Aims and scope
The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology (JIPIT) Law is an academic journal founded by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT). CIPIT undertook this endeavour to provide a platform for academic research on Intellectual Property and Technology Law, particularly as such topics relate to the Global South. We welcome submissions originating from all geographic regions.
Peer-review process
Manuscripts can be submitted at any time; nevertheless, articles sent after March 1st of every year will be published in the next year’s volume.
First, the Editorial Committee reviews all manuscripts, checking for completion of all the instructions criteria. All manuscripts must comply with our ethical standards (based on COPE standards) and, at the end of the process, authors must sign a Statement of Originality and Authorization for Publication. If some criteria are not met, the author(s) will be duly informed.
After the initial revision, the Editorial Committee sends the manuscript to two independent, external peer reviewers, who evaluate the paper for academic quality. At least one reviewer will fill the reviewer’s form. Neither the author identity nor the other peer review identity is revealed to any of the peers, to fulfil the requirements of the double-blind peer-review procedure. Once reviewers submit their votes, the Editor chooses either to accept with adjustments, to accept fully, or to reject the manuscript.
The Journal’s Editorial Team notifies the author of its decision after a maximum period of six months from submission. Once the papers are accepted and corrections made, the articles are then sent to a Copy Editor to adjust them to the style of the Journal, although no changes are made to the research’s content.
Neither the submission, the review process, nor the publication generates any cost for the author.
Privacy statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this Journal and will not be available for any other purpose or another party. The user may at any time exercise their rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition by contacting the following email address: cipit@strathmore.edu
Publication frequency
The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology (JIPIT) is printed annually around March. Articles are published first online on this website before the printed publication.
Open access policy and filling
JIPIT is available immediately and at no cost to all customers in its digital edition. We think that free access promotes a greater exchange of knowledge around the globe. Nevertheless, the printed edition has a minimum price to cover its costs.
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Indexing and visibility
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Exchanges and subscriptions
JIPIT is open to exchange its periodic publications with any national or international institution. In order to obtain detailed exchange information, please write to us at the email cipit@strathmore.edu
The Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology (JIPIT) Law is an academic journal founded by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT). CIPIT undertook this endeavour to offer and provide a platform for academic research on Intellectual Property and Technology Law in jurisdictions within the Global South.
Papers are subjected to double-blind review. They are first published online, after approval. Printed volumes are published annually.
Journal of Intellectual Property and Information Technology (JIPIT) [ISSN 2788-6727] is a journal published by Strathmore University (Nairobi, Kenya)
