Submission Guidelines for Asia-Pacific Intellectual Property Management and Innovation Book Series

General Submission Rules

Submitted manuscripts cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic). Please note: "publication" in a working-paper series does not constitute prior publication. In addition, by submitting material to the Book Series, the author is stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another publication (electronic or print) and that he or she will not submit the material to another publication (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at Asia-Pacific IP Management and Innovation Book Series. If you have concerns about the submission terms for Asia-Pacific IP Management and Innovation Book Series, please contact the editors.

GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

OBJECTIVES

The Asia-Pacific IP Management and Innovation Book Series is an interdisciplinary publication that publishes peer-reviewed books and manuscripts covering all aspects of intellectual property (IP) management and innovation, particularly in the Asia-Pacific context. The Book Series primarily publishes two types of books:

  1. Monographs, which are long articles (or effectively short books) detailing in-depth studies of a single, specialized subject or an aspect of it.
  2. Anthologies which comprise multiple chapters on a topic or theme, wherein each chapter is written by a different author or set of co-authors.

    3. Full-length books may also be published as part of the Book Series. Authors interested in publishing full-length books are invited to contact the editors.

The Book Series is especially interested in manuscripts that contribute new knowledge on the strategic management of IP, innovation, creativity, and knowledge and technology transfer. Books may present novel theoretical frameworks, results and discussion of experimental analyses, and case studies. The Book Series may also publish manuscripts on topics that would be useful for the career development of professionals working in the field of IP and innovation. The Book Series may also publish manuscripts presenting technology showcases from industry and academia, and the latest news and trends on IP management and innovation in the Asia-Pacific.

SCOPE

Manuscripts submitted to the Book Series may take the following forms:

  1. Research. A report on any type of research conducted by the author/s, including: construction or testing of a theory, model, or framework; action research; empirical research; applied research; market research; and surveys and focus group discussions.
  2. Review. Critical overview (i.e., not merely a summary) of a concept, method, or phenomenon, including critical evaluation of prior research, presentation of a theoretical framework, and suggested avenues for further research.
  3. Case Study. Description of interventions or experiences, and key insights obtained from them.
  4. Policy Brief. Review or analyses of government, industrial, or academic policies, or proposals for new policy or policy amendments.
  5. Viewpoint. Opinion of author/s on a particular issue or topic, or descriptive or instructional manuscript about current trends and best practices.

The Book Series also welcomes critiques, short notes, or comments on previously published material. Rejoinders from the authors of these articles are also welcome. Manuscripts on topics that would be useful for the career development of professionals working in the field of IP management and innovation, technology showcases from industry and academia, and the latest news and trends on IP management and innovation in the Asia-Pacific may also be considered for publication. The Editors shall have the discretion to publish certain types of submissions.

While submissions can take the forms outlined above, accepted manuscripts will be published either as monographs or as chapters within anthologies, depending on their scope and length. The editors reserve the discretion to determine the appropriate format for publication.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Books will primarily be published in electronic form. However, a limited number of printed copies will also be made available. The Editors will endeavor to publish electronic versions of books, particularly monographs and anthology chapters, immediately upon final acceptance of the Editorial Committee.

SUBMISSION OF INITIAL MANUSCRIPT

Authors are required to carefully read these Guidelines for Authors and ensure that the manuscript conforms to these guidelines. The authors may submit their manuscript through Animo Repository at https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/apjipmi/.

The Editorial Committee will invite two (2) expert reviewers from the relevant field to assess the submission. The review and the comments will be sent back to the author for revision. After which, the revised manuscript will be forwarded to the Editors-in-Chief or the original reviewers for final determination in the inclusion in the Book Series. Under this process, reviewers and authors are anonymous to each other.

In addition, manuscripts must be copy-edited for English fluency and clarity before submission for publication. Authors are strongly advised to employ the services of a professional editor to copy-edit the main text, list of references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts not conforming to the guidelines and referencing style of the Asia-Pacific Book Series of Intellectual Property Management and Innovation will be returned to the author for appropriate revision.

