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AI Governance Guide launch
The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations is set to present its new publication examining AI, copyright, and collective management. The publication highlights the importance of transparency and collective licensing to ensure AI development respects the rights of authors and publishers. The launch event date is Wednesday, 29 April in Brussels.
Upcoming events
IP inclusive annual meeting
The 2026 annual meeting for IP Inclusive is approaching, offering a celebration of community achievements over the last twelve months. The date is Wednesday 22nd April, the time is 2 pm, and the location is a hybrid event hosted by Bird & Bird in London and online.
IoT and standards webinar
4iP Council invites you to a webinar on 31 March 2026 at 4pm CET, exploring how small and medium enterprises working with Internet of Things technologies can engage with standards and patent licensing.
IViR lecture series
Professor Dinusha Mendis will deliver a lecture titled ‘The Imitation Game’ concerning deepfakes and the law on 14 April. Prof Mendis will address current regulatory gaps and provide insights into tackling synthetic media issues. The event will both be in-person in Amsterdam and online.
Pharmaceutical patent protection conference
On 17 April 2026, the Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre will host a one-day conference examining the significant transformation that pharmaceutical patent law and related regulatory rights are entering and their practical implications. Bringing together leading judges, practitioners, industry representatives and academics, the conference promises to provide a focused forum for rigorous and forward-looking discussion.
Annual Brands seminar
UCL Faculty of Laws has announced its 2026 Annual Brands Seminar on Trade Marks and the Green Economy. The panel will debate if misbehaviours like greenwashing are enough for trade mark law to intervene. The event date is Wednesday 20 May 2026 and is a hybrid event.
Sir Hugh Laddie lecture
The 2026 Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture features Professor Martin Senftleben discussing trade mark law, AI, and sustainability. The event will be held on Wednesday 24 June 2026 in the UCL Cruciform Building, Gower Street.
Intellectual property and sustainable development conference
The Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Property Rights at ICFAI Law School in Hyderabad is organising a national conference on contemporary issues in intellectual property law. The event takes place on 23rd and 24th April 2026 in Hyderabad.
Educational opportunities
Master Programme in Artificial Intelligence
CEIPI is offering a Master 2 programme in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies and Intellectual Property. The programme runs from October to June and covers legal protection for artificial intelligence outputs. The programme is open to anyone with an interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and law, such as legal professionals, attorneys, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, who wish to deepen their understanding of intellectual property issues related to AI.
Advanced international certificate course
The 17th WIPO-Korea Advanced International Certificate Course on IP Business Management aims to enhance practical knowledge of intellectual property. Registration runs from 3 March to April 19. The location is online and Seoul in a hybrid format. The AICC program is a global capacity-building program jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO)-Ministry of Intellectual Property(MOIP)-Korea Invention Promotion Association(KIPA)-Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST). The course aims to enhance practical knowledge and strategic understanding of intellectual property business and management. It brings together IP practitioners, government officials, business professionals, university students from around the world.
International copyright law course
The Institute for Information Law is organising an intensive post-graduate summer course on international copyright law from June 29 to July 3, 2026 in Amsterdam. Sign up now to avoid disappointment, as enrolment is limited to 25 participants.
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