Saumya Verma

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Topics

Fashion Law and Intellectual Property: Protecting Designs and Brands Influencer Economy and IP Rights on Social Media Circular Fashion Economy and the Role of Intellectual Property Law Slow Fashion Movement: Legal Protection for Conscious Design Indian Traditional Textiles: IP, Sustainability, and Cultural Preservation Khadi Movement and Modern Sustainable Fashion Law

Teaching experience

1. Served as the Keynote Speaker at the Canvas Webinar organized by Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan, where I shared findings from my research titled, "Securing Water, Empowering Women: A Study of Community- Led Water Conservation in Bundelkhand." This research is featured in the book 'Rivers Unbound: Exploring Social Currents, Legal Tides, and Stories of Flow', edited by Ananth Padmanabhan, Nabeela Siddiqui, and Gnana Sanga Mithra S, and published by Taylor & Francis Group. During this session, I highlighted how grassroots initiatives like Jal Saheli and Pani Panchayat are transforming water management in Bundelkhand through women’s collective leadership. 2. Delivered a speaker presentation at a webinar on Geographical Indications, hosted by Possible Education, on 28th May 2026, discussing the legal and socio-economic significance of GI protection in India. 3. Delivered a certificate course session on Trademark Law, conducted by Fashion Law IP Blog on 26th April 2026, covering key aspects of trademark protection, registration, and enforcement in contemporary legal practice. Possess 1.5 years of teaching experience in legal academia, with active engagement in classroom teaching, academic mentoring, and student development, and currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, since 2023.

Interest & style

Interest: I am interested in guest lecturing as it provides an opportunity to share knowledge beyond the classroom and engage with a wider group of students in a more focused and impactful way. I enjoy discussing contemporary legal developments, especially in areas like Intellectual Property, Fashion Law, and Sustainability, where law is closely connected to real-world industries. Guest lectures also allow me to use interactive and innovative teaching methods, encourage dialogue, and help students think critically about emerging legal issues. Lecturing style: My lecturing style is interactive and student-focused. I prefer using simple explanations, real-life examples, and discussions so that students can easily connect legal concepts with the world around them. Instead of just delivering content, I encourage questions, debates, and participation in class so that learning becomes more engaging and meaningful. I also like to bring in practical elements like case discussions, current legal developments, and activity-based learning to make the subject more interesting and relatable. My aim is to create a classroom where students feel comfortable, involved, and motivated to think beyond textbooks. Other preferences: None

Semesters available

Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2026

Date/time availability

Friday-Sunday

Opportunity types

Online lecture, In-person lecture, Career services organized panel/talk, Student organized panel/talk, Any of these

Lectures per year

As many as available

Prep time

1-5 hours

Willing to travel to

Anywhere in India