We are delighted that the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has once again selected the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy & Management (CIPPM) at Bournemouth University to host UK’s Summer School in IP law.
The WIPO – CIPPM Summer School programme will take place virtually (via Zoom) over a period of two weeks from 6th – 16th May 2025.
The programme (please also see below) will consist of lectures delivered by experts from UK, EU and beyond, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines.
A certificate of participation from WIPO will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the programme requirements. To receive a certificate of participation, participants will be expected to be present (through a combination of video, audio, and group discussion) for no less than 80% of these live sessions and take part in discussions and projects.
Registration for the Summer School closes on 29th April 2025.
Further details about registration including the fee and important dates can be found here.
For testimonials from previous delegates, please see here.
Programme:
| Talk date and title | Talk description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 May 2025: Welcome and Introduction to the WIPO/BU-CIPPM Summer School | The Summer School will commence with welcome introductions by representatives of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Academy; Bournemouth University (BU) and the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy & Management (CIPPM).
Delegates will also be introduced to the Summer School Programme and WIPO Tools and Resources on the first day followed by setting up the formation of the Summer School Student Groups and finishing the day with a Masterclass in Intellectual Property Law, by the Director of CIPPM, Prof. Dinusha Mendis. |
| Wednesday, 7 May 2025: New Technologies, Creative Industries and IP | This session led by Prof. Dinusha Mendis, Professor of Intellectual Property & Innovation Law and Director CIPPM, will commence with an exploration of the challenges to IP as a result of technological advances throughout the years.
Focusing mainly on copyright law, the session will proceed to consider some of the more recent challenges presented as a result of advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Metaverse and Deepfake technology. The session will include contributions by experts drawn from UK and beyond. |
| Thursday, 8 May 2025: Copyright and Creative Industries | Led by Dr Claudy Op den Kamp (Principal Academic in Film and Faculty Member, CIPPM) with contributions by national and internationally renowned experts in the field, this day will be dedicated to an introduction to Copyright and the Film Industry.
In particular, delegates will be introduced to Code of Best Practices on creative reuse for documentary filmmakers and a case study of copyright exceptions at work, with particular focus on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). |
| Friday, 9 May 2025: Contemporary Issues in IP Law | Fashion, video games and the art of tattoos, raise a number of different IP issues which continue to be vital in today’s fast-moving creative and cultural industries. Led by Dr. Dukki Hong (Lecturer in Law) and Dr. Melanie Stockton-Brown (Lecturer in Law, University of Reading) and with contributions by experts drawn from UK and beyond, the session will commence with an introduction to video game cloning and its implications for IP law which will be followed by an exploration of copyright in the music industry.
The session will thereafter move to an analysis of fashion and a consideration of cultural appropriation and IP in the fashion industry before concluding with a talk on tattoos and IP, in particular questioning how tattoos are protected by IP law. |
| Monday, 12 May 2025: Patent Law and Related Issues | This session led by Dr. Suelen Carls, Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law (Patents), explores the evolving landscape of intellectual property—from traditional systems of protection such as Geographical Indications (GIs) to the frontiers of patent law. It is structured in two parts. The first features two expert speakers addressing Geographical Indications, examining their role in preserving cultural heritage, supporting rural development, and navigating global trade frameworks.
The second part turns to patent law, with two speakers discussing current challenges and opportunities in the field—particularly in relation to the global challenges. The session concludes by tying together these perspectives, reflecting on how different IP regimes—traditional and modern—can interact to support sustainable development and global innovation. |
| Tuesday, 13 May 2025: AI and Mass Digitisation | As we look ahead to a future of robotics, AI and mass digitisation and the need for robust policy and legislation, it is equally important to understand the lessons we can learn from the past.
This session led by CIPPM researchers, Benjamin White and Dr. Marcella Favale, will explore computer software and AI and the lessons we can learn from the past as well as the past, present and future of mass digitisation. The session will include contributions by experts drawn from UK and beyond. |
| Wednesday, 14 May 2025: Trade mark, Classics and Updates for 2025 | A good understanding of contemporary branding requires a solid knowledge of trade mark law and an up-to-date knowledge of its use in the internet context. Led by Dr. Lingling Wei, Senior Lecturer in Business Law, with contributions from academic and industry experts, this session will take an in-depth consideration into trade mark law in UK and EU whilst also exploring the position of trade marks, post-Brexit.
The session will further include the perception of a brand owner, presented by a representative from business industry before concluding with an exploration of issues and challenges to trade marks as a result of recent technological advancements. |
| Thursday, 15 May 2025: Economics of IP | Economic incentives play a significant role in promoting innovation and creativity and as such, an understanding of the economics of IP law is essential.
Drawing on examples from the creative, entertainment, financial and economic sectors, this session will be conducted by Prof. Paul Heald (Albert J. Harno and Edward W. Cleary Chair in Law Emeritus at the University of Illinois) Prof. Mohamed Amal (Visiting Professor, CIPPM) and Prof. Cristiani Fontanela (Visiting Professor, CIPPM). Together they will focus on law and innovation, the commercialisation of research and IP strategies and its relationship with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a vital component of a country’s economic policy before moving on to a consideration of an empirical study and an economic analysis on best-selling fiction and musical compositions and economic aspects of the public domain as it relates to the creative industries. |
| Friday, 16 May 2025: Summer School Closing and Group Reports | The WIPO/BU-CIPPM Summer School will conclude with an introduction to the Groups’ Reports before inviting delegates to present their Group Reports.
The session and the WIPO Summer School will close with an address from the CIPPM Director. |
