International Conference | TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives | Submit by 15th Feb 2026

International Conference | TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives | Submit by 15th Feb 2026

International Conference on TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives

Organised by:
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
Supported by DPIIT–IPR Chair & CIRF, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

Key Dates:

• 21st March 2026 (Online via MS Teams)
• 22nd March 2026 (Offline at CNLU Campus, Patna)

About Event:

The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are two global frameworks shaping development outcomes. As the 2030 deadline approaches, this conference explores how TRIPS can align with SDGs, especially from Global South perspectives.

Key focus areas include:

• Balancing IP rights with public welfare (health, education, inequality).
• Encouraging innovation, technology transfer, and inclusive growth.
• Addressing agriculture, biodiversity, and climate change challenges.
• Strengthening North-South cooperation in IP governance.

Themes & Sub-Themes:

TRIPS, Public Welfare & Human Development

• Access to medicines (SDG 3)
• Copyright & education (SDG 4)
• TRIPS flexibilities & inequality (SDG 10)

TRIPS, Innovation & Economic Growth

• IP protection & technology sharing (SDG 9)
• Digital technologies & decent work (SDG 8)
• Patents, competition law & fair growth
• Start-ups & inclusive innovation in South Asia

TRIPS, Agriculture & Biodiversity

• Farmers’ rights & plant variety protection (SDG 2)
• Traditional knowledge & biodiversity (SDG 15)
• Seed patents & sustainable farming (SDG 2 & 12)

TRIPS, Climate Change & Sustainable Production

• Green technologies & climate action (SDG 13)
• Access to clean energy technologies (SDG 7)
• Patent rules & local manufacturing (SDG 12)

Global IP Governance & North-South Dialogue

• Cooperation & partnerships (SDG 17)
• TRIPS-Plus rules & development impact
• Affordable innovation through flexibilities
• Transparency & strong institutions (SDG 16)
• Gender equality in IP systems (SDG 5)

Publication Opportunity:

Selected papers will undergo double-blind peer review and be published in a special issue with ISBN/ISSN.

Paper Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract: ≤ 500 words, 5 keywords
• Full Paper: 6000–10000 words
• Format: MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing
• Citation: Bluebook, 20th Edition
• Plagiarism limit: ≤ 10% (excluding footnotes); AI-generated content strictly rejected
• Deadline for Abstract: 15th February 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 15th March 2026

Registration Details:

Paper Presentation:

• Foreign Nationals:
  • Offline: Academicians $50 Students $40
  • Online: Academicians $40 Students $30
• Indian Nationals:

• Offline: Academicians ₹2000 Researchers ₹1500 Students ₹1000
• Online: Academicians ₹1000 Researchers ₹750 Students ₹500

Participation Only:

• Offline: Foreign Nationals $20 Indian Nationals ₹500
• Online: Foreign Nationals $10 Indian Nationals ₹300

📌 Co-authorship limited to 2 persons.
📌 Registration mandatory for all attendees.

Venue & Travel:

• Offline Venue: CNLU Campus, Patna, Bihar
• Patna is well connected by air (PAT Airport), rail, and road.
• Nearby heritage sites: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali, Pawapuri.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission: 15th Feb 2026
• Abstract Acceptance: 20th Feb 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 15th Mar 2026
• Registration Deadline: 18th Mar 2026
• Conference: 21–22 Mar 2026

Contact Details:

• Email: cnludpiitiprchair@gmail.com
• Phone: +91 9818012429 (10 AM – 5 PM IST)

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