Prefatory Note

Intellectual Property (IP) law presents unique challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, with domestic legal systems varying across countries like India, the USA, and Germany. IP incentivizes the development of groundbreaking technologies like renewable energy systems and water purifiers, which can be commercialized, attract investment, and provide practical solutions to the global sustainability agenda. The relationship between IP and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is particularly significant in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. IP protection encourages innovations aligning with circular economy principles, helping to achieve various SDG targets. This webinar will explore how IP intersects with information technology and facilitates the development of innovations in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture sectors. Understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by IP in the energy sector can foster effective collaborations, enhance global access to sustainable technologies, and contribute meaningfully to achieving SDGs.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions of original research papers, case studies, and policy analyses from academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students in the field of law. The Editorial Board welcomes articles on the following themes:

• The role of IP in advancing renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, etc.).
• Impact of different IP frameworks on energy innovation and sustainability.
• How IP can drive innovations addressing climate change and SDGs.
• IP’s support for circular economy practices in the energy sector.
• IP’s contribution to energy-efficient agricultural innovations 
• IP strategies for scaling renewable energy innovations in developing countries.
• The role of IP in helping businesses meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in energy.
• Public-private partnerships driving clean energy innovation.
• Ensuring global access to sustainable energy through IP in low-income regions.
• The effect of national IP frameworks on the global dissemination of clean energy technologies.

We look forward to your submissions.

Submission Guidelines

Submitted abstracts must not exceed 150 words, must include a title, and be accompanied by five keywords and final manuscript must be between 5000-8000 words.

Formatting Guidelines

Submitted abstracts must not exceed 150 words, include a title, and be accompanied by five keywords. The final manuscript must be between 4000 and 5000 words. All submissions must follow the Bluebook Method of Citation 21 Edition. (A Uniform System of Legal Citation) Non-conformity will be a ground for rejection. The font shall be in Times New Roman, size 12 with a line spacing of 1.5. Footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, size 10, with single-line spacing. The selected paper will be published in Mysore University Law Journal.

Submission Guidelines 

• Submissions are accepted only in electronic form.
• Submissions must be made in Word format (.doc)/(.docx)
• The submission must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the title of the manuscript, the name, and details of the author/authors, and the author’s contact details.
• Co-authorship of a maximum of two persons is allowed.
• The proper acknowledgment must be given for such use of literature in the article submitted.
• The submission will be run through anti-plagiarism software and plagiarism in any form will result in rejection of the submission.

Registration Procedures 

• To submit a proposal, please click on Registration link:  https://forms.gle/foopSuddtLrkVkNb6
• Date: 26^thApril 2025 
• Last date of Registration: 20^thApril 2025 
• Time: 2 PM to 6 PM
• Mode:  Virtual  

Department of Studies in Law 

The Department of Studies in Law was established in 1973 and is a prominent institution in Southern India, recognized for its high standards in legal education and research. The department offers a two-year LL.M. program with specializations in Constitutional Law, International Law, and Business and Trade Law. The program is research-oriented, requiring students to complete a dissertation, many of which are published. The department also offers a Ph.D. program, supporting advanced research under the guidance of experienced faculty. It attracts a diverse student body from across India and internationally, including countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Kenya, Tanzania, and Yemen.

Contact Information

For inquiries and participation confirmation, please contact the following undersigned:

• Student Organizing Members 
  • Ms. Srishti P. Nalwar
    Student of Ist Year LLM
    Department of Studies in Law
    University of Mysore
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mobile no. +919591751376

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