Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

DScholar Press International maintains a comprehensive governance framework to safeguard intellectual property rights (IPR) across all published monographs, edited volumes, conference proceedings, and digital assets. This policy establishes clear standards regarding copyright ownership, trademark usage, third-party permissions, patent protection, and institutional protocols for addressing infringement allegations.

1. Copyright Ownership & Author Rights Retention

Authors retain full legal copyright to their original scholarship under all open access publication tracks. Upon formal acceptance, authors grant DScholar Press International an exclusive or non-exclusive license to publish, archive, index, print, and distribute the work globally across digital and physical formats.

Rights Reserved by Authors

  • Patent & Technology Transfer Rights: Authors retain all proprietary patent, trademark, design, or commercial technology rights described within their manuscript.
  • Educational & Coursework Reuse: Authors may reuse, adapt, or expand their published chapters in future non-commercial books, course packs, lectures, or institutional teaching materials without seeking prior written permission.
  • Self-Archiving Permissions: Authors retain full rights to deposit published versions in institutional repositories, funder databases, or personal academic websites under open access license terms.

2. Third-Party Content & Permissions Management

Authors bear sole responsibility for identifying and obtaining formal written copyright clearances for any third-party material included in their submitted work prior to publication.

  • Scope of Required Clearances: Written permission is mandatory for re-using third-party figures, tables, charts, maps, extensive textual extracts, photographs, or proprietary datasets.
  • Licensing Compatibility: Permissions must authorize worldwide, perpetual distribution in print and electronic formats under the publication's designated licensing structure.
  • Documentation: Proof of permission agreements must be submitted to the editorial office prior to finalizing production.

3. Patent Protection & Pre-Publication Disclosures

Publication of research results in books or proceedings constitutes public disclosure, which can impact pending or future patent filings globally:

Pre-Publication Patent Advisory:

  • Filing Timelines: Authors seeking patent protection for inventions or technical processes detailed in a manuscript must secure provisional patent applications prior to final manuscript submission or public release.
  • Embargo Requests: Written embargo requests to delay digital publication for active patent filings must be submitted during initial manuscript submission and require formal approval by the executive editor.

4. Trademarks & Publisher Assets

The press name, imprint logos, domain names, formatting templates, and associated graphics are protected intellectual property of DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED. Unauthorized reproduction, commercial exploitation, or deceptive imitation of press branding without explicit written authorization is prohibited.

5. Copyright Infringement Claims & Takedown Requests

The press investigates intellectual property violations, copyright infringements, and unauthorized usage claims promptly. To report a potential copyright or IPR infringement, rights holders must submit a formal written notice containing:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to have been infringed.
  • Exact location (DOI, URL, or book page details) of the alleged infringing material on the press platform.
  • Contact information and proof of legal authority or ownership.

Submit all official IPR inquiries, permissions queries, and infringement notices to publisher@dscholarpress.com.