2-Day Conference on Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development by ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad: Submit by Mar 31

About The Organization

ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a deemed-to-be University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The institution is recognized by the Bar Council of India and offers integrated undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate programs in law. It follows a student-centric, industry-oriented curriculum integrating law, management, humanities, and technology, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, internships, and research.

About The Seminar/Conference

The Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Property Rights, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad is organizing a two-day National Conference on “Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development: Towards a Better Future” on 23rd–24th April 2026.

The conference aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the role of intellectual property in advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs), focusing on issues such as access to medicines, green technology, biodiversity protection, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.

About Call For Papers

The conference invites original and unpublished research papers from participants on contemporary issues at the intersection of intellectual property law and sustainable development. Selected papers will be published in an edited volume with an ISBN, and outstanding papers will be awarded cash prizes.

Eligibility

Students, research scholars, academicians, professionals, and practitioners in law or any relevant interdisciplinary field are eligible to participate.

Main Theme

“Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development: Towards a Better Future”

Sub-Themes

Intellectual Property, Biodiversity & Sustainable Agriculture

• Farmers’ Rights vs Breeders’ Rights
• Geographical Indications as tools for development
• Traditional Knowledge and Access & Benefit Sharing
• Biopiracy and Biodiversity

Intellectual Property, Public Health & Access to Medicines

• IP and Public Health
• Monopoly Rights vs Public Interest
• Compulsory Licensing
• AI and Medical Innovations

Intellectual Property, Environment & Sustainable Development

• IP for Environmental Sustainability
• Green Technology and Clean Energy
• Climate Change and Innovation Governance
• Recycling and Waste Management

Intellectual Property and Sustainable Technology

• Emerging Technologies and IP
• Smart Cities and Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• AI-driven Sustainable Innovation

Submission Categories

• Abstract Submission
• Full Paper Submission

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Footnotes: Bluebook 20th Edition, font size 10, single spacing
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 300–500 words with keywords
• Full Paper: 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes)
• Plagiarism: Less than 10%
• Co-authorship: Maximum of 2 authors
• Author details must be included with submission

Registration Fees

• Academicians / Professionals / Practitioners: ₹1500
• Students / Research Scholars: ₹1000

Note: Fee includes seminar kit, lunch, and high tea.

Registration Process

Participants are required to register through the official Google Form link and complete payment within the stipulated deadline.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: 31 March 2026
• Communication of Acceptance: 2 April 2026
• Payment of Registration Fees: 2 April 2026
• Submission of Full Paper: 13 April 2026
• Conference Dates: 23–24 April 2026

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Submission Procedure

All abstracts and full papers must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Contact Information

Centre Coordinator:

Mr. Dilip Sharma, Mobile: +91-7698737458 | Email: [email protected]

Event Coordinators:

• Mr. Abhishek Sharma – +91-9127366962
• Dr. Bhawna Tyagi – +91-7836806067

Student Coordinators:

• Aditi Dixit – +91-8309837080
• Shikhar Tiwari – +91-8004678549

Student Co-Coordinators:

• Chakilam Varun Raj – +91-7842308680
• Shreya Naik – +91-6303287359

The brochure is here.