Call For Papers: NLIU Journal Of Intellectual Property Law (Volume 8)

The Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights (CSIPR), incorporated under the aegis of Prof. (Dr.) Ghayur Alam, Chair of IP Law at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU), is now accepting submissions for Volume 8 of the NLIU Journal of Intellectual Property Law.

Who can apply?

• Persons across the legal profession research scholars, professionals, students and others for this issue.

Submission Categories:

• Articles (3500 - 6000 words*): Article is expected to do a thorough and in-depth analysis of the problem(s) and idea(s). It must take the discussion to a logical and meaningful conclusion and must contribute to existing knowledge in the field of intellectual property law.


• Notes (2000 - 3500 words*): Note must either initiate a new discussion or provide a summary of a recent development in the field of intellectual property law.


• Case Comments (2000 - 5000 words*): Case Comment must be an analysis of a recent judgment pointing out its contribution to the development of intellectual property law. If the judgment selected has not decided the case of first impression, the Comment must provide a comparative analysis of all the judgments from the same jurisdiction on the same subject matter.


• Book Review (1000 - 3000 words*): Book Review must identify and explain the strengths and weaknesses of a recently published book.

*The word limit is inclusive of footnotes. Kindly adhere strictly to the word limit prescribed.

• Submission Guidelines:
  All submissions must be accompanied by an Abstract not exceeding 300 words.


• The topic must be of contemporary relevance. The Abstract must expressly include the novelty and usefulness of the idea that the Author wishes to put forth and must categorically mention the specific contribution of the article, beyond the existing available literature, and the practical utility of his / her recommendations.


• The introduction must introduce the topic, explain in brief the research ability of the topic, and delineate the structure of the article.


• The Author must also identify the works already existing on the topic, pointing out any gap in the existing literature and clearly formulate the research problem and the hypothesis. Overall, the submission must meet the requirements of novelty and usefulness.


• Co-authorship is permissible up to a maximum of two Authors.


• Kindly send your manuscript in MS Word (.docx) format to journalofiplaw@gmail.com,


• The submission should be accompanied by a Covering Letter which must include the following details:

• Name of Author(s)


• Contact Details - Address and Mobile No.


• Name and Address of Institution


• Course currently being pursued / Academic Qualifications

Deadline: The last date for submission of manuscripts is 20th December 2018, 11:59 PM. The subject of the email should be "Submission for Volume 8 - (Title of the manuscript)".

For any queries Email contact:
Mr. Udyan Arya Shrivastava (Convenor)
Phone: +91-8982605691

Ms. Manasvi Tewari (Co-Convenor)
Phone: +91-94071166411
Email: nliu.journalofiplaw@gmail.com

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