Focus and Scope
About the Journal
The Journal of Intellectual Property Rights Law [2582-9742(e)] is a peer-reviewed hybrid open-access journal launched in 2018. Dedicated to the field of intellectual property, it addresses inventions, creations, and various forms of intellectual and intangible property. The journal encompasses a broad range of intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing, industrial designs, and geographical indications.
Focus and Scope
- Patent Law: In-depth analysis of patent-related topics, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the European Patent Convention (EPC), Exploration of patent subject matter, novelty, inventive steps, rights, obligations of patentees, and patent infringement.
- Trademark Law: Comprehensive coverage of trademarks, Trademark Act 1999, and the classification of trademarks, Analysis of trademark rights, infringement, and dilution.
- Copyrights Law: Examination of copyright-related issues, the Copyright Act of 1957, copyright violation, and fair dealing, Exploration of copyright protection, registration, and enforcement.
- Trade Secrets Law: In-depth coverage of trade secrets, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), non-disclosure agreements, and enforcement of trade secret rights, Exploration of trade secret infringement and the intersection with intellectual property rights.
- Licensing Law: Analysis of licensing rights, fair use, public domain, and various licensing agreements, Coverage of licensing committee activities and licensable activities.
- Patent Databases & Patent Information System: Exploration of patent databases, patent information systems, and services related to patent searches, Analysis of international patent databases, including Espacenet and Patent Scope.
- Preparation of Patent Documents: In-depth examination of the patent application process, filing procedures, and the importance of auditing before filing, Exploration of the role of governments, technical subject matter, and global trade aspects in patent preparation.
- Recent Developments in Patent System: Analysis of awareness programs, collaborations, and modernization initiatives in the Indian Patent Office, Exploration of technological and innovation support, examination guidelines, and recent advancements in the patent system.
- Protection of Trade Secrets: In-depth coverage of trade secrets as intellectual property rights and the challenges in protecting confidential business information, Exploration of legal principles, including contract law, copyright law, equity, and breach of confidence.
- Industrial Designs: Comprehensive coverage of industrial design rights, international treaties, and forums related to industrial designs, Exploration of technical assistance, training, and proposed international agreements in industrial design.
- Geographical Indications: Analysis of the protection of geographical indications for agricultural products, foodstuffs, handicrafts, and industrial products., Exploration of the relationship between geographical indications and intellectual property rights.
The Journal of Intellectual Property Rights Law invites scholarly contributions, research articles, and case studies to enrich the understanding of intellectual property laws, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge among academics, professionals, and researchers in the field.