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Compulsory Licensing And Vaccination

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The present article has been written by Prateek Chandgothia, a 1st year BA LLB student at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

Introduction

Under the Indian Patents Act, compulsory licensing is defined as decentralizing the rights over a patented commodity and allowing the production or manufacturing of the commodity without obtaining prior permission from the owner of the patent. Various international treaties and agreements have legislated compulsory licensing as a legal course of action in situations where ramping up the production of a commodity are essential within a shorter period of time. 

  1. Laws Governing Compulsory Licensing 

Chapter XVI (Section 84-92) of the Indian Patents Act of 1970 lays down the provision of compulsory licensing of patents. Section 84 of the Act lays down the following – 

“At any time after the expiration of three years from the date of the [grant] of a patent, any person interested may make an application to the Controller for grant of compulsory license on patent on any of the following grounds, namely: –

  1. that the reasonable requirements of the public concerning the patented invention have not been satisfied, or
  2. that the patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price, or
  3. that the patented invention does not work in the territory of India.”

2. Special Granting of Compulsory Licenses

In addition to the essentials of granting compulsory licensing, Section 92 of the India Patents Act of 1970 allows special powers vested unto the central government to grant compulsory licensing – 

“If the Central Government is satisfied, in respect of any patent in force in circumstances of national emergency or circumstances of extreme urgency or case of public non-commercial use, that compulsory licenses must be granted at any time after the sealing thereof to work the invention, it may make a declaration to that effect, by notification in the Official Gazette.” Moreover, Section 100 of the Act allows the usage of Patented inventions for government purposes. 

The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement furthered the emergency granting of compulsory licensing in 1994. Before the TRIPS agreement, India singularly allowed compulsory licensing only for process patents and not product patents which allowed companies to only reverse-engineer the patented products. However, the TRIPS agreement facilitated flexibility in terms of granting compulsory licensing by the government of different countries. Article 31 of the agreement deals with the right of granting compulsory licenses. These flexibilities were clarified by the Doha Declaration of 2001. Clause 5(C) of the declaration clearly recognizes the flexibility that “each member has the right to determine what constitutes a national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency, it being understood that public health crises, including those relating to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other epidemics, can represent a national emergency or other circumstances of extreme urgency.”

Apart from these provisions and legal agreements, a fairly related case law was laid down in the case of Natco Pharma Ltd. v. Bayer Corporation, wherein the Intellectual Property Appellate Board upheld the decision granting a compulsory license of a life-saving drug for liver or kidney cancer, Nexavar, which was sold by Bayer at an exorbitant cost of Rs. 9 lakhs. Natco Pharma Ltd. offered to manufacture the same drug for Rs 9000. It was held that various international conventions and Indian laws allowed the member countries to grant such compulsory licenses to make medicine cheaply available to the public. The same was reiterated in the Suo Motu Covid-19 Case hearing taken up by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently.

  1. Patent Rights or Access to Essential Medicine?

There has been a long-standing debate on the issue of whether or not, protection of Patent Rights be given priority over the public access to essential and affordable medicine. While the giants of the pharmaceutical industry have constantly argued in favor of prioritizing the protection of patent rights, the governments of various countries have been in the favour of providing public access to essential and affordable medicine. 

A major argument from the side of the Pharma giants has been along the lines of costs of R&D in the development of a ground-breaking invention being the reason for the skyrocketing prices of the drugs. They also argue that excess granting of compulsory licenses stifles innovation in the long run by reducing the period of protection of patent rights. On the flip side, the governments have argued that it is evident that the prices set by the Pharma corporates are highly profit-driven and are solely made to generate increased revenues through sales of the drug rather than accessibility. Therefore, an extension of the period of protected patent rights will only contribute towards increasing the profits of these corporations. Moreover, evidence shows that the level of pharmaceutical patent protection, especially in developing nations, is irrelevant in spurring innovation.

This debate has significantly thrived in the context of the developing nations wherein the income inequalities infest the society at large and directly affect the larger public access to essential medicines in event of skyrocketing prices set by various Pharma Corporates. According to the MDG Gap Task Force Report of 2012, the average availability of essential medicines across the world is an abysmal 51.8 percent in public sector health facilities. This indicates a rather worrying circumstance regarding access to essential medicine.

