Call for Papers | International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Law by VIT School of Law: Submit Abstract by Oct 22

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About the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Rights

In the wake of limitless global issues there’s a need of new machineries and tools to combat them. This can be effectively handled with the help of critical technological advancements. These advancements are being made with the help of IP protection. But now with unregulated increase in the technological advancements alongside the increase in globalization of commerce in today’s world drives for new scenarios of Intellectual Property issues.

Traditional IP frameworks, such as those for patents, copyrights, and trademarks, are being challenged and re-evaluated to accommodate new forms of creation, distribution, and innovation. These issues present significant challenges for creators, businesses, and legal systems worldwide. Lack of intellectual property protection, as well as disparities in protection requirements across countries, pose significant barriers to economic development, international trade, and investment. Intellectual property laws must ensure that both private rights and public interest are considered in order to allow technological and long-term economic growth.

However, this equilibrium is precarious, and it is necessary to apply and interpret IP laws in such a way that all interests are properly balanced. In lieu with this backdrop, this conference is being organized. This, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Rights, will serve as a forum for discussion on the very issues that raises question on the validity and applicability of the Intellectual Property Laws.

This conference will delve into the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of IP, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies and global trends including the rapidly evolving AI mechanisms, the issues persisting the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and much more. The constantly evolving field of IP is a combination of ideas, standards, and principles from various scientific fields. This international platform merely reflects the joined global community’s determined attempt to address the pressing issues legally and bring forth a change for a better and sustainable IP world.

About Call for Papers

Original research papers on the below theme and sub-themes are invited. Selected papers, based on the recommendation of the publication committee will be published after the conference with reputed publishers.

About the Conference Theme

The conference will primarily focus on “Reinvigorating the Emerging trends happening in the field of Intellectual Property Law”

Suggestive Sub-Themes

• Challenge of Balancing IP protection with access to essential goods like medicines
• Impact of AI-generated works on Copyright protection and its issues
• Ownership and liability issues in AI systems
• Challenges in protection of Indigenous Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
• Enforcing GIs against counterfeit products – Challenges
• IP as a tool for achieving Targets set forth in COP 26
• Monetization of IP in music, film, and gaming industries and it’s legal challenges
• IP liability of e-commerce platforms
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for IP disputes
• Intersection of data privacy regulations and IP rights
• Applicability of Criminal law in IP
• Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology intersection
• Access and Exclusivity on Eco – Innovation in Proprietary Waste processing technologies under SDG

Note: The sub-themes are only suggestive areas and are not exhaustive. Research papers that are not coveted under the abovementioned sub-themes but have relevance in the thrust area of the conference may also be submitted.

Submission Process

• An abstract of 200 – 300 words (excluding 5 – 6 keywords), on the above-mentioned themes, is to be submitted
• There shall be a maximum of up to three Authors for each research paper
• Font style – (Italic) Times New Roman
• Font Size – 12; line spacing – 1.5
• The abstract must include a clear indication of the objectives, major results and implications
• Full paper submissions should be in the form of research papers, and the acceptable word limit is 3000-5000 words (exclusive of footnotes)
• The contributors are required to adhere to a uniform mode of citation (21st edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation)
• The submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter bearing the following information that is full name of the authors, designation of the authors, institutional affiliations and contact details of the authors
• The submission should be original work of the authors and must not be published elsewhere
• The papers shall not exceed 10% similarity under any anti-plagiarism detection software
• Authors may be expected to revise their abstracts and research paper submissions based on reviews and comments received from the organizing team
• The conference will follow a double-blind peer review process for publication
• Participants may register for the conference as an Author or Delegates/Observers
• The full paper submission link will be provided subjected to verification of abstracts and registration.
• Submit your abstract in the link given below;

Click Here to Register.

Registration Fees

• Academicians, Legal and Other Professionals – Rs. 1500 -/-
• Research Scholars – Rs. 1000 -/-
• Undergraduate/ Post-Graduate Students – Rs. 750 -/-
• Participants Alone – Rs. 500
• The payments shall be made by clicking here.
• The link given above leads to the portal through which payments are to be made.
• External participants (other than VIT Chennai) can sign in to the portal as an external user by filling out the necessary details asked
• Participants are requested to search for International Conference on Emerging Trends in IPR.

Note: Participants are requested to choose correctly from the options given in the event link attached according to their designations to avoid confusions

Important Dates

• Last Date of Abstract Submission – 22nd October, 2025
• Communication of Abstract acceptance – 24th October, 2025
• Last Date for Full paper submission – 3rd November, 2025
• Date of Conference – 7th November, 2025

Important Details

• Confirmation for registration of the conference shall be subject to the payment of registration fee and submission of registration form
• The registration fees do not include accommodation or travel charges
• Certificate will be presented to every participant who duly submits and presents the paper
• Non – Presenters will be given certificates based on their attendance marked on the day.

Contact Information

For any Queries relating to the conference reach out to;

• Johnson Thamizhsudar S, E-Mail Id: [email protected], Phone Number: 80563 99971
• Sasikumar C, E-Mail Id: [email protected], Phone Number: 80986 43558
• Gokul R, E-Mail Id: [email protected],
• Phone Number: 80720 38337

The brochure is here.