Call for Abstracts | 29th International Seminar on New Age of Intellectual Property Rights by KLA: Submit by Feb 15

Kerala Law Academy Law College invites submissions for its 29th International Seminar (Virtual) on “Beyond Boundaries: The New Age of Intellectual Property Rights”, to be held in virtual mode on 4th April 2026.

About Kerala Law Academy Law College

The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966, is a Centre for legal studies, legal research, and law reforms. Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977. The College, affiliated with the University of Kerala, offers Undergraduate programmes including five-year integrated courses in B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.Sc. (Information Technology) LL.B., the LL.B. Unitary three-year course, and post-graduate programmes comprising LL.M. (Administrative Law), LL.M. (International Law), and M.B.L. (Master of Business Law).

About the International Seminar 

The International Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights: Shaping Creativity in the Digital Age” seeks to provide a dynamic platform for academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on the evolving contours of intellectual property law in an era driven by rapid technological advancement.

In the digital age, creativity and innovation are increasingly shaped by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, biotechnology, and digital platforms. While these developments have expanded the scope of creative expression and innovation, they have also posed complex legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges to traditional intellectual property regimes. The seminar aims to critically examine how intellectual property laws can adapt to safeguard creator’s rights while fostering innovation, access, and fair competition in a globalized digital ecosystem.

The seminar will explore contemporary issues including digital copyright and content regulation, patent protection for technological innovations, trademark challenges in online marketplaces, data ownership, protection of software and algorithms, and the impact of international treaties and trade agreements on intellectual property rights. By bringing together diverse perspectives from across jurisdictions, the seminar aspires to contribute to informed policy discourse and promote best practices in intellectual property governance.

Mode

The International seminar will be conducted entirely in online mode.

Sub Themes

1. Emerging Trends and Policy Frameworks in Intellectual Property Law

2. Intellectual Property, Human Rights, and Public Welfare

3. Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership, liability, inventorship, and obviousness in AI systems
• Impact of AI-generated works on copyright protection
• Legal risks of AI technologies and generative AI tools

4. Data Ownership, Training Data, and Web-Scraping: IP Challenges

5. Digital Copyright: Challenges, Enforcement, and Future Directions

• OTT platforms, online media, and streaming piracy
• Meme culture, fair use, and platform liability

6. Cybersecurity, Biometrics, and IP Protection in the Digital Age

7. Blockchain, Smart Contracts, NFTs, and IP Transactions

8. Metaverse, Virtual Assets, AR/VR, and Emerging IP Issues

9. Biotechnology, Patents, and Ethical Concerns

• Gene patents, bioprospecting, and traditional knowledge
• Patenting of Indian medicinal plants and biodiversity resources

10. Access to Medicines, Patent Rights, and Public Health

• Compulsory licensing, patent linkage, and TRIPS flexibilities

11. Intellectual Property and Environmental Sustainability

• Green patents, renewable energy technologies, and eco-innovation
• Role of IP in achieving COP-26 and SDG targets

12. Geographical Indications and Protection against Counterfeiting

13. Protection of Folklore, Indigenous Cultural Heritage, and Traditional Knowledge

14. Trade Dress, Design Law, Fashion Law, and Brand Protection

15. Entertainment, Music, Film, Gaming, and IP Monetization Challenges

16. University Patents, Startups, and Technology Transfer

17. Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy and E-Commerce Platforms

18. Cross-Border IP Disputes and Harmonization of Global IP Laws

19. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Intellectual Property Disputes

20. Criminal Law Enforcement and Anti-Piracy Measures in IP

21. Moral Rights, Copyright, and Authors’ Interests

22. Intellectual Property Rights at the Intersection of Law and Information Technology.

Note: These Themes are not exhaustive; authors are open to work on any topic related to above-mentioned theme.

Publication Opportunity 

Good research articles received would be published in Proceedings with ISBN.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

• Kindly confine yourself to the areas identifiable with the theme of the international seminar. 
• The papers must be in Times New Roman, Font Size: Heading-14, Text-12 in A4 format, single line spacing, in justify not exceeding 2500 words including Title detail of the Author/s, and Footnotes. 
• Authors are encouraged to use The Bluebook (20th ed.) citation format for footnoting and it should be in Times New Roman Font 10 size. Further, speaking footnotes are discouraged. 
• An Abstract not exceeding 250 words shall be submitted for consideration. 
• The Abstract shall contain the Synopsis of the Paper, Subtitles, Reference materials, and conclusion indicating the author’s perspective. 
• The Abstract shall contain the Synopsis of the Paper, Subtitles, Reference materials, and conclusion indicating the author’s perspective. 
• The      Abstract           must    be        mailed to [email protected] on or before 15^th February 2026. It must be accompanied by a cover page, stating the following: Title of the paper; Sub-Theme; Name of Author(s); Name of Institute/Organization; Official Designation; E-mail Address; Postal Address, and Contact Number. 
• The Submission should be in WORD FORMAT. 
• All footnotes must adhere to the 20th edition of Bluebook standards and must be styled using the footnote option in Word. Borders, underlines, or other design objects must not be included in the paper. 
• References need not be mentioned at the end of a paper and must be included within footnotes. 
• Precedents may be in Italics but not bold. 
• All subheadings must be left aligned, in bold. 
• The Papers shall be screened by a Committee. The Full Papers (2500 words) approved by   the Committee shall be accepted for presentation in the Seminar. The intimation of selection will be made through E-mail. 
• The final paper should contain a cover page that includes Name, Designation, Relevant  
• Discipline and Year of Study, Address, e-mail ID, and Contact number. Authors are to give details in the Full Paper. 
• Abstracts and papers should be written in English, the working language of the Seminar will be English, and presentations shall be done in English. 
• Submissions should be made by the author who will attend the Seminar. 
• Co-Authorship is allowed but limited to two co-authors. 
• Only one paper per participant will be permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification. 
• No part of the paper should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication. Any form of Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. 
• The Organizers will take an earnest effort to publish the best articles selected from among those received, subject to their acceptance by reputed journals as per their criteria. 
• Publishing Charges if any demanded for the proceedings to be paid by the author.

Submission Procedure

Kindly send the abstract on or before 15^th February 2026 by e-mail to [email protected]

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstracts: 15^th February 2026
• Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 17^th February 2026
• Submission of Full paper: 15^th March 2026
• Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance: 17^th March 2026
• Date of payment of Registration fee: 20^th March 2026
• Date of the Seminar: 4^th April 2026

Registration Fees and Payment Details

•Paper Presentation

• Author – 1250/-
• Co-author – 1000/- per each co-author

Seminar Participation– 250/-

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Awards 

All the Participants registered for Presentation and Participation will be awarded with respective certificates. 

Contact Information

Faculty Convenors

• Dr. Dakshina Saraswati, Associate professor, KLA (9744169215)
• Dr. Malavika J, Assistant Professor, KLA (82816 82549)
• Subin Chacko Mathew, Assistant Professor, KLA (97440 28545)
• Salini A.P, Assistant Professor, KLA, (85278 61463)
• Dr. Nair Swathi Bala Saraswathi, Assistant Professor, KLA (90615 66925)

Student convenors

• Namitha K Sethu (8078 989 391)
• Dhanusha Nayan J.P. (89216 24137)
• Muhammad Faiz (91882 57524)
• Nandan G.K (94971 17065)
• Anandapadmanabhan R (96336 33411)
• Ajith Darshan (9895755545)

The brochure is here.