The classic rationale for allowing compulsory licensing is that public welfare, and particularly health, in the immediate term outweighs the long-term objective of encouraging innovation.24 While this does not, in any manner, indicate an absolute sacrifice of innovation, the pressing nature of public health can necessitate a compromise, placing innovation at a lower priority. Pharmaceutical companies argue precisely against such a compromise. The dealing with this power struggle has varied across different countries. While countries like Brazil have effectively used the provisions of TRIPS for granting compulsory licenses, as a tool to threaten the Pharma Corporates to lower the prices of essential drugs, certain developed countries have argued against this increased practice of granting compulsory licenses and have sided with the Pharma Corporates instead.  

Conclusion

Given the current Covid-19 Pandemic, compulsory licensing of the Covid vaccines is a necessary step towards ensuring fair and affordable access, especially in the Indian Context. The income disparities in India have been at an all-time high as a result of continuous complete lockdowns, increasing unemployment, and poverty. With a population as large as 1.35 billion people, it is essential to ramp up production and supply of the covid vaccine as herd immunity remains a distant reality. Considering the deadly second wave, nationwide and the state-wide lockdown has not resulted in avoiding the resurgence of covid infections and has only facilitated the deferment of the same. Therefore, it is evidently concluded that an efficient and quick-paced vaccination drive is an integral component to ensure victory in the fight against this deadly pathogen.

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Job Opportunity: Associate in Trademark/Copyright/Design Prosecution Practice at Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP, Gurgaon: Apply Now!

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Hiring for an Associate in Trademark/Copyright/Design Prosecution Practice for our Gurgaon Branch. Handling trademark/copyright/designs searches, application drafting and filing, prosecution, oppositions, cancellations, assignment deeds & related.

Hiring for an Associate in Trademark/Copyright/Design Prosecution Practice for our Gurgaon Branch.

Job Description:

Associate in the trademarks, designs and copyrights prosecution practice.

Handling of trademark/copyright/designs searches, application drafting and filing, prosecution, oppositions, cancellations, assignment deeds and related.

Assisting senior team members in allied matters.

Candidate with 2-4 yrs experience working as a trademark attorney.

Ideal Candidate

LLB (3 year or 5 year) with 2-4 years of PQE in trademarks/designs/copyrights.

Experience

In trademark searches, application drafting and filing, prosecution, oppositions etc.

Experience

  • Working in other IP Law Firm(s) or in-house.
  • Self-starter.
  • Sound communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Proactive

Desired Skills and Experience

B.Sc,M.Sc

Seniority Level

Entry level

Industry

  • Law Enforcement

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

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Job Opportunity: IPR Associate at JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Mumbai: Apply Now!

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Post – IPR Associate

Location: Mumbai,Maharashtra

Job description

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

  • Intellectual Property (IP) Practice
  • Administrative support in managing JPMorgan Chase’s intellectual property portfolio
  • Assist IP attorneys with the preparation, review, modification and maintenance of domestic (US) and foreign trademark applications and registrations
  • Maintain the internal patent, trademark and general IP -portfolio management system
  • Schedule IP team meetings and invention disclosure calls with inventors
  • Docket and manage email communications from law firms, vendors, clients and/or internal stake holders
  • Handling of formal documents, recording of data and handling of tasks and workflows in our IP portfolio management system
  • Actively assist and support attorney with IP litigation matters
  • Interface with outside patent and trademark counsel on various IP matters
  • Assist IP counsel in preparing responses to third-party content clearance requests
  • General Corporate Practice
  • Support and assist attorneys on a variety of substantive and administrative matters
  • Provide project management assistance on various Legal Department initiatives
  • Manage approval and signature processes for execution of legal documents
  • Organize, track and file documents using electronic tools/databases
  • Other duties as assigned Position

Requirements

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Com. or similar from a reputed university)-candidates having a law degree from a reputed university are preferred and may have the opportunity to expand into a legal role over time.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience within a law firm or in a corporate legal department, and/or experience with intellectual property law, required.
  • Role will be based in Mumbai and should be open to travel to other locations in India.
  • Excellent English writing and oral communication skills, computer savvy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, Adobe Acrobat etc.
  • Experience with IP portfolio management and/or docketing systems strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated abilities to work both independently and as part of a team, and to interact ethically and professionally with executives, attorneys, customers, vendors, and other business associates.
  • Ability to multi-task and efficiently prioritize and manage workflow to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Paralegal at Armitage Legal Associate, Delhi: Apply by June 30, 2021

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About ALA:

Armitage Legal Associates is law firm based in New Delhi & branch offices in Gurgaon & Noida. ALA is a full time law firm providing legal solutions and services. ALA offers across the board legal advice and consultancy services to the clients.

