Call for Papers: Collaborative Conference on “Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026” (CGCIP 2026)

ABOUT VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES-TC
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) was established in the year 2000 and is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). The institute is ISO 9001:2015 certified, recognised by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f), and holds NAAC A++ accreditation. VIPS-TC operates through eight schools with a vibrant academic community of over 12,000 students and 400+ faculty members, offering a multidisciplinary learning environment. The institute adopts an outcome oriented teaching-learning pedagogy that emphasises problem-based and project-based learning to enhance student engagement beyond conventional classroom methods. Committed to academic excellence, innovation, and quality professional education, VIPS-TC functions in alignment with its vision of establishing centres of excellence and its mission of “Man Making, Character Building, Nation Building.”

ABOUT VIVEKANANDA SCHOOL OF LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES, VIPS-TC
Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS) of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus (VIPS-TC) is a distinguished institution committed to shaping legal professionals who are not just knowledgeable but also principled, socially responsive, and ready to lead. VSLLS has become a hub for excellence in legal education. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, dedicated moot court halls, and a vibrant research and internship culture, students gain holistic legal training. Currently, the Law School of VIPS-TC is running the programmes B.A.LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., LL.M. and Phd in law in its own hi-tech, Wi-Fi-enabled campus in Delhi. VSLLS places great emphasis on the holistic development of its student where students benefit from regular internships, moot court competitions, workshops, research projects, conferences and other initiatives, ensuring a blend of theory and real world practice. The mentorship and co-curricular opportunities combine to give students a strong foundation for legal practice, policy, academia or judiciary. Since the inception of VIPS-TC, in the year 2000, a strong alumni base is created that is reflected from the achievements of its alumnis including 26 gold medalists, 68 judicial officers, 7 higher judicials, 37 Advocate on record and 9 Judicial Advocate General. The school’s active placement has enabled our graduates to secure positions in top law firms, corporate houses, government and non-government agencies and with highly reputed individuals and Senior Advocates. VSLLS, VIPS-TC continues to shape leaders of future who make meaningful contributions to the society.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
The University of New Hampshire was founded in 1866 and is the State of New Hampshire’s flagship public research university. it is committed to pursuing research that contributes to the greater good. With award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and beautiful New England campuses within reach of the mountains, the ocean, and the city of Boston, UNH puts students at the edge of possible. UNH’s research-driven education unites students from all 50 states and over 70 countries across 200+ degree programs and 100+ areas of study through interdisciplinary programs and practical learning. UNH is a research university where relationships matter, with students and faculty collaborating across disciplines to transform lives and solve global challenges. UNH Professors win major awards (Guggenheim, Pulitzer, National Science Foundation, etc.) and are called upon by lawmakers to solve the nation’s greatest challenges. Students are taught by experts in the field—and play a role in their trailblazing work. The University of New Hampshire is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

ABOUT FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL OF LAW
Founded by inventors and entrepreneurs in 1973, the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school committed to developing students who engage in challenging dialogue, embrace practice-based learning, and join alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology.. UNH Franklin Pierce is globally recognized for its Intellectual Property Law program, earning an A+ rating from PreLawmagazine. It houses the only academic IP library in the U.S. and is one of just three IP research facilities worldwide. Always pioneering innovation in legal education, UNH Franklin Pierce launched the nation’s first specialized Hybrid JD in 2019, offering concentrations in Intellectual Property, Technology & Information Law, or Health & Life Sciences Law. The school also provides specialized LLMs, Master’s degrees, and Graduate Certificates in IP, Commerce & Technology, and International Criminal Law & Justice. Renowned for experiential learning, UNH Franklin Pierce offers clinics, legal residencies, and the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program—the nation’s only competency-based, bar-alternative licensing program developed with the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The faculty at Franklin Pierce are experienced practitioners who serve as scholars, teachers, and mentors, preparing students to become the next generation of outstanding lawyers. Small class sizes foster close student–faculty connections, offering an exceptional academic experience and strong social and professional networks.Upon graduation, students join a global alumni network of 7,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, leading IP law and policy worldwide—from global tech companies and top law firms to national IP offices across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. UNH Franklin Pierce school of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association

ABOUT CENTRE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, VSLLS, VIPS-TC

