About the Book
The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed the creation, dissemination, and consumption of creative works.
The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, social media platforms, streaming services, blockchain technologies, and algorithm-driven content generation has challenged traditional understandings of authorship, ownership, originality, and fair use.
This edited volume seeks to critically examine how copyright law is evolving in response to these technological disruptions and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Guided by the vision of “Rethinking copyright law for a future of innovation, inclusivity, and fairness,” the volume aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for scholars and practitioners to explore the legal, ethical, technological, and policy dimensions of creativity and ownership in the digital age.
Objectives of the Volume
- Critically examine the evolving contours of copyright law in the digital era.
- Analyse the impact of emerging technologies on authorship, ownership, and creative rights.
- Explore the balance between protecting creators’ rights and ensuring equitable public access to knowledge and culture.
- Foster interdisciplinary perspectives connecting law, technology, economics, and cultural production.
- Contribute to policy discourse and future-ready reforms in copyright law.
Sub-Themes
- Cluster A: Copyright Theory and Digital Transformation
- The Evolution of Copyright in the Digital Era: From Print to Platform
- Copyright Protection and Digital Content Creation
- Authorship and Ownership in the Platform Economy
- Cluster B: Artificial Intelligence and Creative Ownership
- Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: Originality and Authorship Challenges
- AI Training Data and Copyright Infringement Issues
- Ownership of AI-Generated Works and Future Regulatory Models
- Cluster C: Digital Platforms and Creative Economies
- Streaming Platforms and the New Economics of Ownership
- Intermediary Liability and Platform Regulation
- Copyright Enforcement in Social Media and User-Generated Content
- Cluster D: Innovation, Access, and Human Rights
- Fair Use and Creative Freedom in the Age of Algorithms
- Piracy, Enforcement, and Access to Knowledge
- Digital Copyrights, Freedom of Expression, and the Right to Education
- Cluster E: Emerging Technologies and Future Policy Frameworks
- Blockchain, NFTs, and Smart Contracts in Creative Industries
- Open Access, Creative Commons, and Digital Commons Movements
- Policy Futures for Copyright 2.0: Reforming Intellectual Property for the Post-Digital Society
Authors are also encouraged to propose original and emerging themes aligned with the objectives of the volume.
Submission Guidelines
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Full Chapter | 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references) |
| Last Date of Submission | 10 August 2026 |
| Font & Spacing | Times New Roman, 12 pt, Single Spacing |
| Footnotes | Times New Roman, 10 pt, Single Spacing |
| Referencing Style | Indian Law Institute (ILI) Citation Style |
| Margins | One inch on all sides; A4 Size |
| Co-authorship | Maximum Two Authors |
| Similarity Index | Must not exceed 10% |
| Review Process | Double-Blind Peer Review |
| File Format | MS Word (.docx) |
Publication Details
- ISBN Publication by a Reputed Academic Publisher
- Double-Blind Peer Review Process
- Wide Digital Distribution and Indexing (Research Gate, Amazon, Flipkart, etc.)
- E-Copy of the Published Book for Every Contributing Author
Fees
₹500/- (INR) per accepted chapter, payable only after final acceptance.
Submission Procedure
Submissions are to be made via email on copyright2.0editedbook@gmail.com
Contact Details
yuvrajrathi51@gmail.com and niyatipokhriyal@gmail.com
