About

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide prospective interns with a clear understanding of the program’s structure, objectives, expectations, and selection process. CSRIPR aims to nurture the next generation of legal experts in the field of Intellectual Property by offering hands-on experience, guided research, and professional mentoring.

Eligibility Criteria

The CSRIPR internship is open to motivated students who meet the following criteria:

• Law Students: Applicants must be currently pursuing Undergraduate or Postgraduate legal studies at a college or university recognised by a competent authority or any other prestigious institution, either within India or internationally.
• Science Students: A Total of 10 students are reserved for non-Law backgrounds. Tech, MTech, BSc, MSc, MBBS, MS, MD, etc, who are pursuing their studies in science and allied fields, can also apply for the internship to gain insights and integration of IPR with the advancement of the respective fields.
• Students Interested in IPR: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the field of Intellectual Property Law and be eager to explore its socio-legal dimensions, including the impact of intellectual property on society, technology, and economics.
• There will be two cohorts of people for this internship, i.e., National & International (10 slots in the batch shall be reserved for international students), and they will be exclusive but will come for exchanges on relevant co-sharing domains of knowledge.

Selection Procedure

The selection process for the CSRIPR internship is thorough and competitive. It involves two primary stages and the final stage:

CV Submission and Screening

• Candidates must submit a well-drafted Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights their academic achievements, legal experiences (if any), areas of interest in Intellectual Property, and any relevant co-curricular activities or internships, with the pdf attachments of the certifying documents.
• The CV should also reflect a clear understanding of Intellectual Property Law and demonstrate why the candidate is an ideal fit for this internship.
• The CV review will serve as the first stage of filtering, with only shortlisted candidates moving on to the next phase.
• It must be noted that the links provided in the CV should be accessible. Inaccessible links will not be accepted.

Second Round

• Candidates who pass the first round will be required to submit a write up of 500 words on the current trending nuances of IPR, which shall demonstrate their strength in the subject as well as research skills.
• In this round, candidates will be short-listed based on a ratio of 1:10 for the final round of the internship process.

Interview Round

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. This is a key aspect of the selection process, as it assesses the candidate’s passion, knowledge, and readiness for the internship.

• Presentation: Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to give a presentation based on the write up they submitted for the second round related to Intellectual Property Law, before a panel.

Themes for Reaearch Topic

1. AI- Generated Trademarks
2. Biotech Patents and Public Health
3. Blockchain and IP Rights
4. Competition Law and Patents
5. Consumer Behaviour & Trademark
6. Copyright in the Digital Age
7. Digital Rights Management (DRM)
8. Ethics of Gene Patenting
9. Geographical Indications in Trade
10. Global IP Treaties and TRIPS
11. IPR and AI in Neuroscience
12. IPR and Cultural Heritage
13. IP and Data Privacy
14. IP Enforcement in E-Commerce
15. IP in Creative Industries
16. IP in Space Exploration
17. IP in Virtual Reality and AR
18. IPR in Trade Agreements
19. IP Law in Emerging Technologies
20. IP Law and Social Justice
21. Nanotechnology and Patents
22. Open-Source Licensing
23. Software Patent Challenges
24. Standard Essential Patents
25. Trademark and Brand Strategy
26. Trade Secrets in the Digital Era

Help

For any queries, reach out to us at: csripr@nusrlranchi.ac.in, with the subject line “Query | CSRIPR Virtual Internship | September 2025”.