Call for Chapters for an Edited Book on Valuation of IP Assets by CNLU

Call for Book Chapters
Edited Volume Title: Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets
Organised by: DPIIT‑IPR Chair & CIRF‑in‑IPHD, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

About the Institution

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) is a premier public law university located in Patna, Bihar, established in 2006 by the Government of Bihar. The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court serves as its ex officio Chancellor. CNLU is known for its commitment to excellence in legal education and scholarship.

About the Book

The proposed edited book titled Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets aims to explore interdisciplinary and in-depth perspectives on the evolving mechanisms, challenges, and frameworks for valuing various forms of intellectual property.

Call for Chapters

Submissions are invited from:

Students
Research Scholars
Legal Practitioners / Advocates
Academicians

Central Theme

Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets

Suggested Sub‑Themes (not exhaustive):

IP Taxation & Valuation
Management & Audit of IP Assets
IP Auditing in Valuation
Valuation of IP in the Digital Age
Strategies for Valuing IP: Needs and Challenges
Damages Evaluation for Trademark & GI Infringement
Valuation of IP in M&A: Legal and Economic Aspects
Impact of the WIPO Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources & TK
Valuation of Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks
Tax Treatment of Intangible Assets
Any other related area

Formatting & Submission Guidelines

Word Count: 4000–10,000 words (excluding footnotes)
Abstract: 300 words with 5 keywords
Text Format:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size: 12 pt (main text), 10 pt (footnotes)
- Spacing: 1.5 (main text), 1.0 (footnotes)
- Alignment: Justified
Citation Style: ILI format
File Format: Microsoft Word only (.doc/.docx)
Co‑authorship: Maximum 2 authors
Plagiarism: ≤10% | AI Similarity: 0%
Originality: Must not be published or under consideration elsewhere

Declaration Required:
Authors must submit a declaration of originality, conflict of interest, and publication consent (details in official brochure).