Prof. (Dr.) Pinaki Ghosh, DPIIT IP Chair Professor at WBNUJS, passed away on 31 March 2026 after a prolonged illness. He was 61. His work advanced geographical indications and IP education in India.
In Memoriam: Prof. (Dr.) Pinaki Ghosh, Renowned IP Scholar
Prof. (Dr.) Pinaki Ghosh, the DPIIT IP Chair Professor at West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), passed away on 31 March 2026 at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness. His contributions to intellectual property law spanned academia, policy advocacy, and institution-building, particularly in the field of geographical indications (GIs).
During his tenure at WBNUJS from 2019 to 2026, Dr. Ghosh played a pivotal role in advancing GI awareness and facilitated the filing of nearly 24 GI applications. A trained scientist and legal scholar, he bridged technical and legal domains, mentoring students and collaborating with stakeholders to protect traditional knowledge and rural livelihoods.
Colleagues remember him as a passionate educator and tireless advocate for accessible IP systems. His legacy includes capacity-building programs, publications on biotechnology patents, and policy inputs to governmental bodies. The Indian IP community mourns the loss of a visionary leader whose interdisciplinary approach shaped a generation of IP professionals.
