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National Blog on IPR

Blog Submissions

The National Blog on IPR is an initiative of the Naovina Development of Intellectual Property and Research Foundation. The blog seeks to create a platform for authors to share their insights on various topics concerning Intellectual Property Law and Technology. Through this, we aim to foster a vibrant community of IP law enthusiasts and create a comprehensive resource that addresses contemporary debates in IP law and technology.

We invite academicians, professionals and students with a keen interest in intellectual property law and technology to contribute to the blog. The blog will serve as a forum for engaging discussions, novel perspectives, and meaningful insights on current and emerging issues in the field of intellectual property.

Submission Guidelines

  1. Scope: Contributions should fall within the domain of Intellectual Property Law and Technology. Authors are encouraged to address current issues in these fields, offering fresh insights or original viewpoints that build upon existing discussions.
  2. Word Count: Submissions should be between 10,00 and 1,500 words. However, CDIPR retains the flexibility to adjust this range depending on the quality and relevance of the content.
  3. Format and Structure: Posts should be well-structured, utilising Sub-headings to enhance readability. References should primarily be included as Hyperlinks, particularly for recent updates or lesser-known laws. When citations are absolutely necessary, authors may use footnotes, following the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
  4. Review Process: All submissions will go through a Two-stage internal review. Editors hold the final discretion on whether to accept or reject a post. Authors may be asked to revise their posts, addressing language, structure, or legal reasoning based on feedback from the review process.
  5. Co-authorship: A maximum of two authors per post is allowed.
  6. Anonymity in Submission: Articles should be submitted in MS Word format, with no identifiable information about the author(s) within the document.
  7. Title and Keywords: Titles should not exceed 25 words. Authors are also required to include Six Keywords summarising the core ideas of the post.
  8. Originality: By submitting their work, authors affirm that it is entirely their original creation and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. CDIPR reserves the right to take appropriate action if plagiarism is found.
  9. Submission Process: All entries must be submitted via the official Submission form, ensuring that all fields are completed accurately.
  10. Rolling Submissions: The blog accepts entries on a Rolling basis, welcoming submissions at any time.
  11. Republishing: Posts initially published on the CDIPR National Blog on IPR can be republished elsewhere, provided proper credit is given, stating: “This post was first published on the CDIPR National Blog on IPR” with URL. Subsequent publications should also notify CDIPR via email.

We encourage contributions from students, legal professionals, academicians and industry experts. Through this platform, we aspire to foster rich dialogues on crucial issues at the intersection of IP law and technology.

Suggested Sub-Themes for Blog Posts

Patents:

  1. Changes brought about by the Patents (Amendment) Rules 2024
  2. Intersection of Competition Law and Patent Law
  3. Implications of AI on the Existing Patent Regime

Trade Secrets:

  1. Interplay between Patents and Trade Secrets in Medical Technologies
  2. Trade Secrets Protection in the Gig Economy and Remote Workplaces
  3. Cross-Border Trade Secrets Disputes and Arbitration as a Means of Resolution
  4. EU’s AI Act and Generative LLMs: Implications on Trade Secrets

Copyright:

  1. Copyrighting Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content
  2. Copyright in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
  3. Open-Source Licensing and Copyright
  4. Copyright in the Metaverse
  5. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Copyright
  6. Copyright and Disability: Accessible Works and Assistive Technologies
  7. Copyright and Folklore: Protecting Intangible Cultural Heritage

Design and Art:

  1. Role of Design Patents in the Fashion Industry
  2. Cultural Appropriation vs. Inspiration: A Legal Perspective
  3. IPR Protection for Emerging Technologies in Art and Design
  4. Protecting Traditional Art Forms and Cultural Heritage through IPR

Industrial Design:

  1. Importance of Industrial Design in Protecting Aesthetic Aspects of Products
  2. Significance of Industrial Design for Global Businesses
  3. Development of Legal Protection for Industrial Design
  4. Country-Specific Analysis of Industrial Design Protection

We encourage contributions from students, legal professionals, academicians and industry experts. Through this platform, we aspire to foster rich dialogues on crucial issues at the intersection of IP law and technology.

Submission Form

For any queries or concerns regarding topic selection or submission guidelines, feel free to write to us at cdipr@icchr.in. We look forward to your valuable contributions. Let’s create a vibrant community to advance discussions in IP and Technology law together!