We provide document services like Contract Drafting, Agreements, MOU, etc.
We deal in Employment & Labour Law, Data Protection Matters, Commercial Disputes, Consumer Protection, Criminal and Civil matters among others

About the job

Paralegal Opportunity

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to lawyer
  • Interns will be required to conduct legal research as well as contribute in drafting process
  • Handle communication with clients
  • Locate and develop case relevant information

Qualifications

  • Candidates cleared 3 year or 5 year law course and have previous experience of working in a law firm/under an advocate.
  • Experience in legal assistance.
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.

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To apply send CV along with cover letter at: armitagelegalassociates@gmail.com before June 30, 2021

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7th International Conference on Law and Economics, by TNNLU: Submit by 20th August 2021

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About the University:

TNNLU is located in the Srirangam Taluk of the Tiruchirappalli Corporation, formerly known as Trichinopoly. This institution of learning was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu by an Act of State Legislature (Act No. 9 of 2012) to provide quality legal education. TNNLU is the brainchild of the former Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. J Jayalalithaa who laid its foundation stone on 13th February, 2012.

About the Conference:

The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappali is organizing the 7th International Conference on Law and Economics which is to be held virtually from November 25th to 28th, 2021. This Conference is being organized in association with the Indian Association of Law and Economics. We hope that this conference will provide an opportunity for everyone interested in the discipline of Law and Economics to present papers on various themes under its wide umbrella.

The past six conferences attracted leading national and international experts and academicians in the field of Law and Economics, lawmakers, bureaucrats, senior officials representing relevant regulatory and statutory bodies, professionals, firms, and students. The areas of interest for this conference include, but are not limited to, those mentioned in the brochure for the event which can be found on the TNNLU website.

Eligibility:

Students, teachers, professionals, and research scholars (whether Indian or foreign nationals) are eligible to participate in the virtual conference and submit papers.

Notifications of Acceptance:

We will review the papers as per the following guidelines:

  1. Papers will be reviewed independently by at least two reviewers, allotted on a random basis;
  2. The review will be based on scientific rigour of the paper, originality of research, and its relevance to the conference themes.

Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by 10th October, 2021 on the basis of the review.

Fee Details:

Types of Presenters

  • Indian Students/Research scholars: 1000 (INR)
  • Teachers: 1500 (INR)
  • Indian Industry Professionals: 2000 (INR)
  • Students (Foreign Nationals): 50 (USD)
  • Teachers & Professionals (Foreign Nationals): 80 (USD)

Conference participants

  • Indian participants: 500 (INR)
  • Foreign participants: 30 (USD)

Best Paper Award:

The details of best paper awards are as follows:

  1. Best Paper – Rs. 10,000
  2. 2nd Best Paper – Rs. 5,000
  3. 3rd Best Paper – Rs. 2,500 

Important Dates:

Full Paper Submission: 20th August, 2021 

Notifications of Acceptance: 10th October, 2021 

Authors’ Registration: 18th October, 2021 

Conference Dates: 25th – 28th November, 2021

Contact Info:

Dr. K. Thomas Felix, CONVENER, Assistant Professor (Economics), Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, E-mail: thomasfelix@tnnlu.ac.in

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1st SJCL-ALMT National Moot Court Competition 2021 by St. Joseph’s College of Law in collaboration with ALMT Legal: July 17-18, 2021

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About the Institute:

Situated at the heart of Bangalore city, the St. Joseph’s College of Law is the pioneer Jesuit Law College in South Asia. Strengthened by a 450-year-old legacy of imparting quality education, the college aims to mould students into individuals of competence and compassion directed towards the service of faith and transformation of the society by promotion of Justice.

