JIPIT

THE JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW (JIPIT)

The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (JIPIT) is an academic journal founded by CIPIT. JIPIT is dedicated to IP and IT matters, particularly in the Global South. JIPIT joins a growing list of field-specific academic journals. While a number of IP/IT law journals are in existence, JIPIT is among the few tackling both areas, much so within the region. JIPIT seeks to consistently publish well-thought-out, high-level research articles that render themselves to generating and publicizing new knowledge on matters affecting the Global South.

THEME: Responsible and Ethical AI Governance in Africa

⛔️ Deadline: 15 April 2025

The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (JIPIT) invites submissions for a special issue shaping the discourse on Africa’s legal, ethical, and policy dimensions of AI governance. Acceptable submissions are original, unpublished scholarly works that critically examine these dimensions, offering rigorous and innovative perspectives on regulatory frameworks, policy mechanisms, and governance strategies shaping Africa’s AI landscape.

Submission Types:

• Unpublished journal articles: Original research papers presenting rigorous analysis and insightful arguments.
• Legislative commentaries: Critical analyses of recent legislative developments in the relevant field.
• Case reviews: In-depth examinations of landmark court decisions in the relevant field with broader implications.

Sub-Themes:

We encourage contributions on any of the following sub-themes:

• AI Governance and Ethical Frameworks: Critically examine the development and implementation of governance frameworks for AI, focusing on ethical considerations, principles, and best practices to ensure responsible AI governance and ethical AI development in Africa.
• AI and Policy Development: Analyze the interplay between AI and policy, exploring how governments and regulatory bodies are shaping AI policy and considering the impact of these policies on innovation, society, and the economy.
• Regulation of AI: Challenges and Opportunities: Investigate the complex challenges and opportunities presented by regulating AI, including accountability, transparency, bias, and the need for agile regulatory approaches to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.
• AI and Data Governance (Data Sovereignty and Privacy): Explore the intersection of AI and data governance, focusing on data sovereignty, privacy rights, and the unique challenges of managing and protecting data in AI systems, particularly in diverse African contexts.
• AI, Intellectual Property, and Innovation: Examine the impact of AI on intellectual property rights, including challenges in copyright, patents, and trade secrets, and assess how legal frameworks can adapt to evolving AI technologies while ensuring a balance between protecting IP rights and fostering AI innovation and accessibility.
• Diversity and Inclusivity in AI Governance: Investigate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the development and governance of AI, exploring how to address biases, promote fairness, and ensure that AI systems benefit all segments of society, particularly marginalized and underrepresented groups in Africa.

We prioritize submissions that specifically address developments in Africa, offering novel perspectives with a defined thesis highlighting regional issues.

Submission Guidelines:

Kindly click here to make a submission or email submission to cipitjournal@strathmore.edu

⛔️ Deadline: 15 April 2025

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

JIPIT only accepts original and unpublished submissions that meet its substantive and technical requirements. Submissions are strongly encouraged via our online platform. Alternatively, authors can email submissions to cipitjournal@strathmore.edu. The Journal does not consider hard-copy submissions.

The Journal prefers to publish full-length articles (i.e., 10,000 to 25,000 words, references included). Book reviews, case commentaries, and legislative commentaries are also welcome (5,000 to 7000 words, references included).

The Journal considers submissions from law professors, practitioners, students, graduates, clerks, and independent researchers, among other contributors.

To publish in JIPIT, authors should accept and fulfil the following requirements:

• Stylistic and bibliographic requirements
• Copyright License
• Legal and ethical standards

Referencing Style: All submissions should comply with the APA referencing style.

For more authors’ guidelines, click here.

Click here to access the previous Issues.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

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