Details:

The Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research (CDIPR), in collaboration with the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and the Open Invention Network (OIN), invites submissions for the 2nd International Conference on SEPs and Patent Innovation (ICSPI 2026). The conference will be held virtually on July 26, 2026 under the 3rd South Asian Global Intellectual Property Summit 2026. The last date for abstract submission is **July 10, 2026.

About the Organiser

The Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research (CDIPR) is India's first non-governmental research organization dedicated to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). Established under the Naovina Development of Intellectual Property and Research Foundation, CDIPR promotes research, education, and policy development in the field of intellectual property. The organization has a global community of over 12,300 academicians and 2,200 members.

About the Conference

The 2nd International Conference on SEPs and Patent Innovation (ICSPI 2026) aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), FRAND licensing, competition law, technology governance, innovation policy, and emerging technologies.

Building on the success of its previous edition, the conference seeks to bring together academicians, judges, policymakers, patent professionals, economists, engineers, researchers, startups, industry leaders, and students from across the world to discuss the evolving legal and policy landscape governing innovation and standardization.

Mode

Virtual

Conference Date

July 26, 2026

Themes

Submissions are invited on, including but not limited to, the following themes:

• Standard Essential Patents and Future Technologies
• FRAND Licensing: Contemporary Challenges
• Patent Pools, Collaborative Innovation and Licensing
• SEPs, Competition Law and International Trade
• Artificial Intelligence, Digital Platforms and Standardisation
• SEPs and Digital Public Infrastructure
• Green Technologies and Sustainable Innovation
• Semiconductors, Electronics and Advanced Manufacturing
• Open Innovation and Open Source
• Comparative and International Perspectives on SEP Governance

Eligibility

The conference welcomes submissions from:

• Students
• Research Scholars
• Academicians
• Patent Professionals
• Lawyers
• Policymakers
• Industry Experts
• Engineers
• Innovators
• Startups
• Researchers

Submission Guidelines

Abstract

• Word Limit: 250–300 words
• Should clearly indicate the research question, methodology, and relevance to the conference themes.
• Include a maximum of 5 keywords.

Full Paper Categories

• Research Articles: 3,000–5,000 words
• Policy Papers / Legislative Analysis: 3,000–5,000 words
• Case Studies / Legal Commentaries: 2,000–4,000 words

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman
• Body Text: 12 pt
• Headings: 14 pt
• Footnotes: 10 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Citation Style: Bluebook (21st Edition)
• Language: English

Other Guidelines

• Original and unpublished work only.
• Maximum plagiarism allowed: 10%.
• AI-generated content is not permitted.
• Maximum of two authors per paper.

Recognition & Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Publication in the ISBN-edited volume "SEPs, FRAND and Patent Innovation: Contemporary Challenges and Emerging Perspectives"
• International Certificate of Presentation
• Best Paper and Emerging Scholar Awards
• Opportunity to be featured in the Global Patent Innovation Research Blog
• Publication opportunities in international policy briefs, blogs, and partner platforms
• Invitations for future international research collaborations and conferences

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: July 12, 2026
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026
• Presentation Confirmation: July 20, 2026
• Conference Date: July 26, 2026

How to Submit?

Interested participants must submit their abstracts through the official conference submission form.

Organizer

Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research (CDIPR)

In collaboration with the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and the Open Invention Network (OIN)