The Legalis IP Quarterly

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Author Guidelines

The Legalis IP Quarterly (LIPQ) is the flagship publication of Legalis IP, operating in formal association with The Intellectual Foundation. We are a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the rigorous intersection of Law, Innovation, and Policy.

LIPQ seeks to move beyond traditional "black-letter" legal analysis. We invite scholarly contributions that investigate how technological innovation acts as a catalyst for legal transformation and how policy frameworks must evolve to ensure equity in a digital-first global landscape.

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1. Aims and Scope

We welcome submissions that offer original, high-impact research in the following domains:

  • Digital Jurisprudence: Strategies to counter digital colonialism and architect sovereign legal frameworks.

  • Innovation Mechanics: Interdisciplinary studies on the interaction between disruptive technologies (AI, Blockchain, etc.) and global Intellectual Property regimes.

  • Public & Digital Policy: Data-driven critical analysis of legislation with actionable recommendations for systemic reform.

  • Techno-Legal Equity: Research at the nexus of technology, administrative justice, and mental health policy.

2. Submission Categories

Authors must categorize their work into one of the following technical tiers (word counts include footnotes):

  • Research Articles (6,000 – 10,000 words): Comprehensive original research providing a significant theoretical or empirical contribution.

  • Policy Essays (3,000 – 5,000 words): Analytical pieces focusing on contemporary innovation trends or legislative critiques.

  • Notes & Comments (2,000 – 3,500 words): Focused analysis of specific legal developments or technical nuances.

  • Case Commentaries (1,200 – 2,000 words): Critical examination of recent landmark judicial decisions.

3. Manuscript Preparation 

To maintain the technical integrity, all manuscripts must adhere to these specifications:

  • Typography: The entire manuscript must be in Times New Roman.

  • Body Text: Size 12, 1.15 line spacing, and fully justified.

  • Footnotes: Size 10, 1.0 line spacing, and fully justified.

  • Language: Submissions must be in British English (OED spellings).

  • Punctuation: Consistent use of the Oxford Comma is mandatory.

  • Abstract: A concise abstract of 250–300 words and 5 keywords must precede the main text.

4. Citation and Referencing

LIPQ strictly mandates the use of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (22nd Edition).

  • Journal: Author Name, Title of Article, Vol. No. Journal Name Page (Year).

  • Statute/Policy: Name of Act, § Section Number (Year).

  • Case Law: Case Name, Vol No. Reporter Page (Year).

5. Ethical Guidelines & Integrity

  • Plagiarism: All submissions undergo rigorous screening. The similarity index must be strictly below 15%.

  • Exclusivity: Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere or previously published.

  • AI Disclosure: Authors must explicitly state if AI was used for research or drafting, specifying the model and prompts utilized.

  • Peer Review: We utilize a double-blind peer-review process to ensure objective excellence. Ensure all identifying information is removed from the file for the initial review.

6. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format through our submission portal. For general inquiries or technical assistance, please contact the editorial board at the editor@legalisip.com .

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to Author Guidelines.

    • Originality: The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).

    • File Format: The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file format.

    • Scope & Relevance: The manuscript aligns with the multidisciplinary focus of the journal, specifically addressing the intersection of Law, Innovation, and Policy.

    • Technical Standards: The text is 1.15-spaced; uses a 12-point Times New Roman font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.

    • Style & Language: The text adheres to British English standards (including the use of the Oxford comma) and the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the .

    • Citations: All citations strictly follow The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (22nd ed.).

    • Anonymization: The instructions for have been followed, and author names and affiliations have been removed from the manuscript file to facilitate a double-blind peer review.

    • Ethical Disclosure: The author(s) confirm that any use of AI tools has been disclosed and that the similarity index of the manuscript is below 15%.

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