The Intellectual Property Rights Cell at Asia's oldest law institution brings together rigorous doctrinal research, India's premier procedural Trademark Opposition Competition, and masterclasses led by leading IP practitioners.
Building IPR minds.
Creating impact.
The IPR Cell of Government Law College, Mumbai exists to cultivate a culture of awareness, innovation, and practical learning in the field of intellectual property law.
Through education, research, competitions, expert interaction and pro bono initiatives, we provide students with the tools to engage meaningfully with evolving legal and technological landscapes.
Moments from our flagship initiatives
Flagship Moot Ceremony
Convocation of Winners — Intra-TOC 2025–26
Eminent Guest Colloquium
Artists' Rights in the Film Industry with Shri Javed Akhtar, Ms. Priyanka Khimani & Mr. Ameet Datta
Media, Entertainment & Music IP
In Conversation with Ms. Priyanka Khimani
Procedural Trademark Moot
Intra-TOC 2025–26
Procedural Advocacy
Inter-TOC 2025–26 Final Rounds
Industry Dialogue
Panel: Shri Javed Akhtar, Ms. Priyanka Khimani & Mr. Ameet Datta
Four ways we advance intellectual property
Educate
Structured learning pathways led by practitioners and academics at the frontier of IP law.
Practice
Simulated proceedings that build real drafting, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Research
Peer-reviewed publication and scholarship that contributes to the IP discourse.
Serve
Applying IP knowledge where it matters most — to help those who need it.
Trademark
Opposition
Competition
A first-of-its-kind initiative providing students with practical exposure to trademark opposition proceedings — from research and drafting to oral advocacy before a simulated tribunal.
Applying legal expertise
where it matters most.
The IPR Clinic's pro bono initiative reflects the Cell's commitment to applying legal expertise where it matters most, offering free assistance with trademark, copyright, and design registration applications.
“Intellectual property is the oil of the 21st century. Look at the richest men a hundred years ago — they all made their money extracting natural resources. The richest men of today extract knowledge.”
A platform for
thought leadership
The IPR Journal is an annual, peer-reviewed publication that encourages rigorous research and analysis on contemporary issues in intellectual property law and beyond.
Why Join the GLC IPR Cell?
Ever wondered who decides that a brand, a song, or an invention actually belongs to someone? That's what we do here. The IPR Cell at GLC Mumbai is for anyone curious about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and the newer frontier — AI, data, and digital rights that most classrooms haven't caught up to yet. You don't need prior mastery — just the ambition to learn and execute.