AI Usage Policy

About Journal

Focus and Scope

JIPRO focuses on legal studies related to intellectual property (which refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce) in various scientific fields. These studies highlight the importance of knowledge and its application, with the aim of raising public awareness and improving societal well-being. Therefore, JIPRO welcomes articles on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including but not limited to Industrial Property (rights to inventions, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, plant variety) and Copyright (literary and artistic works like books, music, films, software), as well as communally owned intellectual property (such as traditional cultural expressions, traditional knowledge, geographical indications, genetic resources).

Open Access Policy

The works in this journal are openly licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This license grants readers the freedom to:

Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially under the following conditions:

Attribution
Readers must give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and JIPRO, provide a link to the CC BY-SA 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), and indicate if changes were made. Such credit must not imply endorsement by the licensor.
ShareAlike
If readers remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
No Additional Restrictions
Readers may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

Journal History

JIPRO was initiated and launched in mid-2018 to support the publication of scholarly work related to law and intellectual property rights, specifically targeting academics at universities with a focus on intellectual property studies. Since its inception, JIPRO has evolved to meet the evolving standards of professional journal management by facilitating the publication of credible scientific articles that contribute significantly to the spread of knowledge, especially concerning law and intellectual property rights. Consequently, continuous efforts are made to enhance and upgrade publication management quality, adhering to current regulations and recognized best practices within the realm of scholarly publishing.

Archiving

Articles published by this journal are archived in the PKP Preservation Network (PN).

This policy addresses the rise of AI and generative AI in academic content creation. Generative AI creates content like text and images, while AI-based technology includes broader applications like data analysis and process automation. The policy seeks to enhance transparency and guide JIPRO's authors, reviewers, and editors, with JIPRO updating these policies as needed.

For Authors

AI in academic writing is allowed for enhancing readability and language quality, not for data analysis or research insights. Human oversight is essential, as AI outputs may be flawed. Authors are fully responsible for their work and must disclose AI usage, ensuring transparency. AI cannot be credited as an author, since only humans can hold authorship roles.

AI is prohibited in image creation or modification for enhancement, obfuscation, or adding elements in manuscripts. Simple brightness or contrast adjustments are allowed if original information is preserved. AI use in research, like biomedical imaging, is an exception if detailed in Methods, specifying the technology's name, version, and manufacturer.

For Reviewers

Manuscripts and review reports are confidential and must not be uploaded to AI tools, as this could breach author rights. AI is not allowed in the review process since it cannot provide the critical thinking and original assessments required. Reviewers are fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their reports.

For Editors

Manuscripts must be kept confidential. Editors cannot upload manuscripts or communication, such as decision letters, to AI tools. Editorial letters must not be uploaded to AI for language enhancement. AI cannot be used in evaluation or editorial decision-making, requiring human judgment. Editors are responsible for the process, final decisions, and author communication. JIPRO supports technology that enhances editorial integrity and efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and protecting rights.

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