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Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Srivastava

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Full Name Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Srivastava
Email ratneshgnlullm@gmail.com
Designation Assistant Professor
Qualifications LL.B., CUSL, DAAD, LL.M., Ph.D. (Law)
Joined Institute on 01 Aug 2026
OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities properly in the organization that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible by implementing the legal aptitude and knowledge quantitatively in the perfection of profession.

QUALIFICATION
  • Ph.D.(Law) on topic titled “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS : PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES.” from Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P.(India) under supervision of Dr. R. K. Verma, Professor of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow(U.P.), India.
  • LL.M.(IPR), H K Acharya Gold Medalist, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India in 2013.
  • Certification in US Law (CUSL) from University of Cologne, Germany under Foreign Exchange Programme with full grant of DAAD Scholarship in 2013.
  • Diploma in Cyber Law from Department of Electronics Accreditation for Computer Courses Center (DOEACC Center), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), India in 2007.
  • LL.B from D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), India in 2006.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Worked as Assistant Professor of Law at Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, (U.K.) from August 2022 to June 2026.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor of Law & Moot Court Convener, in Siddhartha Group of Institution, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India from August 2015 till March 2019.
  • Worked as Project Fellow at HNB Garhwal University, SRT Campus, Tehri with full granted scholarship by UCOST (Uttarakhand Council of Science & Technology, a body of Uttarakhand State Government) from January 2015 to July 2015.
  • Worked as an Associate Advocate in Tis Hazari Court, New Delhi, India (2010-2011).
AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Intellectual Property Rights Laws,
  • Tort Law,
  • Contract Law
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
  • Visiting Scholar of University of Cologne, Germany, https://wipaed.uni-koeln.de/en/research/visiting-scholars 
  • Member of Sanjai Gandhi IPR Attorney Association for Geographical Indication and Trade Mark, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
  • Worked as student member in Justice M. B. Shah Commission for Illegal Mining in Goa, headed by Hon’ble Justice of Supreme Court Mr. Justice M.B. Shah (Rtd.).
  • Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Bar Association, Civil Court, Gorakhpur (U.P.), India.
HONORS, RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
  • Invited as chairperson in Two Days National Conference on Judicial Creativity “A Boon within the Cornerstone of Constitutionalism in Digital India” organized by Siddhartha Law College, Dehradun on 9th and 10th May 2024.
  • Adjudged the Preliminary round of Justice Virendra Kumar Dixit Memorial International Moot Court Competition, 2022, organized by Lucknow University Moot Court Association, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, U.P.(INDIA) on dated 25 -27 March 2022.
  • Delivered lecture as an expert on “How to plan for Start-up and legal & Ethical Steps” in an online session, organized by School of Law, JIMS Engineering Management Technical, Greater Noida, U.P.(INDIA) on 24th March 2021. 
  • Certificate of appreciation for participation in Workshop organized by Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission on 23rd May 2018.
PATENTS: FILED/PUBLISHED/AWARDED
  • Patent Published - [A System Based on IOT, Cloud & AI for Monitoring Manufacturing Exhaustion.] [DoP 29-09-2023]
  • Patent Published - [Impact of Management Information System (MIS) In an Organisation on Operational Management of Human Resources.] [DoP 24-05-2024]
  • Patent Published - [Method and System for Analysing and Enhancing an Educational Administration System Using AI, ML and Data Mining.] [DoP 14-06-2024]
PUBLICATIONS
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, “Artificial Intelligence : A Conceptual Analysis” Published by Sodh Sanchar Bulletin, An International Bilingual Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, January –March, 2021, Vol. 11, Issue 41, Page Nos. 252-257, UGC Care Listed, ISSN: 2229-3620
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, “Issues of Deploying Artificial Intelligence In Legal System”, Published by Sodh Sarita, An International Bilingual Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, January-March, 2021 Vol. 8, Issue 29 Page Nos. 265-269, UGC Care Listed, ISSN : 2348-2397.
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, “Music Piracy: Motivational Factors and Its Consequences”, Published by Ad Valorem, An International Peer Reviewed Research Refereed Journal, Volume 6; Issue II, April-June 2019, Page No. 75-83, UGC Index No. 41336, ISSN: 2348-5485.
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, “Geographical Indication and Additional Protection under TRIPS”, Published by Ad Valorem, An International Peer Reviewed Research Refereed Journal, Volume 5; Issue I, January-March 2019, Page No. 43-52, UGC Index No. 41336, ISSN: 2348-5485.
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, Second Author, “Role of Government to Prevent and Control Cyber Crime in India An Analysis,” Published in “ESSENCE International Journal for Environmental Rehabilitation and Conservation” Volume 6, No. 1, Online 30 June 2015, Page 1-13, ISSN: 0975-6272.
ACHEIVEMENTS
  • Received H K Acharya Gold Medal for outstanding achievement in Intellectual Property Law at LL.M. level.
  • Successfully completed LL.M. dissertation on the topic “Law on Music Piracy in India, A Critical Analysis of Effectiveness of Indian Copyright Law on Piracy in Music Industry in comparison with UK and USA”.
  • Successfully completed following courses under CUSL programme from University of Cologne, Germany during Summer Semester of 2013 under Foreign Exchange Programme:

