The Intellectual Property and Innovation research group excels in interdisciplinary research, policy discussions, and teaching on intellectual property rights.
The Intellectual Property and Innovation research group conducts research focused on three main pillars: engaging in interdisciplinary research activities, informing policy discussions at the UK, EU, and international levels, and excelling in research-led teaching on intellectual property rights.
Our expertise spans several key areas:
Copyright
We investigate the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for copyright law, addressing issues such as authorship and ownership of AI-generated outputs, liability for copyright violations, and licensing-based solutions.
Patents
Our research explores the intersection between patents, competition law, and access to medicines. We focus on the role of IP in the development and access to COVID-19 vaccines and the potential for open innovation models in drug discovery.
Cultural heritage
We examine the intersection between copyright law, human rights, and culture, focusing on limitations and exceptions to copyright, the use of digital technology by cultural heritage institutions, and the interface between cultural heritage, artificial intelligence, and copyright law.
Online platform regulation and intellectual property rights
We are actively involved in legislation surrounding online platforms, including issues related to copyright and trademark infringements. Our research focuses on the liability framework for online platforms at the European level and available remedies for rights holders.
Artificial intelligence
We explore legal and policy aspects of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology, privacy, and data protection.United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) We analyse existing AI systems for SDGs projects to map best practices, lessons learned, and offer potential solutions for stakeholders operating within the sustainable development space.
Impact
Our research engages in interdisciplinary activities, informs policy discussions at various levels, and excels in research-led teaching on intellectual property rights and new technologies.