124 research outputs found
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Copyright issues on the protection of architectural works and designs
Architects and engineers depend on copyright law to protect their original works. Copyright protection is automatic once a tangible medium of expression in any form of an innovative material, conforming the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, is created. In terms of architectural works, they are protected as literary works (design
drawings and plans) and as artistic works (the building or model of the building). The case law on the concept of “originality” however discloses that it may be difficult
for certain artistic works of architecture to achieve copyright protection. Although copyright law provides automatic protection to all original architectural plans, the limitation is that it only protects the expression of ideas but not the ideas themselves. The purpose of this research is to explore how effective the UK’s copyright law
regime is for protecting the rights and interests of architects in their works. In addition, the United States system of copyright law will be analysed to determine whether it provides more effective protection for architects and engineers with regard to architectural works. The key objective in carrying out this comparison is to compare and contrast the extent to which the two systems protect the rights and interests of architects against copyright infringement. This comparative analysis concludes by considering the possibility of copyright law reform in the UK
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The creative identity and intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) law awareness and education amongst creatives is an emerging theme of the IP policy agenda. This is important to society for socio-cultural
growth, but also because research confirms that people with creative personalities are more likely to identify commercial opportunities, start a business and create employment, supporting economic development. This research found that to reach creative people it is important for IP law academics and experts to have a deeper understanding of the psychological traits that distinguish them from other cultural groups such as scientists or business people. How creatives perceive the value of the IP rights in their work influences their behaviour in identifying, managing and enforcing their rights. Through a discussion of ‘creative identity’ theory, linked to practical examples of thoughtful
interventions by the Nottingham Creative IP Project (NCIP), this article examines how academics can transform IP educational practice to specifically target creatives
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True and fair intellectual property information: a corporate governance issue
Shareholders lack adequate quantitative and qualitative information about corporate intellectual property (IP) assets, impeding their ability to assess strategic value and directors’ stewardship of those assets. The transparency problem and how directors fulfil existing obligations to provide “true and fair” IP information
under UK law is examined in a corporate governance context
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The English dual registration system for taking security over patents and the pathway to reform
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Intellectual property law and graffiti: glorified vandalism or a legitimate cultural movement?
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Companies and UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
This article analyses the important connection between corporate longevity, social responsibility and intellectual property rights (IPR) assets in the context of sustainability. Society is demanding greater transparency of the footprint corporate entities leave on the planet as a result of how their business model is activated. The private sector response necessary to operate sustainably in the long term is critically examined specifically in connection with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9). SDG 9 aims to "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation". Certain characteristics of companies in the century club are contrasted with those of the younger MNEs with IP-reliant digital business models to illustrate the important connection between innovation, IP, sustainability and corporate longevity. Learning from the management literature about the characteristics of established companies in the ‘century club’ together with a deeper understanding of core innovation theory may buttress the new digital MNE’s adaptability, commercial success and longevity, within the wider sustainable industrialization context
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Response to UKIPO open consultation Artificial Intelligence: call for views
The response compiles thought leadership to answer questions posed by the UKIPO regarding the role the patent system does and could play in encouraging the development and use of AI technologies. This is difficult intellectual terrain on which there are a variety of views. The patent system can certainly play a role in encouraging the development and use of AI technologies. The response advocates that the UK should aspire to be a leader in ‘ethical safe and inclusive AI’. It recommends that the UKIPO commission a high level expert group of technology ethics experts to recommend key principles and ethical implications, risks and rewards
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