Welcome to ISHTIP: the International Society for the History and Theory of Intellectual Property
ISHTIP promotes interdisciplinary scholarly investigation of the theory and histories of patent, copyright, trademark, and related rights; the diverse roads not taken in the evolution of these legal structures; contemporary countertrends; and of the laws and norms that manage intellectual production and exchange.
Each year, ISHTIP hosts a variety of events, including the Annual Workshop which brings together ongoing research and works-in-progress of its members in a unique interdisciplinary and in-depth format. In addition, ISHTIP hosts an online seminar series, as well as other events, both in person and online throughout the year. ISHTIP members will receive updates on the Annual Workshop and other events via email. Please sign up to become a member and join our mailing list. Events will also be posted here, as well as announced on the social media platform, Bluesky.
