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This week, IBIL launced a 'Call for Papers' for its third IP PhD Conference to be held in June 2026. The deadline for applications is 12 January 2026.

Professor Sir Robin Jacob interviewed by Jane Secker and Chris Morrison for the Copyright Waffle podcast, released this week.

On 30 October 2025, IBIL was pleased to host a Careers in Patents event in collaboration with the UKIPO and CIPA, aimed primarily at students studying STEM degrees.

Professor Sir Robin Jacob presided over the recent European Patent Judges’ Forum in Venice.

This term, IBIL welcomes two new UCL Laws PhD scholarship students to the Institute, both undertaking important research in the field of intellectual property law.

This month, IBIL has been joined by two new Research Assistants, April Wells and James Hall, both recent UCL Laws graduates.

As the new academic year gets underway, the UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) publishes its Annual Report for 2024/2025.

Recent UCL Laws LLM graduate, Evi Brachimi, takes up her placement at the EPO on the prestigious Pan-European Seal Programme, which provides invaluable work experience in intellectual property law.

IBIL's Dr Alina Trapova is interviewed about copyright law by BBC World Service series, The Enquiry programme asking 'Is it time to Copyright your face?'

Find out more about the J.A.L. Sterling Postgraduate Bursary in Copyright Law for the 2025–26 academic year

Felipe Osorio Umaña passes his PhD Viva

Last month, UCL IBIL held its 17th Annual Sir Hugh Laddie Lecture, held in commemoration of the Centre’s founder. This year, the lecture was delivered by The Rt Hon. Professor Sir Christopher Floyd on the topic of patent harmonisation.

UCL Honorary Professor of Practice, Mark Anderson, has contributed to a newly published article and webcast which highlights some of the complexities when contracting with universities.

IBIL colleagues have been recognised in the 2025 UCL Education Awards, with the winners announced at a ceremony held on 4 June 2025. These awards celebrate staff who make outstanding contributions to the learning experience and success of UCL students.

Last week, the UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) hosted a conference unveiling the results from a comprehensive examination of intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation policies from across 138 universities in England.