Call for Papers: Journal of Intellectual Property Studies
The Journal of Intellectual Property Studies (JIPS), a prestigious publication of the National Law University, Jodhpur (ISSN No. 2583-5297), invites submissions for its upcoming issue. JIPS is a dedicated forum for nationally and internationally relevant scholarly content on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), encompassing overlapping domains like Competition Law and Technology Law.
This comprehensive guide outlines the submission requirements, editorial process, and policies to help authors prepare their manuscripts for publication.
Scope and General Submission Guidelines
JIPS focuses exclusively on law and policy related to Intellectual Property and its associated legal fields. Submissions must adhere to the following core criteria:
- Originality: Manuscripts must be original and should not have been previously published elsewhere.
- Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.
- Prior Submission Disclosure: Authors must inform the Editorial Board if the manuscript is simultaneously submitted to another journal or forum. Notification of acceptance elsewhere is required immediately.
- Post-Publication Rights: Once published in JIPS, authors must seek permission from the Editorial Board before republishing the work elsewhere.
- Dispute Resolution: The decision of the Chief Editor is final in all disputes.
- Contact: All correspondence should be via email to the Managing Editor at jips@nlujodhpur.ac.in
Manuscript Categories and Word Limits
The Journal accepts submissions across four main categories. All word counts are inclusive of footnotes.
| Submission Type | Word Limit (Inclusive of Footnotes) | Abstract Requirement | Key Focus |
| Long Articles | 6,000 – 10,000 words | 250-300 words | Comprehensive literature coverage, novel perspective, and suggestions. |
| Essays | 4,000 – 6,000 words | 250-300 words | Shorter, focused treatment on a narrower topic. |
| Case Comment | Up to 5,000 words | 150-200 words | Critical analysis of significant case laws. |
| Legislative Comment | 1,000 – 3,000 words | 150-200 words | Comprehensive analysis of recent legislative developments. |
Note: Departures from the prescribed word limits will be considered only on a case-by-case basis.
Editorial and Review Policy
JIPS ensures a rigorous and fair evaluation process:
- Double-Blind Peer Review: The Journal strictly adheres to a double-blind peer review procedure to ensure impartial assessment.
- Editorial Discretion: The Editorial Board retains complete discretion over the acceptance or rejection of all manuscripts.
- Source Verification: The Journal reserves the right to request copies of any resources or authorities cited in the submission.
- Author Status Updates: Authors will be informed of the status of their manuscript as it progresses through each review stage.
Formatting and Citation Standards
To ensure consistency and quality, authors must adhere to the following specific guidelines:
- Anonymity: The body of the manuscript must not contain any information that discloses the author’s name, affiliation, or credentials to maintain the integrity of the double-blind review process.
- Citations: All relevant sources must be duly acknowledged as footnotes.
- Citation Style: The text and citation styles must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th edition).
- Speaking Footnotes: The use of Speaking Footnotes is allowed.
Generative AI Usage Policy
JIPS permits the limited and responsible use of Generative AI tools, provided the following guidelines are strictly followed:
| Generative AI Usage Percentage | Editorial Review Decision |
| Less than/equal to 20% | Permissible thresholds. |
| Between 20% – 30% | Subject to the discretion of the Editorial Board decision. |
| Beyond 30% | Summarily Rejected. |
Mandatory Disclosure: Authors must acknowledge the use of AI within their manuscript, disclosing the tool’s name, version, purpose, and the specific use cases. Authors remain fully accountable for the content’s integrity.
Submission Procedure
All manuscripts must be submitted according to the following procedure:
- Exclusive Method: Manuscripts must be submitted via the dedicated Google Form only.
- No Email Submissions: Submissions made through email (even within the deadline) will not be considered. The Journal does not accept manuscripts on a rolling basis.
- Mandatory Abstract: All submissions must be accompanied by a mandatory abstract (250-300 words for articles/essays; 150-200 words for comments) explaining the main idea, objective, and conclusions. Submissions without an abstract will be outrightly rejected.
- Expedited Review: Requests for expedited reviews are entertained only in exceptional circumstances. An email request detailing the reason should be sent to $\text{jips@nlujodhpur.ac.in}$.
Copyright Notice
Upon an offer of publication, authors must accept the following terms:
- The work shall become the property of the Journal.
- All material published in JIPS is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
- Authors may republish their work elsewhere only with prior written permission from the Journal and compliance with the Editorial Board’s specific instructions