     o US Contract Law

     o International Contract Drafting

    o US Criminal Law

    o US Constitutional Law

    o American Legal Terminology

  • Successfully completed Certification course on “Space Law for Law Students” from 5-7 June 2013 at University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany delegated by Prof. Dr. Stephen Hobe, Director, Institute of Air and Space Law, University of Cologne, Germany.
  • Successfully completed Certification course of Indian Law lecture on “Astrophysics for Law Students” from 16-17 May 2013 at University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany delegated by Dr. Thomas Mathew, Assistant Professor, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Successfully completed Certification course of Indian Law lecture on “An Introduction to the Indian Constitutional and Contract Law” from 25-27 May 2013 at University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany delegated by Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Selected for Foreign Exchange Programme by University of Cologne, Germany for the full Summer Semester of 2013 and received full grant of DAAD Scholarship.
  • Successfully completed Certification of foreign law credit course on “Fundamental Principles of WTO Law” on 18 September 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Successfully completed one month internship in Geographical Indication and Trademark from Sanjai Gandhi IPR Attorney Association at Chennai, Tamilnadu, India from 19 May to 20 June 2012.
  • Successfully completed Certification of foreign law credit course on “Alternative Dispute Resolution and Italian Mediation Law” on 9 April 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  • Successfully completed Certification of foreign law credit course on “German Constitutional Law” on 27 April 2011 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (Gujarat), India.
  • Qualified All India Common Law Admission Test(CLAT), 2011(All India rank 76)
  • Appeared in 27th Mains exam of Bihar State Judicial Examination of State of Bihar, India in January 2012,
  • Appeared in 2008 Mains Examination of Jharkhand Judicial Service Examination, 2008 of State of Jharkhand, India.
  • Qualified Preliminary exam of States Judicial Services Examinations of State of Bihar, India in 2009.
  • Qualified Preliminary exam of States Judicial Services Examinations of State of Jharkhand, India in 2008.
BOOK CHAPTER
  • Srivastava, Ratnesh Kumar, “Judicial Process and Role of Artificial Intelligence”, Chapter 18, “Judicial Process”, Edited Book, First Ed. (2021), Edited by Dr. S K Chaturvedi, Published by- Thomson Reuters, ISBN: 978-93-90673-30-8.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
  1. Presented a paper titled “Impact of Industrialization on Traditional Knowledge and its Role in Sustainable Development : An Analysis” in Two Day UCOST sponsored National Conferrence on Innosustain  organized by Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India on from 22 to 23 September 2023.
  2. Presented a paper titled “Role of Artificial Intelligence” in one day National Seminar on Cyber Crime in The Globalised Era : Issues and Challenges organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.) India on 07 March, 2021.
  3. Presented a paper titled “Use of Artificial Intelligence through Internet in Online Dispute Resolutions” in a National Seminar on “Role of Internet and Social Media in Socio Economic Transformation” organized by Government Degree College, Kuchlai, Sitapur, (U.P.) India on 21st February, 2021.
  4. Presented a paper titled “Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship” in two days National Seminar on “Entrepreneurship Development: Roadmap to Employment Generation and Growth” organized by Department of Commerce, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.) India on 18-19 February, 2021.
  5. Presented a paper titled “Constitutional Aspects of Intellectual Property in India” in one day National Seminar on “Indian Constitution and Social, Economic, Political Justice: Issues & Challenges” organized by Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P., India on 26 November, 2019.
  6. Paper presented, titled “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Intellectual Property”, in a National Conference on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P., India on 24 November, 2019.
  7. Presented a paper titled “Effect of removal of section 497 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 on Indian marriage” in two day National Seminar on “Ethics and Purity of Marriage Institution and Demand for Independence in Sexual Relations : Idealism and Reality” organized by Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, U.P., India on 27-28 April, 2019.
  8. Presented a paper titled “Impact of Globalisation on Indian Legal System” in one day International Seminar on “Global Administrative Law” organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P., India on 6 April, 2019.
  9. Presented a Paper on theme “Drug Discovery, Development, Delivery and Patent Protection -The Problem of Ever-Greening” in a workshop on “RETHINKING IPR” organized by CUSAT (Cochin University, Inter University Centre for IPR Studies), Cochin (Kerala), India from 10-12 January 2013.
PARTICIPATIONS IN FDPs
  1. One month Online Refresher Course on “Teaching Law in 21st Century” organized by Law Teachers India and Gujarat Maritime University from 1st Jan to 3rd Feb 2024
  2. 7-Day National Faculty Development Programme on “Multidimensional Approach to Legal Education in Post NEP Era” organized by Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University from 22 to 29th July 2023.
  3. 14 Days National Faculty Development Program, on "Sustainable working of teachers in higher education" organized by Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University from 22 to 29th July 2023. 
