Global Intellectual Property and Technology Centre, Belfast (G-IPTech)

Description

The Global Intellectual Property and Technology Centre (G-IPTech) is an interdisciplinary research centre in the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast, bringing together experts from law, technology and other relevant fields to conduct research, host events and engage with industry partners. Launched in June 2023, its mission is to examine the legal frameworks that regulate intellectual property, both locally and internationally, and assess their adaptability to the rapid pace of technological advancements. Its research themes are globalisation, innovation economics, sustainability, e-democracy, competition, artificial intelligence, the creative economy, cybersecurity, platforms and the metaverse, and digital human rights. It describes its vision as supporting the growth of the creative industries in the region, contributing to the goals of the Belfast Region City Deal. The centre hosts lectures and seminars.

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Offers funding

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Founding year

2023

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast