Call for Papers | Intellectualis | Christ Deemed to be University | Intellectual Property, Sustainability & the Green Transition | Submit by 15th July 2026

Call for Papers | Intellectualis | Christ Deemed to be University | Intellectual Property, Sustainability & the Green Transition | Submit by 15th July 2026

Call for Submissions – July 2026 Issue of Intellectualis

Theme: Intellectual Property, Sustainability & the Green Transition

Intellectualis is a bi-monthly, student-run e-newsletter published under the aegis of the Intellectual Property Rights Committee (IPRC), School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. The newsletter is dedicated to fostering meaningful academic discourse on contemporary developments in Intellectual Property (IP) law and its intersections with diverse legal domains.

For the July 2026 edition, the Committee is pleased to announce a Call for Submissions on the theme “Intellectual Property, Sustainability & the Green Transition.”

Concept Note

As the global pursuit of sustainability intensifies, Intellectual Property has emerged as a pivotal driver in the development and dissemination of technologies that enable the green transition. From renewable energy innovations and sustainable manufacturing processes to carbon capture technologies and climate-resilient solutions, IP law continues to influence the accessibility and pace of environmental innovation.

At the same time, pressing debates have arisen around patent thickets, restrictive licensing practices, monopolies over green technologies, and the challenges of equitable technology transfer. This edition of Intellectualis invites contributors to critically engage with these emerging issues and examine the evolving role of IP law in shaping a sustainable future.

Eligibility

• Open to students from 1st to 5th Year batches of the undergraduate law programme.
• LL.M. students are also encouraged to contribute.

Submission Categories

Contributors may submit original scholarly works in the form of:

• Research Papers
• Articles
• Short Case Notes
• Legislative Comments
• Book Reviews

Suggested Sub-Themes

Authors may explore, among others:

• Green Patents and Climate Innovation
• Patent Thickets and Access to Sustainable Technologies
• Technology Transfer and the Global South
• Intellectual Property and Renewable Energy Development
• Sustainable Fashion, Design Rights, and Circular Economies
• Patent Pools and Collaborative Models for Climate Technologies

Submission Guidelines

• Entries must be submitted via email to ipr@law.christuniversity.in.
• Please refer to the Contributor Guidelines attached with the call.
• Queries may be directed to the IPRC email address.

Important Contacts

• Student Convenors:
  • Baani Pahwa – +91 95609 79970, baani.pahwa@law.christuniversity.in
  • Abraham Vinoj Daniel – +91 87884 76485, abraham.daniel@law.christuniversity.in
• Faculty Coordinators:
  • Dr. Avishek Chakraborty
  • Dr. Somalatha

The Committee looks forward to receiving insightful perspectives from students and scholars as we collectively explore how Intellectual Property law can contribute to a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

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