About ALMT Legal:

ALMT Legal is a dynamic and progressive full service Indian law firm that provides high quality Indian expertise with an international capability. With approximately 70 lawyers and 20 partners across offices in strategic commercial centres like Mumbai and Bangalore, ALMT has an established reputation as one of India’s top bracket firms.

About the Moot:

The Moot Court Competition is designed to enhance and facilitate research and advocacy skills amongst legal aspirants. The proposition of the same has been contrived on the domains and nuances of Intellectual Property Rights. The Competition will be held on the 17th – 18th of July, 2021 online.

Eligibility:

Participation is open to all law students (3 years or 5 years integrated course) or any equivalent law program, from any law college/department/university recognised by the Bar Council of India.

Registration:

Interested teams and colleges may register themselves provisionally via the google form link CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Contact Details:

Faculty Coordinators

1. Mr. Sudeep Sudhakaran

2. Ms. Sangeetha Thomas

Student Convenors

1. Shazia Shaikh – 9538392524

2. Diksha Garg – 9900435855

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Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s THE COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JOURNAL: Submit by August 15, 2021

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About the Centre:

​The Centre for Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law is established under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of National Law University Jodhpur, Professor Poonam Pradhan Saxena. The Centre publishes its flagship Journal and Blog under the guidance of our Director, Professor I.P. Massey and members of the Advisory Board such as Former CJI M.N. Venkatachaliah, Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhawan and Professor Timothy Endicott amongst others.

The CALQ Journal:

The Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Journal (ISSN: 2347-4351) is the flagship journal of the Centre for Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, published under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) I.P Massey, Dean, Faculty of Law, National Law University Jodhpur.  It is an open-access online journal published bi-annually,  aiming to foster debate on contemporary issues in comparative constitutional law and administrative law, with a comparative perspective. The first issue of CALQ was published in 2013. The issues of CALQ are indexed on SCCOnline and Manupatra.

General Guidelines

  • The Comparative Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Journal [“Journal”] attempts to initiate and foster academic dialogue concerning the subject of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law keeping in mind a global perspective. Please note that all submissions must be topical to the scope and theme of the Journal.
  • All submitted manuscripts shall be original. Any form of plagiarism would lead to immediate rejection of the submission.
  • Submission of solicited manuscripts, on invitation from the Journal’s editors, guarantees publication of the same. However, if such solicited manuscript does not meet the Journal’s standards of quality scholarship, final discretion to publish the solicited manuscript vests with the Editorial Board [“Board”].
  • The author(s) must inform the Board if the manuscript has also been submitted to another journal, website or forum. The Board must be notified immediately if an offer for publication from another journal, website or forum is accepted by the author(s).
  • After the first publication of a manuscript with the Journal, permission for any subsequent publication in another forum must be obtained from the Board.
  • All correspondence must be via e-mail, and should be addressed to the Editorial Board at: editorcalq[at]gmail[dot]com.

Specific Guidelines

Author(s)

  • Each manuscript may have up to two authors, however co-authorship is not permitted for Book Reviews and Case Comments
  • In case of joint authorship, the author from whom a submission is received by the Board, shall intimate the Board of the name, credentials and contact details of the intended co-author.

Manuscripts

The Journal accepts submissions in the following categories:

  1. Articles: Articles must deal with issues of interest and relevance and must demonstrate a high-level of analysis. Articles of a purely descriptive nature are not preferred.
  2. Notes: Notes should cover a recent development or should be issue specific. A Note functions as a more condensed and succinct Article.
  3. Case Comments: Case comments entail a critical analysis of recent case laws and policy developments.
  4. Book Reviews: Book Reviews entail providing a critical analysis and review of any book that deals with the subject matter of the Journal.

All manuscripts must necessarily be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 350 words.

  • Word Count
  1. Articles- Not exceeding 10,000 (Ten Thousand) words.
  2. Notes- Not exceeding 4000 (Four Thousand) words.
  3. Case Comment- Not exceeding 3000 (Three Thousand) words.
  4. Book Reviews- Not Exceeding 2000 (Two Thousand) words.

Please note that the word limit would be considered excluding the footnotes, except when speaking footnotes are used. The journal may accept shorter or longer submission depending on the quality of the submission.

