Classroom Conversations Episode 8: A Student’s Take on the IP Field

10/06/23 • 16 min

What do students at university think of intellectual property (IP)? What are the next generations of lawyers interested in learning more about? And what opportunities are available to help them prepare for what the future holds? Anisia Zlătaru, President of the European Law Students Association UK (ELSA UK), joins this episode to talk about the future of the IP landscape from the perspective of a future lawyer, and the collaboration between the WIPO Academy and ELSA UK.

Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics

featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics

featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

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Classroom Conversations Episode 7: IP Basics for Content Creators

How is intellectual property relevant to content creators? And what should they know before publishing their next TikTok, podcast episode, Instagram post or YouTube video? María de Lourdes Vazquez, Dean of the Law School at the University of San Andrés in Argentina, and Director of the WIPO Academy Joint Master’s Degree Program in Intellectual Property and Innovation (offered with the University of San Andrés and the National Institute for Industrial Property of Argentina), joins this episode to breakdown the basics of copyright and its role in the creative industries. Learn how to use other creators' work respectfully, the best ways to share memes online, whether it’s okay to use ChatGPT to create content, and more.

Classroom Conversations – bite-sized crash courses and conversations on IP topics featuring real life examples from around the world – are brought to you by the WIPO Academy. Send in your questions to [email protected].

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Classroom Conversations Episode 9: Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival and IP

What role does intellectual property (IP) play in Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival? Is it ok to take pictures of people in costume at the Carnival? How can we enjoy Soca and Calypso music while supporting the musicians? And what other IP considerations should Carnival goers keep in mind when partaking in the festivities? Regan Mark Asgarali, the Controller of the Intellectual Property Office of Trinidad and Tobago, explains how IP is a core element of the Carnival, enabling people to

celebrate their culture and contribute to the social economy of the country.