Call for Papers by IPVarna Law Review [Vol. I Special Issue]: Submit by 31st Aug. 2025!

About IPVarna 

IPVarna is a devoted research organisation that focuses on the research and development of Intellectual Property Rights. They at IPVarna provide academicians, professionals, research scholars, law students and Intellectual Property Admirers a vibrant forum to exchange ideas by way of blogs and research papers. To promote deeper understanding, cooperation and awareness of the ever evolving world of Intellectual Property Rights, they organise webinars, seminars and expert lectures. 

IPVarna is an amalgamation of two words, “IP” that stands for Intellectual Property and “Varna”, a Sanskrit word that represents a variety of colours. Where “IP” illustrates a wide range of human creations implying ownership and protection over groundbreaking ideas, just like “Varna” symbolises the diversity of colours and the creativity flowing thereafter. 

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 the 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). 

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• The submission must be original and unpublished.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) 

• The Scope and Limits of GI Protection under Indian Law
• Traditional Knowledge and the Patentability Debate 
• GI Law: From Consumer Indication to Cultural Protection
• Comparative Analysis of GI Laws in India and the EU
• Role of the Biological Diversity Act in Protecting TK 
• Empowering Artisanal Communities through GI 
• Traditional Knowledge as a Collective Right: Legal Gaps and Proposals
• Protecting Indigenous Knowledge without Commodifying It
• Community Participation in the GI Registration Process 
• GI Governance and Representation: Who Gets to Speak for Tradition?
• Intersection of GI, Folklore, and Intangible Cultural Heritage
• GI and Environmental Sustainability: Can Law Protect Both Land and Legacy? 
• Traditional Medicine and the Law: Between Recognition and Regulation
• Geographical Indications and Rural Economic Development
• Cultural Appropriation vs. Legal Recognition in TK Frameworks
• India’s Global Strategy on GI & TK in Trade Negotiations (WTO, WIPO, etc.) 
• The Future of Sui Generis TK Protection: Is the Current Model Enough?
• GI and Traditional Knowledge in Free Trade Agreements
• Digital Documentation and Databases of TK: IP or Open Access? 

Submission Categories 

• Articles (3000-6000 words) 
• Essays (1000-3000 words) 
• Case Comments (1000-1500 words) 

Formatting Guidelines

• Font Size: 12 for text and 10 for footnotes 
• Line Spacing: 1.5 for text and 1 for footnotes 
• Alignment: Justified 
• Citations: ILI Citation Style. 
• Permissible Plagiarism: 15% 
• Permissible AI Content: 0% 
• The papers of all categories shall compulsorily have an abstract (150- 200 words) and keywords at the beginning followed by introduction, main content and and conclusion. 
• Any personal details of the author/s shall not be mentioned in the manuscript. 

Submitting Guidelines 

• The papers shall be submitted in .doc or .docx format only.
• The document shall be named as “Author’s Names_Paper Title”
• The papers shall be submitted on this link. 
• All contributions will undergo a thorough double blind peer-review process before they are published. 

Submission Deadlines

• Last Date of Submission: August 31, 2025. 
• Notification of acceptance along with payment link ( if accepted) shall be sent via mail to the authors within 7 days of submission. 

Payment Details 

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. 

Contact Information 

For any queries, please reach out to them at [email protected].