The Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) is an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and in-depth discussions about the future of intellectual property amid the new data economy. It will attract stakeholders and policymakers dedicated to intellectual property protection, science, and innovation. The event will showcase a range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-focused presentations and discussions. Attendees will investigate the evolving relationship between intellectual property (IP) systems and the emerging data economy. Major topics will cover the regulatory and innovation challenges posed by these developments and the necessary reforms to IP and data laws to foster creativity and innovation.
The essential objectives of the conference include:
- Explore the interplay between IP systems and the data economy: To examine the evolving relationship between intellectual property systems and the new data economy, including the challenges and opportunities this interplay presents.
- Address regulatory and innovation challenges: To discuss the regulatory and innovation challenges posed by the intersection of IP and the data economy, and to propose solutions for overcoming these challenges.
- Shape IP and data laws: To identify and advocate for necessary reforms in IP and data laws that will incentivize creativity and innovation while addressing global challenges.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration: To bring together scholars from diverse fields such as economics, law, management science, and political science, along with stakeholders and policymakers, for interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations.
- Contribute to equitable and sustainable societies: To explore how IP policies can contribute to more equitable and sustainable societies and economies, and to develop strategies for achieving these goals.
- Foster creativity and innovation: To create a platform for exchanging ideas and best practices that foster creativity and innovation in the context of intellectual property and the data economy.
The European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Annual Conference will be hosted in Pisa, Italy, from September 11 to 13, 2024, with a PhD workshop preceding the main event on the afternoon of September 10. More information and registration: https://epip2024.eu/
