About the Organisation & Journal
The Institute of Law, Nirma University, established in 2007 under the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, strives to advance legal education through academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning. The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), established in 2015, aims to promote research, knowledge, and awareness in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
The Journal of Intellectual Property Laws (JIPL) is a peer-reviewed academic initiative of CIPR bearing ISSN: 2455-0361. JIPL invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions examining contemporary developments and emerging challenges in intellectual property law and allied fields for Volume X.
Theme & Sub-Themes
Primary Theme: Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Economy: Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Digital Personality in the Age of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.
Suggestive Sub-Themes include:
- Intellectual Property Protection in the Data Economy: Copyright, Database Rights, Data Ownership, and Commercial Access to Information.
- Intellectual Property Protection of Proprietary Information and Commercial Knowledge in the Digital Economy.
- Intellectual Property Enforcement in the Digital Environment: Online Infringement, Intermediary Liability, and Cross-Border Protection.
- Personal Data Protection and Its Intersection with Intellectual Property Rights.
- Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Platforms: Ownership, Licensing, Content Creation, and Commercial Exploitation.
- Intellectual Property Protection in Emerging Technologies: Copyright, Trademarks, Patents, and Designs.
- Intellectual Property Protection against Cybersecurity Threats and Digital Misappropriation.
- Digital Personality, Copyright, and Performers’ Rights: Protection against Deepfakes, Digital Replicas, and Unauthorised Likeness Use.
- Posthumous Intellectual Property and Personality Rights: Protection of Digital and Commercial Legacies.
Submission Categories & Word Counts
- Articles: 3,000–6,000 words (including footnotes).
- Essays: 2,000–3,000 words (including footnotes).
- Case Notes & Case Comments: 2,000–2,500 words (including footnotes).
- Book Reviews: 2,500–3,000 words (including footnotes).
- Note: Every submission must include an abstract of up to 250 words and five keywords (excluded from the word count).
Formatting & Submission Guidelines
- Font Style: Times New Roman; Title: 16 pt Bold Uppercase; Headings: 14 pt; Subheadings: 12 pt; Body Text: 12 pt (1.5 line spacing); Footnotes: 10 pt (single line spacing).
- Citation Style: OSCOLA (all citations must be in footnotes).
- Anonymity: The manuscript must not contain names, affiliations, or identifying markers to facilitate blind peer review.
- Plagiarism & AI: Similarity must adhere to UGC guidelines; AI-generated content or plagiarism will result in disqualification.
- Co-authorship: Allowed up to a maximum of two authors.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
- Tentative Notification of Acceptance: March 31, 2027
How to Apply
Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively via the official Google Form link before the deadline. Submissions via email will not be entertained.
Contact Information
For any queries, please reach out to the student editors: Piyush Gupta (+91 8303019683), Syona Arya (+91 9389137650), Aanya Jakhmola (+91 7060490851), or Aloki Vakil (+91 8155833394).
Official Brochure / Rulebook
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