Professional Biography

Dr. Annamma Samuel is an expert in intellectual property with a background in intellectual property and cyber laws. She has taught these subjects for nearly seven years at universities such as the University of Madras, Dr.Ambedkar Law University and G D Goenka University.

Prior to taking up the current role in 2018, Annamma Samuel served as an IP Attorney rendering litigation and strategic advisory services.

Annamma holds a PhD from the​ Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University; LLM (Intellectual Property law)​ from Mahatma Gandhi University; Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws from the NALSAR University of Law and B.A.-LLB (Hons) from Mahatma Gandhi University.

Publications (from 2015)

Scholarly Journals
‘Documentation of traditional knowledge: An overview of India’s Initiative’, Journal of Research Extension and Development (Samuel, A., 2016).

‘Bio piracy: Stealing of common heritage’, Journal of Research Extension and Development (Samuel, A., 2016).

Research Monographs, Books and Book Chapters

‘Rights of disabled persons: National and international perspectives’, In: Sinha.M and Kumar.A (Eds), Human Rights Of Vulnerable Groups (pp. 55-78), Indian Law Institute, (Samuel, A., 2020).