Theory and practice of intellectual property is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published to highlight the results of scientific research in the fields of national law of various countries, European, and international law.
The journal’s main focus is intellectual property law; however, its academic profile also covers other branches of law and cross-sectoral legal issues.
The journal publishes scientific articles, book reviews, commentaries on national and European court judgments, expert opinions, and analytical legal materials.
The journal’s mission is:
● creating a platform for knowledge sharing and scientific communication
● supporting young scientists, promoting their integration into the scientific community
● promoting open science by providing free, unrestricted access to all published materials.
The journal is published quarterly.
Publication in the journal is free of charge.
Starting in 2026, the journal is published in a new format. Please refer to the section for authors for details on article design requirements.
Deadlines for article submission and publication:
| Issue | Submission deadline |
Publication of the journal |
| 1 | January 31 | March |
| 2 | April 30 | June |
| 3 | July 31 | September |
| 4 | October 31 | December |






