Call for Abstracts | Collaborative Conference on Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026 by VIPS: Submit by Apr 5

About Vivekananda Institute Of Professional Studies

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) was established in the year 2000 and is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). The institute is ISO 9001:2015 certified, recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f), and holds NAAC A++ accreditation. VIPS-TC operates through eight schools with a vibrant academic community of over 12,000 students and 400+ faculty members, offering a multidisciplinary learning environment.

The institute adopts an outcome oriented teaching-learning pedagogy that emphasises problem-based and project-based learning to enhance student engagement beyond conventional classroom methods. Committed to academic excellence, innovation, and quality professional education, VIPS-TC functions in alignment with its vision of establishing centres of excellence and its mission of “Man Making, Character Building, Nation Building.”

About Vivekananda School Of Law And Legal Studies, VIPS-TC

Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS) of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) is a distinguished institution committed to shaping legal professionals who are not just knowledgeable but also principled, socially responsive, and ready to lead. VSLLS has become a hub for excellence in legal education. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, dedicated moot court halls, and a vibrant research and internship culture, students gain holistic legal training. Currently, the Law School of VIPS-TC is running the programmes B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., LL.M. and Phd in law in its own hi-tech, Wi-Fi-enabled campus in Delhi. VSLLS places great emphasis on the holistic development of its student where students benefit from regular internships, moot court competitions, workshops, research projects, conferences and other initiatives, ensuring a blend of theory and real world practice.

About the University Of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire was founded in 1866 and is the State of New Hampshire’s flagship public research university. it is committed to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and beautiful New England campuses within reach of the mountains, the ocean, and the city of Boston, UNH puts students at the edge of possible.

UNH’s research-driven education unites students from all 50 states and over 70 countries across 200+ degree programs and 100+ areas of study through interdisciplinary programs and practical learning. UNH is a research university where relationships matter, with students and faculty collaborating across disciplines to transform lives and solve global challenges. UNH Professors win major awards (Guggenheim, Pulitzer, National Science Foundation, etc.) and are called upon by lawmakers to solve the nation’s greatest challenges. Students are taught by experts in the field—and play a role in their trailblazing work. The University of New Hampshire is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

About The Conference

Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS), VIPS-TC, through its Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, is organizing a Collaborative Conference on “Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026” in collaboration with University of New Hampshire Franklin PierceSchool of Law, Concord, USA on 24^th and 25^th April 2026, on the occasion of World IP Day 2026.

The Collaborative Conference on “Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026” (CGCIP 2026) invites original research papers from participants across countries that examine contemporary and emerging issues in intellectual property law within a global and comparative framework. The conference encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that explore the dynamic interaction between law, technology, innovation, trade, and public policy. The conference addresses the complex implications of intellectual property in fields such as medicine, biotechnology, entertainment and media, information technology, artificial intelligence, business strategy, competition law, sustainable innovation and many other inter-sectional fields of study with broader themes as follow:

Themes (Note: For sub-themes, please refer to the detailed brochure)

• Theme 1 – Global IP evolution and recent developments: Its framework, issues and challenges
• Theme 2 – Intellectual property rights as instruments of trade & economic policy
• Theme 3 –IPR and AI: Issues, Opportunities and Challenge
• Theme 4 – IP role in Business, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Environment.
• Theme 5 – Intellectual property rights in medicine and public health

Eligibility

The Conference is open to UG and PG students, research scholars, foreign delegates, legal professionals, technologists, academicians and policymakers from all disciplines.

Registration Details

Click Here To Register.

• UG & PG Students: ₹500
• Research Scholars: ₹750
• Academicians/Professionals: ₹1000
• Foreign Delegates: 20 USD

General Guidelines

• The paper should be based on original research work that has not been published yet. 
• All submissions must be in English language only.
•  A submission may have up to two co-authors. 
• Each author is required to register and pay the registration fee individually. 
• Registration is mandatory to participate in the conference.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract

• The author(s) must submit an abstract of 250-300 words with five keywords. 
• The abstract should clearly outline the research problem, methodology, and key arguments/conclusions. 
• It should also include the title of the abstract, name of the author/coauthor, affiliating institution, and contact details i.e email id and phone number. 
• The participant shall submit the abstract on the given link ONLY Click Here  (Kindly do not submit the abstract through mail.)
• All abstracts shall be submitted in MS Word format (DOC or DOCX)

Full Paper

• The word limit of the paper shall be between 3000-4000 words (exclusive of footnotes). 
• The font style of the paper should be Times New Roman with font size being 12 for the main text and 10 for the footnotes. 
• The line spacing for the main text and footnotes should be 1.5 and 1 respectively (Endnotes are not permitted). 
• Bluebook Citation 20 edition citation/Format shall be followed for the same.  
• The paper must be submitted in MS Word format (DOC or DOCX). 
• A maximum of 10% plagiarism is permitted including AI detector. Any paraphrasing or verbatim content without proper citation will be considered plagiarism.
• The participant shall submit the full research paper on the given link ONLY Click Here

Awards / Incentives

Certificates will be awarded to the registered participants who attend all the sessions of the Conference.

Publication Opportunities

The conference proceedings will be published with an ISBN and selected papers may also be published in an “Edited Volume”.

Note: Publication charges for the publication in the “edited volume” are not included and shall be paid separately.

Important Dates 

• Abstract Submission Deadline – 5 April 2026 [Extended from Mar 8]
• Last date of Registration – 5 April 2026
• Full Paper Submission – 17 April 2026
• Conference Dates – 24 – 25 April 2026

Contact Information-

For any queries with respect to the conference, feel free to contact [email protected]

• Ayushi Notani, Student Convenor:  +91 9650959695
• Kashish Kochar, Student Co-Convenor:  +91 9910875559

The brochure is here.