MONOGRAPH, ANTHOLOGY CHAPTER, OR FULL-LENGTH BOOK?

Manuscripts submitted to the Asia-Pacific Book Series will be published either as monographs or as chapters in an anthology, based on their scope, length, and subject matter.

Monographs

Manuscripts that provide an in-depth analysis of a specialized subject, present comprehensive research findings, or propose new theoretical frameworks are suitable for publication as a monograph. Typically, monographs are longer works (approximately 30,000-40,000 words) that explore a single topic in detail. They may stand alone as a self-contained book within the series.

Anthology Chapters

Manuscripts that focus on a specific aspect of a broader theme or offer a concise contribution (e.g., a case study, policy brief, or research article) are more appropriate for inclusion as a chapter in an anthology.

Anthology chapters typically range between 5,000-10,000 words and contribute to a broader thematic collection of works.

The decision to publish a manuscript as a monograph or anthology chapter is made during the review process, based on the manuscript’s scope, depth, and alignment with ongoing thematic projects within the Book Series. Authors may indicate their preference upon submission, but the final decision rests with the Editors-in-Chief.

Full-length books may also be published as part of the Book Series. Authors interested in publishing full-length books are invited to contact the editors.

STYLE GUIDELINES

A manuscript should must meet the following style guidelines: (a sample is attached)

  • Word count (monograph): 30,000 to 40,000, excluding text found in tables, figures, references, and appendices. (Manuscripts exceeding the word limit will still be considered if the additional length is necessary to fully address the topic.)
  • Word count (anthology chapter): 5,000 to 8,000 excluding text found in tables, figures, references, and appendices. (Manuscripts exceeding the word limit will still be considered if the additional length is necessary to fully address the topic.)
  • Font style and size: Arial, 11 pt.
  • Line spacing: double-spaced
  • Line numbers on all lines, restarting at each page
  • Page numbers at the center bottom of each page in the format Page X of Y
  • Page size: 8½ x 11-inch
  • Margins: one inch on the top and bottom, 0.75 inches on the left and right.
  • Alignment: justified
  • Equations are to be numbered.
  • Tables must be MS Word-formatted tables and not images.
  • Figures and charts must be MS Excel-formatted figures or graphs. If possible, include raw Excel data used to construct charts with the submission.
  • Clear and clean images set to at least 300 dpi for color or grayscale.
  • Footnotes should be avoided as much as possible. All references and/or content notes must be placed at the end of the text.
  • Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words, and should summarize the objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
  • Up to ten keywords should be provided for easy indexing.

The manuscript should follow guidelines given in the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA style). For legal references, the APJIPMI provides the following guidelines. These guidelines are based on: (1) The Legal Bluebook: Citation System Guide - Research Guides at Harvard Library. The Bluebook - Bluebook Legal ; and (2) The Legal Citation Guide of the Ateneo Law Journal.

Common Citations (in-text) for Philippine Legal Text.
  • Constitution, Laws, Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Issuances
  1. Title of the Text, date of promulgation
    Example: (Intellectual Property Code as amended, 1997)
  2. Title of the Text (date)
    Example: According to Section 2 of the Intellectual Property Code (1997), the State recognizes that an effective intellectual and industrial property system is vital to the development of domestic and creative activity.
  • Cases
  1. (Name of Petitioner v. Name of Respondent, date.)
    Example: Copyright, in the strict sense of the term, is purely a statutory right. Being a mere statutory grant, the rights are limited to what the statute confers (Pearl & Dean (Phil.), Incorporated v. Shoemart, Incorporated, and North Edsa Marketing, Incorporated, 2003).
  2. Name of Petitioner v. Name of Respondent (date)
    In Pearl & Dean v. Shoemart (2003), the Court ruled that copyright, in the strict sense of the term, is purely a statutory right.
  • Constitution

PHIL. CONST., Article Number, § Section Number (Date of Constitution).
Example: PHIL. CONST., art 2, § 2 (1987).

