Dr. Rohan Cherian Thomas
Dr. Rohan Cherian Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. He joined NALSAR in July 2023. He was earlier an Assistant Professor (Law) at National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ). He taught at NLUJ for 9 years. He was Chairperson of the University Moot Court Committee, Executive Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Studies, Executive Director of the Centre for Consumer Law Research & Practice and Chief Editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property Studies at NLUJ.
He has obtained B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) from Gujarat National Law University. He went on to earn his LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights from NLUJ. He is a Junior Research Fellowship holder. He earned his Ph.D. in the area of Performer's Rights from NLUJ on the topic - 'The Conundrum of Rights Pertaining to Background Performers'. His area of focus is Performer's Rights. He has a keen interest in Copyright Law, Patent Law, International Intellectual Property Law, Tort Law, Environmental Law and Consumer Law. He writes on these areas and has participated in several national and international conferences and seminars of repute, on the same.
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) – Gujarat National Law University
LL.M. (IPR) – National Law University Jodhpur
JRF – UGC
Ph.D. (Law) on the topic ‘The Conundrum of Rights Pertaining to Background Performers’ – National Law University Jodhpur
His research work is in the areas – Copyright Law, Patent Law, International Intellectual Property Law, Tort Law, Environmental Law and Consumer Law.
In his doctoral research, he engaged with members of the Indian film industry to closely understand the law and its practical application within the industry. He aspires to continue this practice and suggest beneficial policy solutions to the Government.
Rohan Cherian Thomas, Living on the Edge: Recognition and Rewards for Stunts in Bollywood, 15 Army Institute of Law Journal (2022).
Rohan Cherian Thomas, The Bewildering Predicament of Voice Actors in India: A Performers’ Right Tragedy, Vol.11 Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law 127-149 (2020).
Rohan Cherian Thomas, Re-Assessing the Criteria for Determining Subsistence and Grant of Copyright with Focus on India, 8 KIIT Student L Rev 86 (2021).
Rohan Cherian Thomas, The Background Performer Paradox in India, V Issue I Journal of Intellectual Property Studies 3–18 (2021).
1. International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on ‘Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating Innovation & Creativity’ conducted by Centre for Intellectual Property Rights & Centre for Child and Woman Studies, HPNLU Shimla and HP Council for Science, Technology and Environment, 26-27 April 2023. Presented a paper titled “Critically Analyzing Payment Disparity with Respect to Women Performers in Indian Film Industry Despite Evolution in Performer’s Rights”.
2. International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights held at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam from August 18th-19th, 2018. Presented a paper titled "Analysing Relinquishment of Copyright over Social Media" is co-authored with Miss Shivani Lahoti.
3. International Seminar on “Access to Medicines and Novel Medical Technologies-Health, Human Rights and IPR Perspectives” at National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi held on 17th and 18th of August 2015. Presented a paper titled “Constitutional Considerations vs TRIPS: The Tricky Relationship between Access to Medicines and IPR”.
4. Army Institute of Law, Virtual National Seminar 2020 on Entrepreneurship and Technology: Future Trends held on 27 November 2020. Presented a paper titled ‘Uplifting Film-making in India through Background Performer Identification and E-Tracking of Revenue.
5. National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights on "Emerging Issues and Challenges" held at Chanakya National Law University, Patna on September 23rd, 2018. Presented a paper titled "Patent Impediments in Technology Transfer for Climate Control".
6. National Seminar on “Emerging Issues Relating to Environmental Laws: National Perspectives”, held on March 30th-31st, 2018 at ICFAI University, Dehradun. Presented a paper titled “The Conundrum of Invasive Alien Species in India”.
7. National Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights Law: The Emerging Trends” at Amity University, Gwalior on January 29, 2016. Presented a paper titled “Analysis of Public Domain with respect to Traditional Cultural Expressions”.
Copyright Law and Related Rights
International Intellectual Property Law
Patent Law
Law of Torts
Consumer Protection Law and Motor Vehicles Act
Environmental Law