The NLIU Journal of Intellectual Property Law invites original, unpublished manuscripts for Volume VII on contemporary legal issues in the field of Intellectual Property Rights.
Eligibility
• Academicians and faculty members
• Research scholars and doctoral candidates
• Legal practitioners and advocates
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Policymakers and government officials
• Industry and IP professionals
• Members of the judiciary
• Technology and innovation professionals
Theme
• Contemporary Legal Issues in the Field of Intellectual Property Rights
Sub-Themes
• Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and Intellectual Property
• Patent Law and Emerging Technologies
• Trademarks, Brands and Consumer Protection
• Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
• IPR Enforcement and Remedies
• IPR and Open Innovation
• Comparative IP Law and Policy
• IPR Policy Reforms in India and Abroad
• Authors may also submit on any other contemporary topic of relevance to intellectual property law.
Submission Guidelines
• Word Limit: 5,000–8,000 words, inclusive of footnotes and abstract
• Co-authorship is permitted, with a maximum of two authors from the same or different institutions
• Manuscripts must be analytical and arrive at a definite conclusion on the subject matter
• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
• Plagiarism below 10% is permitted; plagiarism in any form may result in immediate rejection
• Abstract must not exceed 300 words and must be inclusive of the overall word limit
• Abstract must state the research question, methodology, key arguments and conclusions
• Abstract must include 5–7 keywords
• Citations must follow OSCOLA 4th Edition
• Citations must be provided through footnotes only
• Substantive footnoting is not permitted
Formatting Requirements
• Title: Times New Roman, size 15, bold, 2.0 line spacing, centre-aligned
• Abstract: Times New Roman, size 12, italicized, 1.5 line spacing, justified, 2.0 margins
• Main Body: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified
• Headings: Times New Roman, size 14, 1.5 line spacing, centre-aligned
• Sub-headings: Times New Roman, size 13, italicized, 1.5 line spacing, centre-aligned
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, 1.0 line spacing, justified
• Margins: One inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Peer Review
• All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by subject experts.
• The decision of the Editorial Board and reviewers will be final and binding.
Important Dates
• Last Date for Submission of Abstracts: 5th September 2026
• Communication of Abstract Selection/Rejection: Within 15 days of abstract submission
• Last Date for Submission of Full Papers: 1st October 2026
• Tentative Date of Publication: January 2027
Fees
• The Journal does not charge any submission or publication fees, unless otherwise specified.
Contact Details
• Ms. Anushka Samdurkar, Research Assistant, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair: 7378686661
• Ms. Chetna, Research Assistant, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair: 7206660914
• Ms. Ridhima Shrivastava, Intern, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair: 8319398960
• Ms. Mahima Bundela, Secretarial Assistance, NLIU-DPIIT IPR Chair: 9907519766
• Email: dpiitiprchair@nliu.ac.in
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply at the submission link by submitting an abstract of maximum 300 words along with 5–7 keywords. Selected authors will be invited to submit full manuscripts in accordance with the submission guidelines.