  4. 14 Days Online International Faculty Development Program, on "Changing  Paradigms  of  Human Rights in a Globalized World "organized by Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow, India during 6th July 2021 - 20th  July  2021. 
  5. International Faculty Development Programme on “Assessment Literacy: Challenges and Innovations” organized by Department of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Department of English, PSG College of Technology: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India from 18th to 20th June 2020. 
PARTICIPATIONS IN WEBINAR
  1. National Webinar on “Convention and Cross-Border Human Trafficking in the Adjoining District of Indo-Nepal Border and Implication of Stakeholders Response”, organized by Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, U.P., India on 10th October 2020.
  2. National Symposium on Intellectual Property Rights, organized by Law College, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India in collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co. from 27th to 31st  July, 2020.
  3. Online “Panel Discussion on Criminal Law Reforms in India” organized by JLU School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal, M.P., India in collaboration with Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India on 30-July-2020.
  4. National Level E-Quiz on Current Affairs “organized by PG & Research Department of Commerce, Sakthi College of Arts and Science for Women, Oddanchatram on 26-7-2020.
  5. Webinar on "Digital transformation in Legal system - Post Pandemic COVID-19" Conducted by “RDSJ Law College” Lucknow, India in association with Advisory Partner “Advacto Legal Solutions LLP” on 25th  July 2020.
  6. National Webinar on “Right to Information and Good Governance” organized by Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow, India, on 18th July 2020.
  7. Webinar on “Indigenous Communities and their Role in Environment Protection” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University), held on 7th  July, 2020.
  8. Webinar on “Fitness for Exams” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University), held on 6th  July, 2020.
  9. Webinar on “Management of Disasters for Sustainable Environment” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University), held on 4th  July, 2020.
  10. Webinar on “Environmental Consciousness in Architectural Designing” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University), held on 3rd July, 2020.  
  11. Webinar on “Insider’s Perspective on the Vishakhapatnam Gas Leak of May 2020” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University), held on 2nd July, 2020.
  12. Webinar on “Environmental Jurisprudence in Contemporary Era” as a part of National Webinar Series on Environment – The Spectrum of Life, organized by Vasundhara, The Green Society, Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University, held on 1st July, 2020.
PARTICIPATIONS
  1. Participated: One day National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” on December 22, 2013 organized by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Gorakhpur, U.P., India.
  2. Participated: 6th Annual Intellectual Property Summit from 26-27 January 2013, organized by Y. J. Trivedi Law Firms at Ahmadabad Management Association, Ahmadabad (Gujarat), India
  3. Participated in One day National Seminar on “Corporate Laws: Contemporary Issues & Challenges” on 13 October 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  4. Participated in National Workshop on Legal and Interdisciplinary Fields of Research Methodology, from 5-9 September 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  5. Participated in “Conference on International Banking & Finance: Issues, Challenges & Solutions” on 22 July 2012, held by GCBIT at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
  6. Participated in Workshop on Managing Intellectual Property concept to Commercialization on 9 April 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  7. Participated in “International Seminar on Journey of Women Empowerment: Miles to Go” as a member of student organizing committee from 24-25 March 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  8. Participated in “First Gujarat Law Colleges Conference” on 26 February 2012 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  9. Participated in 4th Gujarat Law Teachers Training Program on 3 September 2011 at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
  10. Participated in 6th Moot court on 6 March 2006 at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  11. Participated in National Security Service (NSS) Certification program at graduation level in St. Andrews College Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
  1. Successfully convened one day National Workshop as Convener on “An Insight into the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with special reference to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019” organized by Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, U.P. India on 1 October, 2019.
SKILLS
  • Proficient in MS Office usage
  • Known Internet legal data base - Manupatra, HEON-Online, West-Law, JSTOR, SCC Online
  • Good Organizing and Administrative skills
  • Average verbal and written English language skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with companions
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Motivated self-starter and ability to work independently.
ACADEMICS
  • Graduation: B.A with Economics and Psychology subjects from St. Andrew’s College, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), India.
  • Intermediate in PCM stream from DN Inter College, Gorakhpur, U.P., India.
  • Matriculation in Science Two stream from DAV Inter College, Gorakhpur, U.P., India.Graduation: B.A with Economics and Psychology subjects from St. Andrew’s College, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), India.
  • Intermediate in PCM stream from DN Inter College, Gorakhpur, U.P., India.
  • Matriculation in Science Two stream from DAV Inter College, Gorakhpur, U.P., India.