Sunday Surprises

The IPKat brings you the latest IP events, news, and opportunities!

Events   

Uncovering the AI-Copyright Trap (9 May 2024)

Dr Carys Craig, law professor at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada, will present her new paper entitled 'Uncovering the AI-Copyright Trap' between 12:00 to 13:00 (BST) on 9 May 2024, at UCL’s Hong Kong Room, 2nd floor, Bentham House. This event will be held in-person only. Register here to attend.

Contemporary IP issues in a virtual setting (23 May 2024)

On 23 May 2024, Stockholm University’s LLM in European Intellectual Property Law Alumni Community will be holding its 1st Alumni Community Scientific Event where it will discuss contemporary IP issues in a virtual setting. The Webinar will feature current program students presenting their latest articles on cutting-edge IP topics, as published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice and The IPKat. Register to attend here.

16th Annual Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture (20 June 2024)

UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law will hold the 16th Annual Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture on 20 June 2024 at 6pm at UCL's Cruciform Lecture Theatre. The lecture will be live streamed globally and will be delivered by Gadi Oron, Director General of CISAC, The International Confederation of Authors and Composers Societies. The theme is “Artificial Intelligence and Collective Rights Management: the Future or the End?” and Professor Sir Robin Jacob (UCL) will chair the event. Register here.

QMIPRI Conference 2024 (27-28 June, 2024)

Queen Mary IP Research Institute (QMIPRI) Conference 2024, themed “AI Frontiers in Intellectual Property Law: Navigating the Future”, is billed for 27-28 June, 2024 (9am-5pm daily) at The Ashworth Centre, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, WC2A 3T. The conference will gather together experts from academia (including PermaKat, Eleonora Rosati), legal practice, and technology to address the rapidly evolving interplay between AI technologies and IP law. Visit here to register and take a look at the agenda.

Assimilate IP training courses

Assimilate IP will offer two training courses on Patent and Know How Licensing (5,12 & 19 June 2024) and Intellectual Property for Commercial Lawyers (17-19 July 2024). IPKat readers have a 10% discount on the registration fee: Just include ‘IPKat’ in your registration form.

Association littéraire et artistique internationale (ALAI) 2024 Congress 

The website dedicated to the 2024 ALAI congress is now launched and accessible. Visit the website for updates on the congress which will hold from 24-25 October 2024.

Opportunities

Intellectual Property Rights Policy Researcher at Ericsson

Ericsson’s IPR & Licensing team needs an Intellectual Property Rights Policy Researcher. This paid internship offers a comprehensive platform to explore the intersections of innovation, technology, and intellectual property rights, particularly in the area of cellular standards (2G to 5G). Deadline is 10 May 2024, so hurry if interested. More details and how to apply here.

PhD fellowship in law, “Legal Aspects of Open Science: FAIROmics as a Case Study”

Université Libre de Bruxelles is looking for one doctoral candidate to join its project at multiple sites in the EU with a master’s degree in law (preferably focused on European IP and Data Laws). The candidate will be working on identifying and contributing to the definition of the Open Science legal framework in the European Union. Deadline is 15 May 2024. More details and how to apply here.

In memoriam: Tim Bamford

The IPKat was saddened to receive news that Tim Bamford, Intellectual Property Partner at Collyer Bristow, passed away last week following a short illness. Collyer Bristow paid tribute to Tim, who was a much-respected lawyer and a masterful IP litigator. Tim was also a well-liked and valued colleague and will be hugely missed.

The IPKat Team sends its deepest condolences to Tim Bamford's family, friends, and colleagues.