Call for Papers | Vindex Manasah | Intellectual Property Journal | MNLU Mumbai | Submit by 15 December 2026

Call for Papers | Vindex Manasah | Intellectual Property Journal | MNLU Mumbai | Submit by 15 December 2026

CALL FOR PAPERS

VINDEX MANASAH: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JOURNAL

Volume I, Issue 1 | Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, through its Centre for Research in Intellectual Property (CRIP) and DPIIT-IPR Chair, invites original and unpublished scholarly contributions for Volume I, Issue 1 of Vindex Manasah: Intellectual Property Journal, its flagship, blind peer-reviewed biannual e-journal.

Dedicated to advancing intellectual property scholarship, Vindex Manasah seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and encourage critical engagement with contemporary developments in intellectual property law and policy. The Journal aims to provide a platform for examining emerging legal challenges, evolving regulatory frameworks and the intersection of intellectual property with technological advancement, creativity and socio-economic development.

The Journal invites submissions from students, research scholars, academicians and legal practitioners on diverse and emerging dimensions of intellectual property law.

THEMES AND SUB-THEMES

1. Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property

• AI, Patents and Inventorship
• AI, Copyright, Authorship and Ownership
• Training Data, Datasets and Data Governance
• Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
• Generative AI, Deepfakes and Digital Content Protection
• Copyright Collecting Societies and AI-Generated Works

2. Intellectual Property in Life Sciences and Biotechnology

• Intellectual Property in Life Sciences and Biotechnology
• Compulsory Licensing, TRIPS Flexibilities and Public Health
• Biopiracy, Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS), and Biodiversity Law

3. Trademark in Contemporary Era

• Trademark and Personality Rights
• Non-traditional Trademarks and the Expanding Notion of a Mark
• Trademarks in the Age of Social Media and Digital Creators
• Trademark Licensing and Franchising in a Changing Economy
• Bad Faith, Squatting and the Limits of Trademark Registration
• Trademark Protection in the Digital Marketplace

4. Competition Law, Digital Markets and Emerging Technologies

• Competition Law, Digital Markets and Intellectual Property
• Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), FRAND and Emerging Technologies
• Blockchain, NFTs and Intellectual Property
• Trade Secrets, Algorithms and Platform Governance

5. Patent Law, Policy and Innovation

• Patent Policy, Patent Quality and Post-Grant Challenges
• Academic Innovation, Open Science and IP Governance

6. Geographical Indications, Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage

• GI-Trademark Conflicts and Brand Protection
• Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous IP Systems
• Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) and Community Intellectual Rights
• Customary Law, Community Rights and IP Frameworks
• Digital Documentation of Traditional Knowledge and Defensive Protection Strategies

7. Intellectual Property Enforcement and Dispute Resolution

• Intellectual Property Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Enforcement Technologies, Watermarking and Evidence in IP Litigation

The aforementioned themes are merely illustrative and not exhaustive. The Journal welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research exploring the interface of Intellectual Property Law with other fields of law, academic disciplines and emerging areas of research.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Authors are required to adhere to the following submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not comply may, at the discretion of the Editors, be subject to desk rejection or returned for necessary revisions.

1. Word Limit: Research Articles must be between 4,000 and 6,000 words, exclusive of footnotes.
2. Abstract: Every manuscript must be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract should provide a concise overview of the study, outlining the background and research problem, objectives, methodology adopted, central hypothesis or research proposition, where applicable, and principal findings or conclusions.
3. Main Text Formatting: The abstract and main text must be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5-line spacing.
4. Footnote Formatting: Footnotes must be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 10, with single-line spacing.
5. Alignment: The manuscript text and all footnotes must be formatted in justified alignment.
6. File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
7. Citation Style: All citations in the main text and footnotes must strictly conform to the Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation Style. Authors must follow the prescribed citation guidelines available at: http://www.ili.ac.in/cstyle.pdf.
8. Originality Declaration: Authors must submit a declaration confirming that the manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication by any other journal or publication. Submissions must represent original scholarly work.
9. Co-authorship: Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors on a single manuscript.
10. Plagiarism Policy: All submissions will be subject to plagiarism screening. The Journal permits a similarity index of up to 10%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the authors or rejected in accordance with the Journal’s editorial policy.
11. AI-Generated Content: AI-generated content will not be accepted. The research article must be an original contribution of the author.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline for Submission of Full Paper: 15 December 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 15 January 2027
• Tentative Month of Publication: By the end of January 2027

SUBMISSION LINK

Submit your full paper here:

Important: Manuscripts must NOT be submitted through email. All submissions will be accepted only through the prescribed Google Form.

CONTACT

For queries and further information, please contact:

Email: e-journal@mnlumumbai.edu.in

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