Abhinav Prakash is a dedicated academician and researcher with expertise in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Law at Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi, He imparts knowledge in key legal subjects. In the LL.B program, he teaches Constitutional Law, Legal History, and Intellectual Property Rights, while in the LL.M program he takes Comparative Federalism & Cyber Crimes.

He previously held the position of Guest Faculty (Law) at the National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, from April 2022 to August 2023. His academic journey is distinguished by a strong foundation in legal education, with an LL.M in Intellectual Property Rights from National Law University, Jodhpur, and ongoing doctoral research at NUSRL, Ranchi.

He is awarded with Chancellor Gold Medal; NUSRL (University) Gold Medal; Datta Lal Jhunjhunwala Memorial Gold Medal; Smt. Laxmi Devi Jhunjhunwala Memorial Gold Medal; Moti Lal Jhunjhunwala Memorial Gold Medal; Ram Deo Modi Memorial Gold Medal; and Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Sarawagi Jhunjhunwala Memorial Gold Medal for his academic excellence in Intellectual Property Rights, Drafting, Pleading, Conveyancing, Family Laws, Labor Laws, and Legal Methods during B.A LL.B(H) at the National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

• Ph.D. (Pursuing) – (Intellectual Property Rights Laws) NUSRL, Ranchi
• LL.M (Intellectual Property Rights) – National Law University, Jodhpur (CGPA: 8.18, 2021)
• B.A, LL.B (Hons.) (Intellectual Property Rights) – NUSRL, Ranchi (Highest CGPA: 8.3, Gold Medalist, Batch 2011-16)

He has actively contributed to legal academia through research papers and conference presentations. His notable publications include:

• “Critically Examining the Supreme Court’s Verdict in Joseph Shine v. Union of India within the Perspective of John Rawls’ Principle of Justice” – Published in NUSRL Journal of Law & Policy (ISSN: 2349-9982)
• “Empowering Green Energy: Unleashing the Potential of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” – Published in Chotanagpur Law Journal (ISSN: 0973-5858)
• “Upholding Integrity: Ethics and Human Values in the Legal Profession” – Published in the Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (ISSN: 2582-8878)

• "The Role and Scope of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as a Catalyst to the Realization of Global Green Energy Transition" – Presented at the FIFTH IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference, Nanyang Technological University, March 2023
• "Empowering Green Energy: Unleashing the Potential of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)" – Presented at the National Seminar on IPR and Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development, February 2024

He was a member of the Research Team conducted research on the topic, ‘A Study on Major Bottlenecks in Procedural Laws affecting Expeditious Conclusion of Criminal Trials and Measures Needed to Remove such Bottlenecks’ under the guidance of Judicial Academy Jharkhand sponsored by Ministry of Law and Justice. [Research Project with a grant of 10 Lakhs]

• Assistant Professor (Law) – Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi
• Member, Departmental Council, Faculty of Law, Ranchi University, Ranchi
• Member, IQAC, Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi
• Editorial Responsibilities – Co-Editor, Chotanagpur Law Journal from 2024.
• Member, Staff Council, Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi
• Member, Moot Court Committee, Chotanagpur Law College, Ranchi
• Guest Faculty (Law) – NUSRL, Ranchi (April 2022 – August 2023)
• Research Team Member – Judicial Academy Jharkhand, Ministry of Law and Justice-funded project on procedural bottlenecks in criminal trials

• Served as a resource person for delivering a guest lecture on the interpretation of statutory provisions in the Right to Information Act, 2005, and its implications. The lecture was part of a two-day Hindi workshop organized by the Central Goods and Services Tax and Central Excise Divisional Office, Rayagada, conducted for officers and employees stationed at the Divisional Office and Subordinate Zone (Range) Offices from March 23 to 24, 2023.
• Contributed as an academician in the examination process of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Law Courses across multiple state universities in State of Jharkhand
• Contributed as an academician in the revision and updation of the Course Curriculum & Compilation of the Study Materials for Under Graduate and Post Graduate Law Programmes under the guidance and supervision of Dean, Faculty of Law, Ranchi University, Ranchi.

• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Legal Research and Teaching Methods, organized by the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, from July 27 to 31, 2024.
• Successfully completed a one-month National Level Online Faculty Development Programme titled "Teaching Law in the 21st Century – Edition 1," organized by Law Teachers India in collaboration with Gujarat Maritime University, Gandhinagar, from July 3 to August 5, 2023.

• Proficient in legal research using Westlaw India, Manupatra, Lexis Nexis, Jstor, SCConline & HeinOnline
• Experienced in organizing academic seminars, legal research projects, and university-level activities
• Strong ability to mentor students, coordinate law competitions, and contribute to institutional development