Call for Chapters | Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Rights | Submit by 20th Feb 2026
Call for Chapters | Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Rights | Submit by 20th Feb 2026
About the Book:
The volume seeks to provides a comprehensive overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), the legal frameworks, their importance in protecting creations of human intellect, promoting innovation and safeguarding creativity. This research work will present the jurisprudential perspectives, combining theoretical aspects and statutory frameworks, through research papers and discussions from each of the IPR regimes. This book will serve as a valuable resource for academicians, students, legal practitioners, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Eligibility:
- Academicians
- Researchers
- Law Students
- Legal practitioners
- Policy professionals
- Entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders
Suggestive Themes:
Indicative & Not Exhaustive
Theme 1: Introduction of IPR
- Historical, philosophical, and jurisprudential aspects
- IPR, economic growth, and the global economy
- Legal and statutory frameworks relating to IPR
Theme 2: Copyright and Design
- Copyright, TDM, machine-created content, moral rights, fair use
- Copyright in the digital ecosystem (streaming, cloud, intermediaries)
- Remix culture, gaming, NFTs, and metaverse assets
- Global governance and future of international copyright treaties
Theme 3: Trademark
- Cultural and indigenous symbols, AI-assisted brand protection
- Licensing, infringement, dilution, and enforcement
- Online challenges: domain names, cybersquatting, social media conflicts
Theme 4: Patent
- Biotechnology, AI-generated inventions, blockchain, CRISPR
- Start-ups, MSMEs, nanotechnology, and 3D printing
- Patent pools, SEPs, patent linkage, and royalty structures
Theme 5: Geographical Indications
- Cultural heritage protection and misappropriation
- Counterfeiting, consumer awareness, AI in GI enforcement
- Digitalisation, blockchain, and QR codes
Theme 6: Emerging Trends
- Artificial Intelligence and IPR
- IPR, health, and climate change
- Traditional knowledge, biocultural IP, and trade secrets
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract: 200–300 words
- Keywords: 4–5
- Word Limit: 4,000–5,000 words (including references)
- Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.5
- Referencing: APA 7th Edition
- Plagiarism: Not exceeding 10%
- AI-generated submissions: Strictly prohibited
- Co-authorship: Up to 3 authors permitted
- Fees: No submission or publication fee
- Format: .doc / .docx
- All submissions must be original and unpublished
- A covering letter mentioning author name(s), chapter title, and email ID is mandatory
- Authors should refrain from using AI-generated or paraphrased content. Any attempt to unduly use AI tools for content creation or manipulation may lead to disqualification.
Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 20th February 2026
- Intimation of Acceptance: 10th March 2026
- Full Chapter Submission: 10th April 2026
Submission Email: iprcallforchapters2026@gmail.com
Editors:
- Dr. Nisha Dhanraj Dewani, Associate Professor, Department of Law, MAIMS
- Ms. Disha Moitra, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, MAIMS
- Ms. Isha Kaushal, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, MAIMS
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