IP&AI Conference and Book Launch

IP&AI Conference

We are delighted to welcome participants to the International Conference on IP and AI in the Age of Technology Race, held at Durham Law School on 19–20 May 2025. This event serves as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, bringing together leading academics and practitioners from around the world.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of Durham Sustainable Development Law and Policy, whose contribution has been key to shaping the conference agenda and its broader impact. We also extend our sincere thanks to our valued partners at City University of Hong Kong and Texas A&M University for their collaboration and institutional support. Their engagement has significantly enriched the scope and depth of this international academic initiative.

Together, we aim to foster innovative, forward-thinking discussions that address the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges posed by AI and to explore how intellectual property frameworks can evolve in response to technological advancement and global sustainability goals.

Book Launch

We were honoured to host the book launch, Wanted, More than Human: Intellectual Property, Animal Authors and Human Machines, authored by Professor Johanna Gibson, Queen Mary University of London. The event was held at Durham Law School, bringing together academics, researchers, and students for a thought-provoking discussion on the increasingly complex relationship between creativity, authorship, and personhood in the age of intelligent machines. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Institute of Corporate and Commercial Law, Durham Law School, and the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture, Durham University, whose sponsorship made this event possible. Their continued commitment to interdisciplinary research and public engagement is deeply appreciated.

We thank all attendees, colleagues, and supporters who joined us for this intellectually stimulating event. We warmly invite everyone to stay engaged and continue following Durham Law School for more events that explore the frontiers of legal thought.