About NUSRL Ranchi, Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Conference

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing are rapidly shaping India’s innovation ecosystem. To advance research and dialogue in this emerging field, the DPIIT–IPR Chair & Centre for Study and Research in IPR (CSRIPR), NUSRL Ranchi, has announced a National Conference on SEPs, scheduled for February 2026.

This conference invites researchers, academicians, practitioners, technologists, and students to contribute papers on cutting-edge aspects of SEP regulation, licensing, enforcement, and its impact on next-generation technologies.

Why This Conference Matters

India is currently at a crucial stage of developing its jurisprudence on SEPs, FRAND (Fair, Reasonable & Non-Discriminatory) obligations, and competition law in tech markets. With growing industries like 5G, IoT, AI, and quantum systems, the need for clarity and robust research has never been greater.
This conference provides a platform for scholarly collaboration, policy discussions, and industry-academia insights.

Key Themes of the Conference (2026)

1. India’s Legal & Regulatory Evolution for FRAND and SEP Enforcement

• Judicial approach to SEP litigation
• Injunctions, royalties, and global licensing
• Policy reforms and regulatory needs

2. SEPs in Next-Generation Technologies

• 5G & 6G networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Quantum technologies

3. Competition Law & SEP Licensing in India

• Antitrust concerns in patent licensing
• Market access and fair competition
• Role of CCI in SEP disputes

Additional themes may include:

• Patent pools & collaborative innovation
• Licensing models for emerging markets
• Global trends in SEP litigation

Submission & Conference Details (2026)

Conference Overview: Standard Essential Patents India

      National Conference on SEPs 2026 (NUSRL Ranchi)
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  FRAND & SEP      Next-Gen Tech SEPs         Competition Law &
 Enforcement         (5G/6G, IoT, AI)           SEP Licensing