (Free for NLIU students; payable on the day of the seminar).
• Mentors/Judges: Sessions will be guided by distinguished academicians, policymakers, and industry experts.
• Team/Individual: Individual paper submissions only.

FAQs

Q1: Who can participate in this seminar?
A: Academicians, research scholars, law students, legal practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals are eligible.

Q2: Is there a registration or participation fee?
A: Yes, ₹200 per participant (waived for NLIU students).

Q3: Will all participants receive a certificate?
A: Yes, all registered participants will receive e-certificates.

Q4: What are the prizes/rewards for winners?
A: Selected papers may be published; participants will also gain networking and academic exposure.

Q5: Can international students apply?
A: Yes, international submissions are welcome.

Q6: Is team participation allowed?
A: No, only individual paper submissions are accepted.

Q7: How will the seminar be conducted?
A: The seminar will be conducted offline at NLIU, Bhopal.

Important Links

• Registration Form: Click Here
• : Download Here
• Official Website: NLIU Bhopal

Downloadables

Event Brochure

Contact

• Email: iprchair@nliu.ac.in
• Phone: +91-9340622506 (Ms. Vidhyanshi Bhanwar)

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