ISIPPE-1 Symposium

1^st International Conference on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ICIPPE-1)

Date - 13-15 June 2023

Call for Papers

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (Kenya), under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (Kenya), in partnership with other stakeholders including the private sector, will organize the first International Conference on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ICIPPE-1) in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 13-15, 2023, at the Bomas of Kenya.

The conference will feature diverse approaches to engage attendees, such as research paper presentations, expert talks on relevant issues, and the sharing of testimonials concerning intellectual property rights.

The main objectives of the conference are:

1. To share experiences on best practices in combatting intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement and illicit trade;
2. To share knowledge about the use of IP in economic and social development;
3. To share IPR dispute resolution mechanism;
4. To educate the public on the utilization and exploitation of IP in the global market;
5. To strengthen partnerships and linkages on IP protection and enforcement; and
6. To leverage on IP assets and valuation.

The organizing committee invites abstracts in line with the multi-disciplinary sub-themes indicated herein. Abstracts that cut across more than one sub-theme are encouraged.

Theme: 

Addressing IPR infringement and related forms of illicit trade enforcement to spur a digital-driven economy.

Sub-themes:

• Best practices in combatting IPR infringement and illicit trade
• IPR dispute resolution mechanism
• Utilization and exploitation of IP in the global market
• Partnerships and linkages on IP protection and enforcement
• IP assets and valuation
• IP enforcement in digital age
• IP protection in the creative industry
• Enforcement strategies for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• The role of IP in fashion Industry

Important Dates

• Deadline for submission of abstracts: Apr 17, 2023
• Notification of accepted abstracts: Apr 30, 2023
• Registration deadline: May 1, 2023
• Deadline for submission of full papers: May 21, 2023

Important Information

• The conference will offer the option of both virtual and physical participation, giving attendees the flexibility to join the event in-person or remotely via a digital platform.
• The abstracts should have a maximum of 300 words and should indicate the sub-theme(s) being addressed. For details about the full paper format, Click here. The abstract and full papers should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed.
• The conference organizers are considering the possibility of publishing the conference papers in a journal.
• There will be exhibitions at the sidelines of the conference.
• This conference and exhibition is open to individuals, organizations and educational institutions

Further details will be provided at a later date

Additional information on research papers 

• Abstracts of research papers and posters not exceeding 300 words should be e-mailed ahead of deadline to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Abstracts should clearly highlight the objective, problem, methodology, key findings/results, conclusion, recommendations and six key words.
• Each abstract should include the name of the author(s), affiliation(s), postal address, e-mail, telephone contacts and the sub-theme(s) being addressed.
• Each full paper should NOT exceed 10 pages, single spacing font size 10, Times New Roman, Tables and Figures inserted where first cited, Ms Word Format.
• All references cited in the text should be listed alphabetically following the APA format: all references listed should be cited appropriately in the text.
• All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed.