Emergent Technologies

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

Dinusha Mendis and Tatsuhiro Ueno: “‘Mind the (virtual) Gap’: A Critical Analysis of UK and Japanese Copyright law relating to immersive technologies and the metaverse”

Posted . Filed under Artificial Intelligence, Creative Industries, Emergent Technologies, Publications, UK EU IP Policy.

Mendis D and Ueno T., ‘Mind the (virtual) Gap’: A Critical Analysis of UK and Japanese copyright exceptions relating to immersive technologies and the metaverse, (2025) 56 IIC, 1704-1733