Call for Papers by DPIIT-IPR Chair at Osmania University

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at Osmania University aims to promote IPR Culture and contribute to IPR research and knowledge.

Closing Date: 20-05-2023(alert-warning)

About OUJIPR

The DPIIT-IPR Chair, Osmania University is launching a peer-reviewed open-access Online Journal in the area of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) entitled Osmania University Journal of IPR (OUJIPR) a with an objective to provide a common platform for bringing together the research works and disseminating knowledge on IPRs.

About the Opportunity

The DPIIT-IPR Chair at Osmania University is calling for papers from eligible candidates for its Online Journal in the area of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IPRs.

Theme

The papers may be submitted on the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IPRs.

Sub Themes

• Issues of attribution in AI-generated works.
• ChatGPT and IPR issues; AI and Copyright.
• AI and Trademarks; AI and Blockchain.
• AI and IP policy relating to Art, Music.
• Entertainment, and Technology.

Submission Categories

• Article: 5,000 – 8,000 words:- A complete analysis of a certain subject is expected in the Article. It must examine or analyze the current situation, pointing out the gaps and suggesting viable remedies. The author may adopt a historical, exploratory, comparative, or multi-disciplinary approach to substantiate the argument. Articles with empirical research are encouraged.

• Essay: 2,500 – 5,000 words:- An essay is comparatively more succinct than an article and may put forth the idea and the argument of the author in a briefer manner.

• Book Review: 2,000 – 4,000 words:- A book review may contain a detailed description, and critical analysis of a book’s quality, meaning, and significance.

• Comment: 1,500 – 3,000 words:- Any recent judgment, a landmark case, or any current enactment or Bill pending before the Parliament or a State Legislature may be the theme of a Comment.

All the submissions must contain an Abstract of up to 200 words providing a summary of the contribution and up to 5 Keywords. The word limits are exclusive of abstract, footnotes; and the authors are requested to strictly adhere to it.

Submission Guidelines

• All submissions must be made in electronic form in Word format (.doc/.docx) only.
• Co-authorship is allowed up to a maximum of two persons.
• All submissions must be accompanied by a Covering Letter stating the Name, Designation, and Affiliation of the author/authors; Contact details of the author including email and phone number; and the Title of the Manuscript.
• The author/s shall mention their particulars only in the Covering Letter and not in the manuscript of submission.
• The author/s shall submit a Declaration along with the submission stating that the manuscript is their original work, is in compliance with the research ethics and it is not published/submitted for consideration in any other publication.
• The author/s shall also submit a Brief-Bio about themselves in about 100 words along with their submission.
• Plagiarism in any form shall result in rejection of the submission, and the decision of the Board of Editors in this matter shall be final.
• The Board of Editors may make changes that are necessary to meet the requirements of space and format of the Journal.
• The decision on publication of the manuscript would be intimated to the author tentatively within (30) Thirty days of receipt of the submission.

Formatting Guidelines

• The Title of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman font, size 14; the Abstract should be in Times New Roman font, size 12 italic style; and the body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman font, size 12 with 1.5 spacing and justified alignment.
• The footnotes and references should be in Times New Roman font, size 10 with single spacing.
• The submissions shall adhere to The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA), Fourth Edition 2012.
• The author/s may refer to the OSCOLA Quick Reference Guide for guidance. The citations shall be in the form of footnotes only and followed by References if required.
• There shall be no footnote/citation included in the abstract.
• Footnotes should be numbered in sequential order and References, if any, shall be listed at the end of the manuscript in alphabetical order.
• The Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the footnotes/references.
• The author/s may include acknowledgments, if any, with an ‘*’ at the beginning of the footnotes.

How to Submit?

The submissions shall be mailed to iprchairou@gmail.com with the email subject ‘OUJIPR Submission’.

Submission Deadline

• The last date for submission of manuscripts is 20th May 2023.
• Early submissions are encouraged.

Contact Information

In case of queries please contact to:

• Dr. S. B. Md. Irfan Ali Abbas: +91 9848885394
• Mr. B. Nagaraj: +91 9700802342