Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

Intellectual property law

Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than others.

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  1. Copyright

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the development of our legal system of copyright - from the Statute of Anne to artificial intelligence.

    15 May 2025

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    Featuring: Lionel Bently, Will Slauter, Katie McGettigan

     
  2. Originality

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the creative force of originality. How far is it to do with origins? And is original important or is tradition more significant?

    20 March 2003

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    Featuring: John Deathridge, Jonathan Rée, Catherine Belsey