Classical Academic Forum

Executive Certificate
Course Series

A comprehensive, practitioner-led academic initiative bridging intellectual property doctrines with real-world industry scenarios, held over intensive weekend modules with partners from India's tier-1 law firms.

Innovation and Protection Engraving

Chronological Editions

Modular specialized curricula curated and delivered by leading IP practitioners.

EDITION 2026 • PRACTITIONER MODULE

Certificate Course on Cyber Security in Media & Entertainment

Status: Completed
14th March 2026
Curriculum & Doctrinal Scope

Explored the evolving intersection of Intellectual Property, Cyber Law, and Data Protection in the digital era, offering participants practical insights into protecting digital content in the media and entertainment space.

Featured Faculty & Industry Experts
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Purnima Thacker
Partner, Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe
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Rutwik Rao
Advocate, Bombay High Court
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V.C. Mathews
Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates
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Sujoy Mukerjee
Counsel, Bombay High Court
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Ishan Johri
Partner, Khaitan & Co.
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Arpita K. Bhatt
Founder, BLU
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Astha Goel
Founder, Astha Goel & Associates
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Ritisha Mukherjee
Principal Associate, ANM Global
A
Avadhi Joshi
Managing Partner, VNA Partners
EDITION 2025 • PRACTITIONER MODULE

Certificate Course in IPR with Special Emphasis on Copyright and Media & Entertainment

Status: Completed
15th March – 21st April 2025
Curriculum & Doctrinal Scope

Comprehensive curriculum covering the basics of IPR, copyright in media and entertainment, music rights, broadcasting and performing rights, influencer regulations, AI and copyright, e-sports and betting laws, dispute resolution, censorship issues, and strategies against online piracy.

Featured Faculty & Industry Experts
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Arrpita K. Bhatt
Founder, BLU
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Arushi Jain
Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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Kirti Balasubramanian
Partner, Trilegal
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Mathews Varghese
Partner, Fox Mandal LLP
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Prashant Ramdas
Vice President & Head, Legal at ENIL
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Purnima Thacker
Head IP Practice, Mulla & Mulla
R
Ritisha Mukherjee
Principal Associate, ANM Global
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Shailendra Bhandare
Partner, Khaitan & Co
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Sujoy Mukherji
Principal Associate, Naik Naik & Co.
EDITION 2024 • PRACTITIONER MODULE

TechDat: IPR on Course! With AI and Technologies

Status: Inaugural Edition
2nd March – 26th April 2024
Curriculum & Doctrinal Scope

Covered patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, data protection, and emerging intersections with AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and space law. Emphasised monetization of IP, enforcement mechanisms, registration processes, and career pathways.

Featured Faculty & Industry Experts
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Shailendra Bhandare
Partner, Khaitan & Co.
P
Purnima Thacker
IP Head, Mulla & Mulla
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Mathews V.C.
IP Head, Fox Mandal & Co.
R
Rutwik Rao
Advocate, Bombay High Court
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