Book on ‘The IP Matrix’ by IJLAE

About the Book

“The IP Matrix: Patents, Copyrights, and GIs in the New Era” is a pioneering compendium designed to explore the evolving dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in a rapidly changing global landscape. This book serves as a melting pot of ideas from legal experts, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, and interdisciplinary scholars.

It delves into emerging trends in patents, copyrights, and geographical indications (GIs), offering critical insights into their impact on innovation, trade, culture, and technology. The book welcomes research papers, case studies, policy suggestions, and interdisciplinary perspectives, creating a holistic platform for understanding IPR’s role in fostering creativity, protecting innovations, and addressing socio-economic challenges.

By bridging theoretical and practical aspects, “The IP Matrix” aims to serve as an essential resource for the legal fraternity, start-ups, policymakers, and anyone navigating the intricate world of intellectual property.

Themes

IPR covering Patents, Copyrights & GI

Sub-themes

Including but not limiting to:

1. Patents and Innovation
   • Recent Developments in Patent Law and Policy
   • Patentability of Emerging Technologies (AI, Biotech, etc.)
   • Case Studies on Patent Infringement and Litigation
   • Patent Pools and Collaborative Innovation
2. Copyright and Creativity
   • The Role of Copyright in the Digital Economy
   • Protecting Digital Content in the Age of AI-Generated Works
   • Copyright and Cultural Heritage Preservation
   • Fair Use and the Challenges of Content Licensing
3. Geographical Indications (GI)
   • GIs as a Tool for Rural Development and Branding
   • International GI Protection and Challenges
   • Case Studies on the Commercialization of GIs
   • Role of GIs in Safeguarding Traditional Knowledge
4. IPR and Technology
   • Impact of Blockchain and NFTs on IP Rights
   • Licensing and Ownership of AI-Created Inventions
   • Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property
5. IPR and Global Trade
   • Intersection of IPR and International Trade Agreements
   • Cross-Border Enforcement of IP Rights
   • WTO TRIPS Agreement and Its Evolving Relevance
6. IPR and Sustainability
   • Green Innovations and the Role of IP in Climate Action
   • IPR Protection for Eco-Friendly Technologies
   • Biodiversity and IP: Protecting Genetic Resources
7. Interdisciplinary Aspects of IPR
   • Economics of IP: Monetization and Valuation
   • Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Innovation
   • IPR in Media and Entertainment Industries
8. Policy and Governance
   • IP Law Reforms: A Comparative Study
   • Role of IP Offices in Promoting Innovation Ecosystems
   • Emerging IP Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
9. IPR and Start-ups
   • IP Strategy for Start-ups: Building Competitive Advantages
   • Leveraging Patents and Copyrights for Funding and Growth
   • Challenges in Navigating IP Laws for Small Businesses
10. Case Studies and Practical Insights
    • Landmark IP Cases: Lessons and Implications
    • Industry-Specific IP Strategies (Pharma, IT, Media, etc.)
    • Role of IP Consultants and Legal Advisors in Complex Disputes

Submissions Guidelines

• The Manuscript should not exceed 3500-5000-word limit.
• Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any places in the manuscript. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
• All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
• The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
• Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
• Abstracts are to be submitted in .doc format.  No other format would be accepted.
• A maximum of 3 authors are allowed.
• Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling and other errors.
• Authors are required to initially submit their Abstracts.

How to Submit?

• Authors should email with their original and unpublished abstracts in.doc or.docx format.
• “Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Manuscript” shall be the subject line of the email.
• Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
• Submissions shall be made at: jcpiprsubmissions@gmail.com  

Format

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

Fees

There is no publication or submission charge.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: 28th February 2025
• Notification on Acceptance/ Rejection of Abstract: 01^st March 2025
• Last Date to Submit the Full Manuscript: 20^th March 2025
• Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Manuscript: 31^st March 2025
• Book Release Date: 10^th April 2025

Editors

• Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli– Assistant Professor, Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
• Dr. Shankar Banerjee- Assistant Professor, School of Law and Justice, Adamas University.

Contact

For any queries, reach out to us via email at: jcpiprsubmissions@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-6291532259

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