  • Laws and Issuances

Full Title of the Law. [Short Title]. [Republic Act. No], § section number (date)
Example: An Act Prescribing The Intellectual Property Code And Establishing The Intellectual Property Office, Providing For Its Powers And Functions, And For Other Purposes. [INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CODE]. Republic Act. No. 8293, § 2 (1997) (as amended).

  • Pending Bills

Title of Bill, Bill No., § Section, Session of Congress (year).
Example: An Act Providing For Government Financial Institutions Unified Initiatives To Distressed Enterprises For Economic Recovery (Guide), H.B. No. 0001, § 2, 19th Congress, 2d Reg. Sess. (2022).

  • Implementing Rules and Regulations

Title of Rules, Circular No., citation, (date of implementation).
Example: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, Trade names, and Marked or Stamped Containers, Memorandum Circular No. 17-010, Rule 1404 (July 7, 2017).

  • Cases

Name of Petitioner v. Name of Responden>, G.R. No citation (date).
Example: Pearl & Dean (Phil.), Incorporated v. Shoemart, Incorporated, and North Edsa Marketing, Incorporated, G.R. No. 148222 (2003).

SUBMISSION OF REVISIONS AND FINAL MANUSCRIPT

The author of a manuscript should submit revisions and ultimately the final manuscript electronically via Animo Repository The preferred word processor for the final version is Microsoft Word, and submissions must be made either in .docx or .doc form. A detailed set of guidelines will be sent to the author once a manuscript is accepted for publication.

Authors of submitted manuscripts must also submit a short profile (100 words or less). The profile should include the complete name of the author/s, academic and/or professional affiliation/s, and educational background/s. The profile will be included in a separate “About the Authors” section of the paper.

NON-PREJUDICIAL DISCLOSURE

Authors are advised to note Section 25 of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines which provides for the twelve month period for non-prejudicial disclosure made by the inventor/author. De La Salle University and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines are not bound by the rules of confidentiality and all submissions will constitute sufficient disclosure for the purposes of Section 25 as stated above. By submitting, the author/s agree to hold De La Salle University and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, the Editorial Committee, the Advisory Committee, including its employees, consultants, and officers, free and harmless against any claim or liability resulting from the submission.

COPYRIGHT, PERMISSIONS, AND CONSENT TO PUBLISH

Submission of a manuscript to the Book Series implies the following:
  • The manuscript is original and the copyright of the manuscript belongs to the author/s, except for such duly cited excerpts from other works as may be included with the permission of the authors of such works or is compatible with fair use. The author/s may be required by the Book Series to obtain written permission to use copyrighted works used in the manuscript to the extent necessary and to indicate the sources of such excerpts.
  • The manuscript does not infringe anyone’s copyright, or otherwise violate anyone’s statutory or common law rights.
  • The manuscript has not been previously published elsewhere, or that if it has been published in whole or in part, any permission necessary to publish it has been obtained and provided to the publisher.
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously being reviewed in other journals.

Authors will be required to sign a Consent to Publish form to confirm the above implications.

FUNDING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Manuscripts must include a section with the heading “Declarations” which may include the following sub-sections:
  • Funding - provides information on whether the research was financially supported and by whom
  • Conflicts of interest - all authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could bias their work. This information will help the Journal editors decide how to proceed.
  • Ethics approval, when appropriate

Other declarations may be provided, as appropriate.
If the authors have no conflicts of interest, they must make that declaration in this section of the paper.

IPOPHL-DLSU INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INNOVATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE

Presenters at the IPOPHL-DLSU Intellectual Property and Innovation Research Conferences are encouraged to submit full papers based on their conference presentations to the Book Series. These submissions are subject to the same editorial rules and independent review procedures applicable to all paper submissions to the journal, and comments and questions raised during the Conferences will have no effect on the decision of the Journal to publish such papers.

Authors may contact the Managing Editor at peter.tenido@dlsu.edu.ph for questions or concerns.