Call for Papers: Sharda University's Conference on Green IP & Climate Change (Submit by Dec 25)

Sharda University School of Law (SUSOL) is a dynamic and progressive Law School situated in Greater Noida (National Capital Region)

About the International Conference

In the wake of Climate Change scenario going green has become a necessity for sustainable existence. Way forward to our survival in this century depends on the resilience and capacity to mitigate Climate Change.

Given that the global climate crisis poses a difficult challenge, Green Technology is unfalteringly being recognised as a solution to the crisis. The term 'Green Technology' signifies any kind of environment-friendly or clean technology.

It further relates to the products and innovations of devices used in environmental science, green chemistry, environmental monitoring, promote sustainability and conserve the natural environment. Green technology includes the varied nature of products and systems.

Intellectual property rights are fundamental to technological innovation and development as they are conceptualised in the form of proprietary rights that can be further transferred, registered, granted and secured from infringement.

The term ‘Green Intellectual Property’ refers to the protection of innovations in the field of green technology. It is a concept where innovations which are helpful to the environment in one or the other way are legally protected.

OBJECTIVES

· To deliberate upon the Intellectual Property Rights in a special context to climate change.

· To promote sustainable development with the help of Intellectual Property Rights with the discussion on green Intellectual Property.

· To explore the issues related to technological transfer in the area of green Intellectual Property.

· To promote the creation and exchange of knowledge among professional, academic and scholars in this the area of Green Intellectual Property and Climate Change mitigation technologies

Call for Papers

The organizers of the International Conference call upon the academicians, practitioners and legal professionals, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, research scholars, students etc. to send their unpublished research papers on broad themes mentioned below. These themes are suggestive and the author can send the articles on any topic related to the Main theme of the International Conference:

· Building and Construction related green Intellectual Property

· Energy-related green Intellectual Property and Climate Change mitigation

· Farming and Forestry and need for Green Intellectual Property

· Pollution and Waste management menace and need for Green Intellectual Property contribution

· Transportation pollutants and Climate Change the need for Green Intellectual Property

· Industrial and chemical waste management and its impact on Climate in view of Intellectual Property solutions in the area

Guidelines for Abstracts

Abstracts should be without bullet points in paragraph form and should not exceed 350 words. Also, information regarding the context, intent, processes, findings, and conclusions should be included in the abstract. Co-authorship up to 2 authors are allowed.

All abstracts must be submitted by 25^th December 2020 on the email provided. Abstracts will be reviewed by an organising committee of scholars. Based on the academic exactitude, significance to the conference theme, and innovativeness of the content, abstracts will be selected. Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit, the full paper of not more than 5000 words.

Guidelines for Paper

1. Original and unpublished research papers are invited on the aforementioned themes.

2. Co-authorship is allowed up to two authors per submission.

3. The full paper should have a cover page containing the following information:

a. Title of the Paper and relevant sub-theme

b. Author’s Name(s)

c. Designation and Organisation/Institutional Affiliation

d. E-mail address

e. Contact Number

5. The Word file should be saved in the name of the author (first author’s name in case of

joint authors). This should be followed for both Abstract and Full Paper Submission.

6. The the full paper is to be submitted in a Word document according to the following specifications:

i. Title: Times New Roman, size-14, Bold, 1.5 line spacing, centre-aligned.

ii. Main Body: Times New Roman, size-12, 1.5 line spacing, justified.

iii. Heading: Times New Roman, size-14, Bold, 1.5 line spacing, centre-aligned.

iv. Sub-headings: Times New Roman, size-13, Italicized, 1.5 line spacing, centre- aligned.

v. Footnotes: Times New Roman, size-10, 1.0 line spacing, justified.

vi. Margins: One inch on all four sides.

vii. BLUEBOOK footnoting citation method to be followed (19^th Edition)

7. All submissions should be within 5000 words.

Abstract Submission Email: confrence.law@sharda.ac.in

E-certificates will be provided to all Paper presenters and participants.

Important Dates for Registration and submission

· Abstract Submission 25^th December 2020

· Intimation of selection: 30^th December 2020

· Registration, Fee submission and

Full Paper Submission in Google Form 20^th January 2021(to be provided later)

Registration Fee for Paper presentation and participation in the conference

Students: 750/- for a single author with co-author 1000/- if any).

Scholars: 1000/- for a single author with co-author 1250/- if any).

Academicians, Practitioners / Representatives of governmental and Non-governmental organizations: 1500/- per participant (Additionally Rupees 500/- for the co-author, if any).

International Submissions: $ 20 USD

Participation Fee for those who are not presenting papers: 500/-

Bank Details

Name of Account Holder: SHARDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Account Number: 912010034705440

IFSC Code: UTIB0000624

Bank Name & Address: AXIS BANK LTD., ALPHA COMMERCIAL BELT

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