INBA-Novartis Debate

Topic:Whether a strong,world class Intellectual Property Rights regime will benefit India & Indian companies?

Date: October 21, 2016

Venue: Indian Society of International Law, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi

Time: 4.00 pm onwards

Prizes:

• Best Speaker for the motion: Cash Prize INR 50000


• Best Speaker Against the motion: Cash Prize INR 50000

The competition shall be open to all students pursuing B (3-year or 5-year Law Course) and LL.M programs from any institution recognized by the Bar Council of India, in India.

Debate Format:

STEP 1: SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT

Students are required to submit a 500 word Abstract as well as a two minute Video recording of debate on the Motion. They can decide to take a position either For the Motion or Against the   Motion.

STEP 2: LIVE DEBATE

8 Speakers would be selected based on the above Abstracts and Vedio (4 Speakers For the Motion and 4 Speakers Against the Motion) to appear for a Live Debate at the Indian Society of International Law, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi on

October 21, 2016.

Rules:

• The word limit for the abstract is 500 words (excluding footnotes).


• Submit ONLY a soft copywith “Submission/IP Debate Abstract” in the subject line.


• Each submission email should contain, the Abstract as well as scanned copy of Student ID card.


• Last date of Submission shall be September 20, 2016.


• The 8 Finalists shall be selected by a panel and informed individually by October 10, 2016 and will have to appear for the Live Debate.


• The final prize winners would be decided by a jury at the Live Debate on October 21, 2016 and declared at the event.

For any information or clarifications please contact from Monday to Friday between 10 am to 6 pm.

ArchanaAggarwal – +9199715 32995 or email –   archana_aggarwal@indianbarassociation.org

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