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

Details of the opportunity

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.

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: