IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Published by Springer Nature (Journal Finder)
ISSN : 0018-9855 eISSN : 2195-0237
Abbreviation : IIC Int. Rev. Intellect. Prop. Competition Law
Aims & Scope
The International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law (IIC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition.
Founded in 1970, IIC is one of the most respected journals in the fields of intellectual property and competition law, presenting contributions with the highest standards of academic research.
IIC publishes research on the most significant developments in IP and competition law from around the world.
Our aim is to provide a European perspective on these important topics to an international audience.
The journal adopts a multidisciplinary approach and offers a platform for opposing ideas, providing for rich debate on a host of current IP and competition law issues.
The journal’s central feature is high-quality authored materials including articles, editorials, opinions, reports, case notes and book reviews.
We also translate and publish the leading decisions from jurisdictions worldwide, including many non-mainstream jurisdictions.
The quality of IIC is grounded on a more than 50-year history of publication.
Each volume builds on this tradition of academic excellence.
Our established foundation provides a unique platform upon which our readers are able to research and explore emerging developments in IP and competition law in the decades to come.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 1.4 |
| 2024 | 1.20 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 8131 |
Journal Citation Indicator
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| 2024 | 267 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 0.698 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 25 |
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Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Copyright and Artificial Creation: Does EU Copyright Law Protect AI-Assisted Output?
Citation: 69
Authors: P. Bernt, João Pedro
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The Data Sharing Economy: On the Emergence of New Intermediaries
Citation: 52
Authors: Heiko, Peter R.
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Copyright Law on Blockchains: Between New Forms of Rights Administration and Digital Rights Management 2.0
Citation: 52
Authors: Michèle, Valentina
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Strategic Patenting by Pharmaceutical Companies – Should Competition Law Intervene?
Citation: 33
Authors: Olga
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AI and IP: Theory to Policy and Back Again – Policy and Research Recommendations at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
Citation: 24
Authors: Peter Georg, Florent
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Originality in UK Copyright Law: The Old “Skill and Labour†Doctrine Under Pressure
Citation: 24
Authors: Andreas
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Limitations to Text and Data Mining and Consumer Empowerment: Making the Case for a Right to “Machine Legibilityâ€
Citation: 22
Authors: Rossana, Alain
