CIPPM: Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management
Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management
On 25 October 2023, the I Congress on “Re-thinking the Paradigms of Law on the Basis of Innovation, Technology and the Economy” featured a keynote by Dr Suelen Carls and Professor Mohamed Amal, examining how Intellectual Property (IP) law and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) interact in Latin America’s evolving landscape. Their presentation emphasised that IP… Read more » about Keynote Speech at the I Congress on Re-thinking the Paradigms of Law
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
