CFP: International Conference on TRIPS and SDGs 2030
Join the International Conference on TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives, organised by CNLU Patna in hybrid mode on 21–22 March 2026. Submit abstracts by 15 February 2026 and explore global IP, innovation, public welfare, and sustainable development.
Introduction
As the global community approaches the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the interaction between intellectual property (IP) regimes and development priorities has become increasingly critical. In this context, the DPIIT–IPR Chair and the Centre for Innovation, Research and Facilitation (CIRF), Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, are organising an International Conference on “TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives.”
The conference will be held in hybrid mode on 21–22 March 2026, bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators from across the world to deliberate on the evolving role of the TRIPS Agreement in shaping inclusive and sustainable development outcomes, particularly for countries of the Global South.
Conference Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference Title | TRIPS and Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Global South Perspectives |
| Organised by | DPIIT–IPR Chair & CIRF, CNLU Patna |
| Mode | Hybrid (Online + Offline) |
| Online Session | 21 March 2026 (MS Teams) |
| Offline Session | 22 March 2026 (CNLU Campus, Patna) |
| Target Audience | Academicians, researchers, students, IP professionals, policymakers, startups |
| Publication | ISBN/ISSN Special Issue (Selected Papers) |
Why This Conference Matters
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) sets global minimum standards for IP protection. While it aims to promote innovation and technology transfer, its implementation often raises concerns regarding:
- Access to medicines and public health
- Climate technologies and clean energy
- Education and access to knowledge
- Agriculture, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge
- Digital innovation and inclusive growth
This conference provides a Global South-centric platform to critically assess how TRIPS flexibilities can be leveraged to align IP regimes with the SDGs’ inclusive and people-centred vision.
Key Thematic Areas
1. TRIPS, Public Welfare, and Human Development
- Access to medicines and public health (SDG 3)
- Copyright, education, and access to knowledge (SDG 4)
- TRIPS flexibilities and reduced inequality (SDG 10)
2. TRIPS, Innovation, and Economic Growth
- IP protection and technology sharing (SDG 9)
- Digital technologies, data, and IP (SDG 8)
- Patents, competition law, and fair markets
- Start-ups and inclusive innovation in South Asia
3. TRIPS, Agriculture, and Biodiversity
- Farmers’ rights and plant variety protection (SDG 2)
- Traditional knowledge and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Seed patents and sustainable farming (SDG 12)
4. TRIPS, Climate Change, and Sustainable Production
- Green technologies and climate action (SDG 13)
- Clean energy technologies and IP (SDG 7)
- Patent rules and local manufacturing
5. Global IP Governance and North–South Dialogue
- TRIPS-plus regimes and development challenges
- South Asian experiences with TRIPS flexibilities
- Gender equality in innovation systems (SDG 5)
- Global partnerships and IP governance (SDG 17)
Publication Opportunity
Selected high-quality papers presented at the conference will be:
- Subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review, and
- Published in a special issue with ISBN/ISSN.
This provides participants with a valuable academic publication opportunity in the field of international IP law and development studies.
Important Dates
- 15 February 2026 → Abstract Submission Deadline
- 20 February 2026 → Abstract Acceptance Notification
- 15 March 2026 → Full Paper Submission Deadline
- 18 March 2026 → Last Date for Registration
- 21 March 2026 → Online Conference (MS Teams)
- 22 March 2026 → Offline Conference (CNLU Campus, Patna)
Submission Guidelines (At a Glance)
- Abstract: Up to 500 words with 5 keywords
- Full Paper: 6,000–10,000 words
- Format: MS Word (.docx)
- Citation Style: Bluebook (20th Edition)
- Plagiarism Limit: Maximum 10% (excluding footnotes)
- Language: English only
- AI-generated content: Strictly prohibited
Registration & Abstract Submission Link
👉 Submit Abstract & Register Here: https://forms.gle/gmbUFtv5EFv4LDPC6
Who Should Participate?
- Law and policy academicians
- Researchers and doctoral scholars
- Law students and postgraduate students
- IP attorneys and legal practitioners
- Policymakers and government officials
- Innovators, start-ups, and entrepreneurs
About the Host Institution: CNLU Patna
Established in 2006, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, is one of India’s premier law universities, located in Bihar—a region historically associated with democracy, philosophy, and learning. The university actively promotes cutting-edge legal research and interdisciplinary scholarship through initiatives such as the DPIIT–IPR Chair and CIRF.
REGISTRATION FEES
Contact Details
📧 Email: cnludpiitiprchair@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 9818012429 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST)
📱 WhatsApp: +91 9955041079
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