Deadline:

15th August 2021

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DSNLU Model WTO Ministerial Conference Simulation: Register by 21st July 2021

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About DSNLU:

With the growing importance of quality legal education, various national law schools have matured a lot in their innovative ideas of academia. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh vide the “DSNLU Act, 2008” in Visakhapatnam to impart quality legal education.

The university is recognized u/s 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and the Bar Council of India. Its mission is to design and deliver legal education, promote academic achievement and excellence in legal research. University has an MOU with ICADR; NLU Delhi, and is a deemed Study Centre by the IGNOU.

About the Event:

The Model WTO simulation is a student initiative that provides a unique opportunity for future decision-makers to debate on important global issues like COVID-19 and Vaccines Patent Waiver within the simulation framework of the WTO ministerial negotiations.

Who is it For?

Bonafide Student pursuing Integrated Five Years B.A LLB, B.Sc LLB, B.Com LLB, B.tech LLB, Three years LLB, including LLM and Research Scholar’s in law from around the world.

Mode:

  • Online
  • Platform: Cisco WebEx

Registration Procedure:

Important Dates:

  • Last Date for Registration:21st July 2021
  • Allocation of Countries:22nd July 2021
  • Submission of Position Paper: 01st August 2021
  • Date of the Event: 6-7 August 2021

Payment Details:

  • Account No: 283710100024089
  • Account Name: Registrar, DSNLU Bank Name,
  • Branch: UNION BANK OF INDIA, Sabbavaram branch
  • IFS Code: UBIN0828378

Fee Details:

Interested participants are requested to fill the online registration form via the link attached below. The registration fee for Early Bird registration is INR 500/- and the late registration fee is INR 650/-

Prizes:

Exciting Prizes + Certificate of Merit + Internship opportunities (If any) Participation certificates will be given to all who have participated in the event,

Deadline:

July 21, 2021

Contact info:

  • Nehal Gupta: 9414048305
  • Sushree: 7537810351
  • e-Mail ID: ipr@dsnlu.ac.in

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1st National e-Conference on Regulation of Cryptocurrency in India by NLIU Bhopal, Submissions: July 10, 2021

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About NLIU, Bhopal:

The National Law Institute University (NLIU) was established by Act No. 41 of the State Legislature of Madhya Pradesh in 1997. NLIU has earned a status of a premier institution of national importance imparting quality legal education, taking up cutting-edge research activities in the areas of law and public policy, and organising workshops, seminars and training programs. In its brief journey of about two decades, NLIU has been able to carve out a niche for itself in academic excellence and prolific research activities. NLIU now stands as one of the most reputed legal institutions in the nation and has been rated consistently as one of the best law universities in the country. https://www.nliu.ac.in/

About the Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre, NLIU:

Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre (RGNCLC) is a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Law and Information Technology. The RGNCLC was established in the year 2006 at NLIU, Bhopal, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now Ministry of Education), Government of India. The RGNCLC is the first Centre in the nation to deal with new and critical issues relating to various techno-legal aspects of cyberspace through regular as well as distance learning courses. The RGNCLC is one of the select few Centres/Institution in the nation providing a Master’s Degree in Cyber Law and Information Security. The RGNCLC was shaped and constituted with the objectives to develop professional expertise and skilled human resources in the field of Cyber Law and Information Technology to match with contemporary challenges emerging in the field of Cyberspace & Cybersecurity. The RGNCLC aspire to enable and facilitate legal and technical experts to efficiently regulate and create opportunities to meet economic challenges posed by the rapid technology development through rigorous research activities and publications, which is influencing virtually every area of development and social action in the nation.

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About the Event:

The power to regulate currency in a modern sovereign State is either with the Government or the Central Bank. A private decentralized cryptocurrency is neither issued by the State nor regulated by the State. Therefore, more than 8500 cryptocurrencies globally with a market capitalization of more than USD One Trillion do not have legal tender. However, these cryptocurrencies are being used as money for trade and commerce, even when they do not fulfill the three essential characteristics of money, i.e. (1) a medium of exchange; (2) a store of value; and (3) a unit of account. These cryptocurrencies are widely used for trade and commerce in cyberspace, especially on the deep web and dark web, due to their inherent characteristics of anonymity, low transaction cost, instantaneous transfer, and non-track ability. Therefore, enabling an individual to protect her privacy and autonomy. However, such anonymous cryptocurrencies are also being used in unlawful, illegal, and terrorist activities. Hence, the use of cryptocurrencies for tax evasion, money laundering, and terror financing are the challenges, which still need an answer.

