The landscape of Intellectual Property (IP) law is undergoing a profound transformation. Once viewed primarily through the lenses of economics and legal doctrine, IP today sits at the crossroads of innovation, technology, public health, cultural production, human rights, and social justice. Recognizing this evolution, Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis Group) has announced a new Article Collection titled “Intellectual Property Laws: Interdisciplinary Perspectives,” edited by Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli.
This special collection seeks to foster a broader and more nuanced understanding of IP law by encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship that extends beyond conventional legal analysis. Researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners are invited to contribute original research examining how intellectual property frameworks shape and are shaped by social, economic, political, and technological realities.
About the Collection
As societies become increasingly knowledge-driven and digitally interconnected, questions surrounding ownership, access, creativity, and innovation have acquired unprecedented significance. Intellectual property regimes influence not only markets and businesses but also access to medicines, scientific collaboration, cultural preservation, digital freedoms, and sustainable development.
The collection aims to bring together perspectives from disciplines such as sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, media studies, science and technology studies, and law to explore the broader societal implications of IP governance.
Themes and Areas of Interest
The editors welcome submissions addressing a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- The political economy of intellectual property and its impact on global inequality.
- Intellectual property’s relationship with human rights, public health, and access to knowledge.
- Socio-legal analyses of copyright, patent, and trademark systems in the digital era.
- Intellectual property and the protection of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and indigenous rights.
- The influence of IP frameworks on scientific research, collaboration, and open science initiatives.
- Critical interdisciplinary examinations of emerging IP regimes governing artificial intelligence, big data, biotechnology, and related technologies.
- Comparative and empirical studies relating to intellectual property enforcement and regulatory practices.
Journal Details
Submissions will be published in Cogent Social Sciences, a reputed peer-reviewed journal published by the Taylor & Francis Group.
Journal Highlights:
- Scopus Indexed
- ESCI (Web of Science)
- Impact Factor: 1.6 (Q2)
- More than 2 million annual downloads worldwide
Submission Information
Submission Deadline:
Submissions are being accepted on a rolling basis until 15 March 2027.
Submission Instructions:
Authors should select the “Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice” section during submission and choose “Intellectual Property Laws: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” from the collection dropdown menu.
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