Time
is running out for submissions toward the bi-annual African Journal of
Intellectual Property (AJIP) Volume 1 Number 2 due to be published in May/June
2017. Interested contributors have until February 28 to file their papers.
Published
by Africa University’s College of Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance
(CBPLG) in collaboration with the African Regional Intellectual Property
Organisation (ARIPO), the journal seeks to promote a deeper understanding of
the importance and role of diverse intellectual property rights in promoting
development and growth from universities, research institutions, legal
practice, administrative bodies, the judiciary and other sectors.
The
journal offers professionals a platform to publish research in core IP subjects
including patents, copyright, designs, trademarks, traditional knowledge
written by are invited for publication.
The
journal is a response to the growing need for access to research in diverse
aspects of IP in Africa. According to ARIPO, It welcomes exploration into
intellectual property laws and policies relating to all issues including
health, education, food security, the environment in order to fill a gap in
existing academic journals through interdisciplinary IP research.
Submissions
should be between 2 500 and 4 000 words and will be peer-reviewed through a
double-blind process focussed on accuracy, relevance and suitability. Only
original work that is not being considered for publication elsewhere will be
appraised. Mail attachments in Microsoft Word Format to Mr M. Mtetwa, Managing
Editor, on ajipjournal@africau.edu.
For more on manuscript preparation, visit www.aripo.org.
