Its IP Time is an independent publication focused on Indian Intellectual Property Law. We publish practical, well-researched, and accessible content that helps students, practitioners, researchers, founders, and businesses understand IP law with clarity. If you have valuable insights to share, we welcome high-quality contributions that align with our editorial standards.
What We Publish
We currently accept original articles in areas including:
- Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Patent Law, Industrial Designs
- Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets
- IP Litigation & Recent Court Decisions
- Technology & Artificial Intelligence, Domain Name Disputes
- Licensing & Commercialisation
- Comparative IP Law
- Practical Guides for Practitioners and Businesses
We are particularly interested in articles that explain complex legal issues in a practical and accessible manner.
Editorial Standards
Every submission is reviewed before publication. We look for articles that are:
- Original and unpublished.
- Factually accurate and legally sound.
- Well-structured and easy to read.
- Supported by relevant authorities wherever appropriate.
- Free from promotional or marketing content.
Submissions may be edited for grammar, clarity, formatting, citations, style, or consistency with our editorial guidelines.
Publication is at the sole discretion of the editorial team.
Submission Guidelines
Please ensure your submission meets the following requirements:
- Word count: 1000–2,500 words
- Original work that has not been published elsewhere
- Proper citations wherever required
- Clear headings and logical structure
- Accurate case names, statutory references, and citations
- A concise author biography (50–100 words)
- Optional headshot and LinkedIn profile
Where appropriate, please include links to primary legal sources such as judgments, statutes, or official notifications.
We Do Not Accept
We generally do not publish:
- AI-generated content without substantial human review
- Plagiarised or duplicate articles
- Promotional or sponsored content
- Pure opinion pieces without legal analysis
- Content unrelated to Intellectual Property Law
Editorial Review Process
Once received, your submission will undergo an editorial review. If accepted, we may:
- Edit the article for clarity and readability
- Improve formatting and headings
- Optimise the title and metadata for search engines
- Suggest revisions before publication
While we endeavour to review submissions promptly, response times may vary depending on editorial workload.
Author Attribution
Accepted contributions will include appropriate author credit, including:
- Author name
- Short biography (50-100 words)
- Organisation/Institution (if provided)
- LinkedIn profile (optional)
Copyright & Licence
By submitting an article, you confirm that:
- You are the original author of the work.
- The content does not infringe any third-party rights.
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Upon submission, Its IP Time retains copyright to publish, edit, archive, and distribute the article on its website and associated platforms while you retain ownership of your work.
How to Submit
Please email your submission to: editor@itsiptime.com, with the Subject line: Article Submission – [Your Topic]
Please attach your article in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
Before You Submit
We encourage contributors to read a few recently published articles on Its IP Time before submitting. This helps ensure that your writing style, structure, and subject matter align with the publication’s editorial approach.
We look forward to reading thoughtful, well-researched contributions that make Intellectual Property Law more accessible and meaningful to our readers.