The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), Institute of Law, Nirma University is inviting submissions for the Journal of Intellectual Property Laws(JIPL), Volume X. The last date for submission is 30 November. For more details, read the call for submissions below:-
Call for Submissions: Journal of Intellectual Property Laws(JIPL), Volume X (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
About the Organizer
Founded in 2007 under the vision of Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Law, Nirma University seeks to bring newer dimensions to legal education through academic excellence, innovation and interdisciplinary learning. The Institute combines rigorous legal education with practical training, research and professional development, and aims to develop responsible legal professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.
The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), Institute of Law, Nirma University, was established in 2015 to promote knowledge, research and awareness in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. CIPR regularly organises IP conclaves, expert sessions, workshops and a Certificate Course on Intellectual Property Rights.
The Journal of Intellectual Property Laws (JIPL) is an academic initiative of CIPR. It provides a platform for students, academicians, researchers and legal professionals to contribute to scholarly discussion on IPR, and encourages original research, critical analysis and diverse perspectives on contemporary and emerging issues in intellectual property laws.
About the Opportunity
CIPR is inviting submissions for Volume X of JIPL. The Journal welcomes contributions across copyright, trademarks, patents, designs, geographical indications, trade secrets, and emerging intersections of IP.
Theme: Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Economy: Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Digital Personality in the age of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.
Sub-themes:
1. Intellectual Property Protection in the Data Economy with Copyright, Database Rights, Data Ownership and Commercial Access to Information
2. Intellectual Property Protection of Proprietary Information and Commercial Knowledge in the Digital Economy
3. Intellectual Property Enforcement in the Digital Environment through Online Infringement, Intermediary Liability and Cross-Border Protection
4. Personal Data Protection and Its Intersection with Intellectual Property Rights
5. Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Platforms with Ownership, Licensing, Content Creation and Commercial Exploitation
6. Intellectual Property Protection in Emerging Technologies across Copyright, Trademarks, Patents and Designs
7. Intellectual Property Protection against Cybersecurity Threats and Digital Misappropriation of Creative Works and Technological Innovation
8. Digital Personality, Copyright and Performers’ Rights: Protection Against Deepfakes, Digital Replicas and Unauthorised Use of Image, Voice and Likeness
9. Posthumous Intellectual Property and Personality Rights for the Protection of Digital and Commercial Legacies
The sub-themes are suggestive, and authors may amend them or write on any other topic that falls under the main theme.
Eligibility
Original and unpublished submissions are invited from academicians, legal professionals, research scholars, and students currently pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral studies at a recognised university or institution. Co-authorship is permitted, up to a maximum of two authors per submission.
Location
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (online submission)
Categories and Word Limits (including footnotes, exclusive of the abstract)
– Articles: 3,000 to 6,000 words
– Essays: 2,000 to 3,000 words
– Case Notes and Case Comments: 2,000 to 2,500 words
– Book Reviews: 2,500 to 3,000 words
Submission Guidelines
– Every manuscript must carry an abstract of 250 words and five keywords on the first page.
– The manuscript must not contain the name, institutional affiliation or any other identifying information of the author(s).
– Body text: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing. Title: Times New Roman, size 16, bold, uppercase. Main headings: size 14; sub-headings: size 12. Footnotes: size 10, single spacing.
– All citations must be in footnotes and follow the OSCOLA citation style.
– Plagiarism, copyright violations or AI-generated content will lead to rejection or disqualification. The similarity index must be in accordance with the applicable UGC Guidelines.
– JIPL follows a blind peer-review process.
Submission Procedure
All submissions must be made through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/xBCsaxEtoMPdGMQL6
Only manuscripts submitted through this form will be considered for review.
Fee Details
No fee is mentioned for submission.
Prizes
Not applicable.
Important Dates
– Last date for paper submission: 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
– Notification of acceptance: 31 March 2027 (tentative)
Contact Details
Email: centreipr[at]nirmauni[dot]ac[dot]in
Editors:
Dr. Neelesh Shukla, Assistant Professor of Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University
Dr. Gunjan Arora, Assistant Professor of Law, Institute of Law, Nirma University
Student Editors:
Piyush Gupta and Syona Arya (Chairpersons): +91 83030 19683, +91 93891 37650
Aanya Jakhmola and Aloki Vakil (Secretaries): +91 70604 90851, +91 81558 33394
Official Link/ Brochure
Submission form: https://forms.gle/
Official brochure: attached (Brochure.pdf) and link: https://law.nirmauni.ac.in/law-research/research-centres/intellectual-property-rights/
