Who owns ideas? Intellectual property in an age of AI

Wednesday June 11th 16:30-17:30 When algorithms generate ideas, who owns them? Lawyers, designers, and technologists face up to the future of intellectual property – debating whether copyright is a protectionist anachronism that is stifling collaboration or a lifeline for marginalised creators, and whether open-source frameworks can co-exist with fair compensation. Speakers include Dafydd Bevan, a partner in law firm Marks & Clerk, who advises clients on the enforcement and commercialisation of intellectual property; Christian Zimmermann, CEO of the Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS), which is dedicated to championing, protecting and managing the rights of artists, and maximising their royalties; Daljit Singh, head of brand at Exactly.ai, an AI platform that aims to help illustrators and designers train models on their own work and thereby put creative control back in their hands; and Agnieszka Glowacka, COO of Haptic Architects London, who leads on some of the practice’s cultural projects, sits on the internal design review panel and teaches at the Bartlett, UCL, on the multidisciplinary Engineering and Architectural Design MEng course. The session will be chaired by technology entrepreneur and creative leader Suhair Khan. PARTNER Marks & Clerk is a leading intellectual property firm providing advice to clients on all aspects of IP. Innovation is the life-blood of business and we help you navigate the complexities of patents, trademarks, registered designs and copyright. From the capture of an idea, to the enforcement and defence of rights, Marks & Clerk is your expert partner to ensure your IP is protected and fully exploited. Location: The Great Hall, King's College, London This edition of the Global Design Forum is supported by our Digital Media Partner, STIR. Should you have any access requirements, please contact us at rsvp@globaldesignforum.com to accommodate your visit.