About the Call:
Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis Group) is inviting submissions for its special article collection titled “Intellectual Property Laws: Interdisciplinary Perspectives,” edited by Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli. The collection seeks to explore intellectual property law through interdisciplinary lenses, examining its interaction with innovation, social justice, access to knowledge, cultural production, public health, digital rights, and sustainable development.
Researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners are encouraged to contribute original scholarship that advances contemporary discussions on the societal impact of intellectual property regimes.
Details:
• Theme: Intellectual Property Laws: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
• Journal: Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis Group)
• Editor: Dr. Gururaj Devarhubli
• Submission Deadline: Rolling Submissions Accepted till 15 March 2027
• Publication Type: Open Access Journal
Topics of Interest:
• Political economy of intellectual property and global inequality
• Intellectual property, human rights, public health, and access to knowledge
• Socio-legal studies of copyrights, patents, and trademarks in the digital era
• Intellectual property, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and indigenous rights
• Impact of intellectual property on scientific research and open science
• Emerging intellectual property regimes involving AI, big data, and biotechnology
• Comparative and empirical studies on intellectual property enforcement
• Interdisciplinary approaches to innovation, governance, and technology regulation
Who Can Submit?
• Academics and Researchers
• Legal Scholars
• Policymakers
• Practitioners
• Interdisciplinary Researchers from Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, Media Studies, Science & Technology Studies, and related fields
What This Offers:
• Publication opportunity in a reputed Taylor & Francis journal
• Indexed in Scopus and ESCI (Web of Science)
• Impact Factor: 1.6 (Q2)
• Global visibility through an open-access platform with extensive readership
• Opportunity to contribute to contemporary debates on intellectual property and innovation governance
Submission Process:
• Submit Original Research Articles, Review Papers, or Theoretical Contributions
• Select the “Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice” section during submission
• Choose “Intellectual Property Laws: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” from the collection dropdown menu
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