Cipra

About the Centre

The Centre for Intellectual Property Research and Advocacy- CIPRA is an integral part of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad established with the objective of developing research and advocacy skills in aspiring lawyers with special emphasis on Intellectual Property Rights and promoting knowledge of this emerging field of law. Since its inception in 2016, CIPRA has been executing various activities in furtherance of its goals, which includes encouraging research in every area of the subject, promoting and spreading awareness about IPR among students and public at large with various practical approaches. It actively involves students with different workshops, competitions, discussions and debates. In the span of less than a year, CIPRA has combined valuable work and contributed to the various communities of society and to the forum of Indian IPR, especially with regards to Geographical Indications.

Objectives

• To increase students’ involvement in and understanding of intellectual property rights
• To stimulate both the practical and theoretical aspects of IPRs into knowledge-based activities
• To stimulate creativity in line with learning amongst the students of SLS-H
• To develop Intellectual Property Law database for the benefits of students and college.
• To develop a deeper understanding in the field of IPR as members
• To work in parlance with the community, especially in the field of IPR through learning sessions, collaborations, etc.
• To utilize regional as well as state-level expertise of professionals in the domain of Intellectual Property Law and by imbibing such expertise into an industry-oriented Intellectual Property Law training centre.