Creative Industries

Celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday with an interview for the BBC

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On 14th October 2026, Alexander Alan Milne’s beloved fictional, anthropomorphic, honey-loving teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh celebrated his 100th birthday. To celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh becoming a centenarian, Director of CIPPM, Prof. Dinusha Mendis was invited to speak to BBC Radio Solent – on the booming media franchise surrounding Winnie-the-Pooh and the legal battles that have surrounded this happy-go-lucky,… Read more » about Celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday with an interview for the BBC

Dr Suelen Carls contributes to debates on AI, fashion and the taxation of intangibles in Brazil

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Dr Suelen Carls represented Bournemouth University in interdisciplinary discussions on technology, intellectual property and economic change during a visit to Brazil in late September and early October 2026. The visit began with a knowledge-exchange session at Peck Advogados, where Suelen spoke with the firm’s team about her professional journey and the experiences shaping her academic… Read more » about Dr Suelen Carls contributes to debates on AI, fashion and the taxation of intangibles in Brazil

“What’s in a name?” Prof. Dinusha Mendis speaks to BBC Radio on the Dua Lipa-Samsung lawsuit

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On 8th May 2026, pop star Dua Lipa filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung in the District Court of California alleging that Samsung used her image on the packaging of their TV set boxes – and did so, without her permission. Dua Lipa alleges that Samsung’s packaging was “designed to improperly capitalize on Ms…. Read more » about “What’s in a name?” Prof. Dinusha Mendis speaks to BBC Radio on the Dua Lipa-Samsung lawsuit

CIPPM in the Times Higher Education: AI and Copyright Law

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CIPPM’s Benjamin White has recently contributed two OpEds to Times Higher Education, in which he examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, and the UK’s industrial strategy. Published in December 2025 and March 2026, the articles – The UK’s copyright laws will hobble its AI ambitions and Copyright maximalism will stifle a research-intensive digital economy –… Read more » about CIPPM in the Times Higher Education: AI and Copyright Law

CIPPM hosts research event ‘Animating the Archive: Research and the Videographic Essay’, 27 May 2026

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Animating the Archive: Research and the Videographic Essay Wednesday 27 May 2026 CIPPM / Bournemouth University (EB708 Lecture Theatre) Bournemouth University’s Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM) will host a one-day research event exploring the growing role of videographic methods in activating archival materials across disciplines, publics, and legal contexts. Videographic essays, research… Read more » about CIPPM hosts research event ‘Animating the Archive: Research and the Videographic Essay’, 27 May 2026