Call For Papers
IPVarna is a devoted research organisation that focuses on the research and development of Intellectual Property Rights.
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Single Author: INR 1000/-
Co-author: INR 1800/-
Note: The payment shall be accepted after the intimation of acceptance only.
The authors shall receive a publication certificate along with the printed copy of the issue.
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We look forward to your valuable contributions in the ever-evolving world of Intellectual Property Laws.
Happy Writing!
About IPVarna Law Review
IPVarna Law Review is a double blind peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly journal that aims to invoke critical discussions on Intellectual Property Laws. It is an open-access repository that unites research scholars, academicians, law students, IP practitioners and IP enthusiasts to share insights on emerging trends, landmark cases and policy developments in the field of Intellectual Property Laws.
About Call for Papers
IPVarna Law Review invites research scholars, academicians, law students, IP practitioners and IP enthusiasts to contribute original, well-researched, critical and insightful papers on contemporary issues in the field of Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indication under Intellectual Property Laws. The selected papers will be published in Volume I Special Issue on Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indications between September 30 – October 15, 2025 (tentatively).
IPVarna Law Review invites research scholars, academicians, law students, IP practitioners and IP enthusiasts to contribute original, well-researched, critical and insightful papers on contemporary issues in the field of Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indication under Intellectual Property Laws. The selected papers will be published in Volume I Special Issue on Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indications between September 30 – October 15, 2025 (tentatively).
Eligibility
- Open to research scholars, academicians, law students, IP practitioners and IP enthusiasts.
- Co-authorship up to two authors is allowed.
- The submission must be original and unpublished.
Themes (Non-Exhaustive)
1. The Scope and Limits of GI Protection under Indian Law
2. Traditional Knowledge and the Patentability Debate
3. GI Law: From Consumer Indication to Cultural Protection
4. Comparative Analysis of GI Laws in India and the EU
5. Role of the Biological Diversity Act in Protecting TK
6. Empowering Artisanal Communities through GI
7. Traditional Knowledge as a Collective Right: Legal Gaps and Proposals
8. Protecting Indigenous Knowledge without Commodifying It
9. Community Participation in the GI Registration Process
10. GI Governance and Representation: Who Gets to Speak for Tradition?
11. Intersection of GI, Folklore, and Intangible Cultural Heritage
12. GI and Environmental Sustainability: Can Law Protect Both Land and Legacy?
13. Traditional Medicine and the Law: Between Recognition and Regulation
14. Geographical Indications and Rural Economic Development
15. Cultural Appropriation vs. Legal Recognition in TK Frameworks
16. India’s Global Strategy on GI & TK in Trade Negotiations (WTO, WIPO, etc.)
17. The Future of Sui Generis TK Protection: Is the Current Model Enough?
18. GI and Traditional Knowledge in Free Trade Agreements
19. Digital Documentation and Databases of TK: IP or Open Access?
2. Traditional Knowledge and the Patentability Debate
3. GI Law: From Consumer Indication to Cultural Protection
4. Comparative Analysis of GI Laws in India and the EU
5. Role of the Biological Diversity Act in Protecting TK
6. Empowering Artisanal Communities through GI
7. Traditional Knowledge as a Collective Right: Legal Gaps and Proposals
8. Protecting Indigenous Knowledge without Commodifying It
9. Community Participation in the GI Registration Process
10. GI Governance and Representation: Who Gets to Speak for Tradition?
11. Intersection of GI, Folklore, and Intangible Cultural Heritage
12. GI and Environmental Sustainability: Can Law Protect Both Land and Legacy?
13. Traditional Medicine and the Law: Between Recognition and Regulation
14. Geographical Indications and Rural Economic Development
15. Cultural Appropriation vs. Legal Recognition in TK Frameworks
16. India’s Global Strategy on GI & TK in Trade Negotiations (WTO, WIPO, etc.)
17. The Future of Sui Generis TK Protection: Is the Current Model Enough?
18. GI and Traditional Knowledge in Free Trade Agreements
19. Digital Documentation and Databases of TK: IP or Open Access?