The cryptocurrency revolution has taken the whole world by surprise. The sudden rise of cryptocurrency and lack of a concrete regulatory framework for the decentralized currency has provided delinquents with opportunities to use cryptocurrency for unlawful and illegal activities in the unregulated cyberspace, i.e. deep web and dark web. The countries across the World have opted for a different approach towards cryptocurrency, viz. granting legal tender, treating cryptocurrency as a legal instrument but not at par with official currency, banning of cryptocurrency, and indifferent approach. In 2017, Japan passed a law recognizing Bitcoin as a legal payment method, whereas countries like the USA, UK, Germany, France, Canada, etc. allow not only the use of cryptocurrency but also tax transactions in cryptocurrency. Although these countries consider the cryptocurrency to be legal, there is no clarity w.r.t. whether to regulate the cryptocurrencies as a currency or as a security or as a crypto-asset.In contrast, countries like Algeria, Bolivia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Macedonia have barred cryptocurrency use. Thus, there is a lot of disparity among the approaches of countries in the World.

In India, cryptocurrency is not banned. The restriction imposed by the Reserve Bank of India through its circular dated 6th April 2018 was declared to be void on the ground of proportionality by the judgment of the Supreme Court of India. At the same time, there is a draft bill, which is yet to be introduced in the Parliament of India to ban private cryptocurrencies in India. Thus, there is uncertainty w.r.t. the legal status of cryptocurrency in India.

Who is it For?

Academicians, Researchers, Students, Cyber Professionals, Cyber Stakeholders, Cyber Forensic Experts, Advocates, Banking Professional and IT Professionals.

Submission Process:

Paper Submission Guidelines

  • The authors are required to identify the broad theme for their proposed research paper to help us in allocating the subject expert for review of their research paper.
  • The submitted research papers will be evaluated based on relevance to the theme and broad topics of the e-Conference, originality of the research paper, policy significance and engagement with the broader research area of Regulation of Cryptocurrency. The papers may be theoretical, applied, or policy-oriented.
  • The presented papers will be published in the form of a book with ISBN after the author incorporates the suggestions/changes suggested during the discussion/questions session.
  • Other than paper presenters, any other research scholar or working professionals, who wish to participate in the seminar, are welcome to register and attend the e-Conference.

Abstract and Full Paper Submission

  • The abstract for the full academic paper should reach us on or before 10th July 2021.
  • A minimum of two subject experts will review the abstract, and the selected presenters will be notified by 20th July 2021.
  • The accepted presenters should send their full papers by 31st October 2021.
  • Abstract and full papers should be sent to ita2000@nliu.ac.in

Fees:

  • Registration Fees: No Registration Fee required.
  • Registration Link: https://forms.gle/AMHcNtikazkaxVkw9
  • Note: Prior registration is mandatory for paper presenters as well as participants.
  • All the participants will receive the link to join the e-Conference on 23rd July 2021. The participants are advised to join the e-Conference ten minutes before the inaugural session.

Certificate:

  • All participants of the e-Conference will receive an electronic certificate.
  • In case of any query contact: ita2000@nliu.ac.in.

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission : 10th July 2021
Notification of Selected Abstracts : 20th July 2021
Last Date of Registration : 23rd July 2021
e-Conference Date : 24th July 2021

Contact Info:

In case of any query contact: ita2000@nliu.ac.in

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Job Opportunity: Associate at Ahastiya Legal, Bangluru: Apply by June 30, 2021

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Experience: 0-1 Year

Location : Bangalore

Qualification : Law Degree (LLB)

Language : English and Kannada

Job Description:

  • Drafting/Vetting and Negotiation of Agreements.
  • Advisory on Legal and Operational issues.
  • Research and Advice on queries relating to Labour Laws and other enactments, Rules, Regulations etc.
  • Handling all types of litigations of the company.
  • Drafting letters, notices, undertakings, affidavits, written statements, plaints, petitions and various other documents.
  • Liaison with outside agencies, government department, consultants.
  • Assess and mitigate the compliance risks.

Last date to apply:

Applications will be received till June 30th, 2021.

Employment Type

Full-time

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