CIPPM: Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management
Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management
In the 2023 Raindance Film School Student Showcase, filmmaker John Marsonet unveiled ‘Persistence of Vision,’ a compelling (speculative) documentary that breathes new life into the origins of motion picture technology. Through meticulous research and innovative storytelling, Marsonet explores the work of William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, a pioneering figure in early cinema. CIPPM researcher and Principal… Read more » about John Marsonet’s ‘Persistence of Vision’: Reimagining Early Cinema
Latin America’s Intellectual Property (IP) landscape is both fragmented and dynamic. Domestic regulation and a network of international agreements have led to not only a lack of harmonisation but also compatibility across regional countries. This project awarded to Dr Suelen Carls through a BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant will focus on the key determinants of this… Read more » about BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant
The invention of motion pictures wasn’t a single eureka moment, but rather a complex interplay of science, technology, art, and law. During Dr Claudy Op den Kamp’s Lemelson Center fellowship, she explored this rich history through an unexpected lens: copyright registration practices. At the centre of this story is the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893,… Read more » about CIPPM Researcher Uncovers the Hidden Narrative of Motion Picture Invention
The enduring appeal of mermaid stories and their complex relationship with copyright law took centre stage in a recent episode of BBC’s Free-Thinking podcast. Hosted by Shahidha Bari, the discussion brought together experts to explore how these maritime legends continue to captivate and evolve across different cultures and media. The timing was particularly relevant, coinciding… Read more » about Mermaids, Myths, and Copyright: A Dive into Cultural Storytelling
This project funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciene (JSPS) analyses UK and Japanese copyright laws and how they relate to the Metaverse. The project was awarded to Professor Dinusha Mendis to take up a short term invitational professorship at Waseda University Tokyo from July – October 2023. It was carried out… Read more » about Copyright in the Metaverse
CIPPM 25 Years: IP and Changing Landscapes April 10, 2025
Deepfake and the law: stakeholder roundtable April 9, 2025
Christina Angelopoulos: “Open science and copyright – the access and reuse issue” March 6, 2025
