Dear All,
To
accommodate the high volume of requests from authors and delegates, the
Organizing Committee is pleased to extend the paper submission deadline
to 18th September 2025
IIT Bombay is organizing an International Conference on Role of IPR in
Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat during 26-28
November 2025 at IIT Bombay.
Please
Submit your paper through easy Chair for International Conference on
"Role of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) in promoting Indigenous
Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat" during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT
Bombay, which has been updated in the conference website.
for details, please visit : www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/
For paper submission : https://easychair.org/account2/signin?l=6004501480292672230
For registration : https://www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/register-form
Papers will be published in Springer
*Objectives*
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To explore the relationship between IPR and indigenous knowledge systems.
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To identify global best practices for protecting indigenous knowledge.
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To discuss the role of IPR in fostering sustainable development and
empowering communities.
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To examine challenges in enforcing IPR in indigenous knowledge systems.
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To promote collaborative research and innovation for a self-reliant and
developed India.
*Proposed Themes*
The conference will be structured around the following thematic areas:
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*Understanding Indigenous Knowledge Systems*
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Traditional practices in healthcare, agriculture, and crafts.
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Role of IKS in sustainable development.
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*IPR Frameworks and Indigenous Knowledge*
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Existing legal frameworks for protecting IKS.
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Best practices from other countries.
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Role of Geographical Indications (GIs) in preserving heritage.
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*Technology and Digital Transformation*
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Leveraging technology for cataloging and protecting IKS.
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Digital tools for promoting indigenous products globally.
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*Community Empowerment through IPR*
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Enhancing economic opportunities for local communities.
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Success stories of indigenous innovation and commercialization.
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*Policy and Institutional Support*
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Recommendations for strengthening IPR frameworks in India.
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Collaboration between governments, academia, and industries.
*Target Audience* The conference will invite participation from:
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Academicians and researchers in IPR, law, and indigenous studies.
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Policymakers and government officials.
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Representatives of indigenous communities.
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Legal professionals and intellectual property practitioners.
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Entrepreneurs and businesses working with traditional products.
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NGOs and international organizations focusing on cultural preservation.