Research

IBIL’s IP research is at the core of all our activities, underpinning not only our approach to teaching, but also our engagement with the wider IP community. Building on its history, the Institute continues to produce research which stimulates debate and informs policy on a wide range of intellectual property issues.

IP WIP Lunches

IBIL established its lunchtime IP Work in Progress discussion group back in 2017 having identified that it is often difficult for those engaged in IP-related research to obtain feedback at the earlier stages of a research project.

The group typically meets for an afternoon once or twice a year, preceded by lunch. These meetings aim to provide an informal forum for IP academics, particularly ECRs, to discuss research proposals at a stage when the feedback received from the group can be incorporated into the design of the research. 

While attendance at these events are by invitation only, the intention is to be inclusive. Please email us if you are an IP academic based within a UK institution and are interested in either attending our next lunch, or presenting your research. 

Visiting Researchers

IBIL welcomes applications from visiting IP academics as part of UCL Laws’ Visiting Researcher Scheme. Find out more about the scheme.

In the first instance, if you feel that you meet the eligibility requirements, please contact one of the Institute’s Co-directors with (a) your research proposal, (b) CV, and (c) details of when you would like to visit.

As a visiting academic, you should expect to contribute to the Institute during your stay. This might take the form of a presentation to the Faculty or the IP WIP group, discussion with PhD students or participation in a student seminar.

Students enrolled on a PhD are not eligible to join the Affiliate Academic scheme, but can apply to be a Visiting Research Student.