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), a part of Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies (VSLLS), VIPS-TC, was established with the aim of enhancing the knowledge base in Intellectual Property Rights and raising public awareness about the IPR regime. Its objective is to support academic and policy-oriented dialogue across both individual and intersecting domains of innovation and intellectual property. The purpose of the CIPR is to ensure that students, academicians, and the general public remain continuously informed about the dynamics of IPR and developments in this rapidly evolving field. To fulfil this, CIPR organises activities including workshops, seminars, conferences, quizzes, research paper writing competitions at national and international level and field visits and many such other activities at different occasions including celebration of World IP Day. The activities undertaken by CIPR, VSLLS, VIPS-TC aims at providing clinical and experiential learning to its law students thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice and encouraging creativity and critical dialogues on emerging IPR issues.

ABOUT FRANKLIN PIERCE CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Through its relationships with leaders in industry and government around the world, the Franklin pierce Center for Intellectual Property is a global hub with rich and varied resources—including the only academic IP library in the United States and one of the most extensive selections of intellectual property courses in the country. The Center is at the forefront of thought leadership on hot-button issues, ranging from data usage and sovereignty to privacy and antitrust to SEPs and injunctive relief. The Center hosts the annual Intellectual Property Summer Institute where students, lawyers, and practitioners learn about trending topics in IP to stay in the know and ahead of the curve. Participants are immersed in the art and science of the study of IP and take a “deep dive” into the cutting-edge topics that are changing the way we interact with the world.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS), VIPS-TC, through its Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, is organizing a Collaborative Conference on “Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026” in collaboration with University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, Concord, USA on 24^th and 25^th April 2026, on the occasion of World IP Day 2026.

The Collaborative Conference on “Global Convergence on Intellectual Property 2026” (CGCIP 2026) invites original research papers from participants across countries that examine contemporary and emerging issues in intellectual property law within a global and comparative framework. The conference encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that explore the dynamic interaction between law, technology, innovation, trade, and public policy. The conference addresses the complex implications of intellectual property in fields such as medicine, biotechnology, entertainment and media, information technology, artificial intelligence, business strategy, competition law, sustainable innovation and many other inter-sectional fields of study with broader themes as follow:

THEMES (Note: For sub-themes, please refer to the detailed brochure)

THEME 1 – Global IP evolution and recent developments: Its framework, issues and challenges 

THEME 2 – Intellectual property rights as instruments of trade & economic policy

THEME 3 – IPR and AI: Issues, Opportunities and Challenge

THEME 4 – IP role in Business, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Environment.

THEME 5 – Intellectual property rights in medicine and public health

ELIGIBILITY:
The Conference is open to UG and PG students, research scholars, foreign delegates, legal professionals, technologists, academicians and policymakers from all disciplines.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• The paper should be based on original research work that has not been published yet.
• All submissions must be in English language only.
•  A submission may have up to two co-authors.
• Each author is required to register and pay the registration fee individually.
• Registration is mandatory to participate in the conference.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

FORMAT OF SUBMISSION
Abstract

• The author(s) must submit an abstract of 250-300 words with five keywords.
• The abstract should clearly outline the research problem, methodology, and key arguments/conclusions.
• It should also include the title of the abstract, name of the author/coauthor, affiliating institution, and contact details i.e email id and phone number.
• The participant shall submit the abstract on the given link ONLY https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6xWtBPA6lQVedFmGggRkNZyLMVSWH3PjnN9lrlCVlELVQwA/viewform  (Kindly do not submit the abstract through mail.) All abstracts shall be submitted in MS Word format (DOC or DOCX)

Full Paper

• The word limit of the paper shall be between 3000-4000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
• The font style of the paper should be Times New Roman with font size being 12 for the main text and 10 for the footnotes.
• The line spacing for the main text and footnotes should be 1.5 and 1 respectively (Endnotes are not permitted).
• Bluebook Citation 20 edition citation/Format shall be followed for the same.
• The paper must be submitted in MS Word format (DOC or DOCX).
• A maximum of 10% plagiarism is permitted including AI detector. Any paraphrasing or verbatim content without proper citation will be considered plagiarism.
• The participant shall submit the full research paper on the given link ONLY https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScClgv4BPqJhbx3qaN-GUE6BOUgao5ROEkwGWIwwemqwKE4-Q/viewform

AWARDS / INCENTIVES

Certificates will be awarded to the registered participants who attend all the sessions of the Conference.