Call For Papers | International Seminar (22nd Virtual) on Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Rights: Submit Abstract by Aug 20

Kerala Law Academy Law College invites submissions for its 22nd International Seminar on “ Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Rights ” on September 28, 2024.

About the University

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 programs in BA LL.B. and B. Com LL.B. five-year integrated courses, LLB Unitary three-year course, and post-graduate courses of LL.M (Administrative Law), LL.M (International Law) and MBL (Master of Business Law).

About the Seminar

The Kerala Law Academy Law College in association with the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR) and IQAC KLA is organizing a One Day International Seminar on “ Emerging Frontiers of Intellectual Property Rights ” on September 28th, 2024 from the Kerala Law Academy Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

About Call for Papers

The Organizing Committee of the Kerala Law Academy Law College is calling for Research Articles from Law Students, Academicians, Lawyers, Social Workers, Policy Makers, and Officials from various Departments- Representatives from Institutions and professional; NGOs, IPR Professionals, Technical Researchers, and Faculty and Research Scholars.

Securing the legal protection of creative and innovative works is fundamental to encouraging progress and fostering economic growth. Legal mechanisms that provide exclusive control over original ideas, inventions, and brand identifiers play a crucial role in this ecosystem.

By granting creators and inventors the ability to benefit financially from their unique contributions, these protections stimulate continued investment in research, development, and artistic pursuits. They also help to maintain a competitive market by preventing unauthorized use and reproduction, thus ensuring that new and valuable ideas can thrive and contribute to societal advancement.

Mode

The seminar is conducted through the online platform ZOOM. All the participants should have good access to the internet and be able to access the above said online platform.

Sub-Themes

• Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property Laws
• Intellectual Property and Human Rights
• Intellectual Property and Public Welfare
• Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights
• Intellectual Property Rights for Folklore and Traditional Arts
• Biotechnology and the Patent System
• The future of Copyright in the Artificial Intelligence Era
• Trade Design vs. Other IP rights
• Patenting artificial intelligence: issues of obviousness, inventorship, and patent eligibility
• Potential Legal Risks of AI Technology like ChatGPT
• Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Copyright
• Geographical Indications in IPR
• Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property Protection
• Access to Medicines vs. Patent Rights
• Data Ownership and Intellectual Property
• Ethical Considerations in Bioprospecting
• Patents in Renewable Energy Technologies
• Intellectual Property and Environmental Sustainability
• Smart Contracts and Intellectual Property Transactions
• Copyright vs. Trademark in Fashion
• IPR violations in online media
• Harmonization of Global Intellectual Property Laws
• University Patents and Technology Transfer
• Policy Frameworks for the Future of Intellectual Property
• Moral Rights v. Copyright Rights
• Compulsory Licensing in Intellectual Property
• Patent Law and Public Health
• Environmental Protection and the Role of Intellectual Property
• Entertainment Industry and Copyright protection
• Intellectual Property Protection of seeds v. Farmer’s Rights
• Patenting of Indian Medicinal plants and products
• Patent linkage and access to drugs
• Cross-Border IP Disputes
• Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy Measures
• Block Chain and IP Protection
• Biometrics as Intellectual Property in an A.I.-driven World
• The role of Intellectual Property in a startup
• IP for Social Media Influencers and Content Creators
• AI Art and IPR
• Emerging trends in the Digital Copyright Era

Kindly send the abstract on or before 20th August 2024 by e-mail to: [email protected]

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 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, details 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 a conclusion indicating the author’s perspective.
• The Abstract must be mailed to [email protected] on or before 20th August 2024. 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 one Co-Author only.
• 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 make 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 journal are to be paid by the author.

Prizes

All the Participants registered for Presentation and Participation will be awarded with a respective E-certificate.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstracts: 20th August, 2024
• Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 21st August, 2024
• Submission of Full paper: 5th September 2024
• Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance: 6th September 2024
• Date of payment of Registration fee: 18th September, 2024
• International Seminar: 28th September 2024

Registration Fees and Payment Details

• There is a registration fee of INR 1000 per Author (An additional fee of INR 500 should be paid in the case of a maximum of one Co-Author).
• For Seminar Participation only: INR 200.
• The payment can be made through the online link provided on the Kerala Law Academy website.

Submission Procedure

Kindly send the abstract on or before 20th August 2024 by e-mail to [email protected]

Contact Information

Convenor:

Dr. Malavika J (Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy Law College) +91 8281682549

Co-Convenors:

• Dr. Dakshina Saraswathy (General Secretary- MCS & Associate Professor, Kerala Law Academy Law College): – +91 9744169215
• Adv. Gayathri S B (Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy Law College) +91 8078905748

Student Convenors:

• Gautham S R – +91 8129289147
• Manupriya Chelen – +91 8281527928
• Harinarayan S – +91 8078086474
• Bhanusree J S – +91 7736616725
• Neeraj S – +91 6238754812
• Gouri Jyothish B – +91 9778115625
• Nibin Philip Mathew – +91 8078150491
• Krishna I S – +91 8301006335
• Saina Fathima R S – +91 7025027591

The brochure is here.