The AHRC Centre for Digital Copyright and IP Research in China was established in March 2015. Combining British and Chinese expertise, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Centre for Digital Copyright and IP Research in China investigates global copyright challenges and opportunities for creative and technical industries in the fast developing Chinese context. Copyright and intellectual property (IP) laws are critical considerations for start-ups, entrepreneurs and corporations, particularly ‘disruptive innovators’ who use technology to shake-up existing business models. The Centre’s research will have relevance to government, business and education sectors in China and its findings aim to inform policy and support the development of consistent copyright and intellectual property regulation and to aid business innovation and commercial design across China. Since 2018 the Centre has developed a partnership with the IAPS Creative and Cultural Industries RPA, with whom we have hosted UNNC-based workshops and invited speaker sessions.

This platform aims to provide a reliable 3DP authentication platform for the targeted user based on patented 3DP watermarking technology. Taking advantage of its systematisation and integration, the proposed platform can provide such services as: 3DP watermarking encryption; 3DP finished product attribution and authentication; 3DP data storage; 3DP digital model design file trading, etc. The platform is funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and "Designing the Authentication Platform based on the Patented 3D Printing Digital Watermarking Technology and Blockchain Technology" funded by the Li Dak Sum Innovation Fellowship.