Call for Abstracts | Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Intellectual Property and the Global Agenda by Kristu Jayanti: Submit by Dec 10

About the Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University)

Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), established in 1999, is a premier institution of higher education committed to excellence in teaching, research and innovation. It attained autonomous status in 2013 and was conferred the status of Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on July 8, 2025.

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Integrated Law. It was reaccredited with an ‘A++’ grade by NAAC in 2021 (Third Cycle) and secured the 34th rank in the NIRF 2025, placing it among the top 100 institutions in the country. Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University stands as a dynamic centre of excellence dedicated to academic innovation, leadership, and societal impact, fostering values, civic responsibility, environmental concern, and global competencies among students.

About the Conference

This conference explores the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) in promoting inclusive innovation and global justice, recognizing that IP has emerged as a central factor in solving complex, interconnected world problems beyond its conventional function of safeguarding creativity. Despite global attention on sustainability, numerous countries face gaps between effective sustainable practices and equitable access to innovation’s benefits, a challenge the conference directly addresses.

The core themes include examining the interplay of IP and public health, the impact of new technologies like artificial intelligence and green innovation, and IP’s role in protecting traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. Furthermore, talks will cover the future of IP governance, its sociological aspects, and its importance across business, management and international trade.

By discussing issues from agri-biodiversity to corporate IP policy and cross-border harmonization, the conference ultimately aims to forge a comprehensive view of how intellectual property can actively facilitate sustainable development and foster social justice globally.

Themes and Sub-Themes

Theme: Intellectual Property and the Global Agenda: Innovating for a Sustainable and Equitable Change

1. IP, Public Health, and Global Equity
2. IP and Traditional Medicine
3. IP rights and global health
4. The Economics of Pharmaceutical Patents
5. Compulsory licensing and TRIPS flexibility.
6. Integrating Modern Medicine and AYUSH for a Global Impact.
7. IP, Technology, and Human-Centric Innovation and creativity
8. AI, Creativity, and Copyright
9. The intersection of intellectual property in data rights and privacy.
10. IP in green and sustainable technologies
11. Sociology and IP: The Social Dimensions of Knowledge
12. Social Stratification and Access to Innovation
13. Cultural Sociology of IP
14. IP, Identity and Social Movements
15. Future Directions in IP Governance
16. Impact of Geographical Indications and local development on economies.
17. Reforms for sustainability and global justice.
18. Sub-themes
19. Commerce and IP: The Business of Innovation
20. IP as a Strategic Business Asset
21. IP Valuation and Financing
22. Global Commerce and IP Harmonization
23. Management and IP: Orchestrating Creativity and Knowledge
24. IP, Culture, and Social Justice
25. Traditional knowledge and community Rights
26. The legal and social implications of copyright laws in access to educational materials and academic research.
27. Food Security and Plant Variety
28. IP Access to seeds and agri-biodiversity
29. Farmers’ rights vs corporate IP
30. Sustainable agriculture and climate resilient crops

Who can submit

Academicians, Lawyers, Social activists, Research Scholars and Students.

How to Submit

Abstracts and papers are to be sent to [email protected] on or before the stipulated date.

Submission Categories

Submission Guidelines

Submission must include the following

1. Cover page
2. Abstract (Word Limit: 300-500 words)
3. Full Paper (Word Limit: 4000-6000 words)
4. The Abstract and the Full paper must be submitted in:
5. The main text of the full paper and the abstract should be in Times New Roman with font size 12, heading font size 14, and line spacing of 1.5.
6. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10, with spacing of 1.0 (Endnotes are not permitted) One-inch margins should be maintained on all four sides of the pages
7. One-inch margins should be maintained on all four sides of the pages
8. Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th edition.
9. All submissions must be made in the English language only.
10. The paper should be original and unpublished work of the author(s) and any form of Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
11. Plagiarism criteria: The maximum permissible limit will be 10%, excluding footnotes and bibliography.
12. The cover page shall consist of the following details: title of the paper, name of the author(s), official designation/institutional details, address, e mail ID and contact details of the author(s).

Processing Charges

1. Participation
   • Students and Research scholars = Rs. 600
   • Academicians, Advocates and Other Professional  = Rs. 800
2. Presentation
   • Students And Research Scholars = Rs. 800
   • Academicians, Advocates and Other Professional = Rs.1000

General Instructions

• Participants and paper presenters (author and co-author, if applicable) must pay registration fees.
• Once the registration fee is paid, *No refunds will be issued* There is no registration fee for the students of Kristu Jayanti (deemed to be University).
• However, registration is mandatory.
•  All participants will be provided a Certificate of Participation.
• The best paper presenter from each track will be given a certificate of merit and an award (at the faculty and student levels).
• Accepted and registered papers will be published in Scopus-indexed or IGI Global publications, subject to editorial and review requirements.
• Please note that the session will be conducted online only for participants residing outside Bangalore.

Important Dates

Registration Procedure

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Contact Details

• Dr.Ramya R – 9620499770
• Ms.Bhavya Gunashekar – 9036074163
• Ms. Shusmita Kumari -7549457733