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Research interests
My research focuses on the interface between copyright law, technological innovation and the digital economy with a particular emphasis on core technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big-data and digitization.
Education/Academic qualification
Law, PhD, A Copyright Gambit: On the Need for Exclusive Rights in Digitised Versions of Public Domain Textual Materials in Europe, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Award Date: 6 Aug 2019
Law, Master’s Degree, Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intellectual Property and Competition Law with ECTS Grade A, Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
4 Oct 2008 → 18 Sept 2009
Award Date: 29 Oct 2009
Law, Other, Final Examination leading to admission as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Law College
Award Date: 31 Oct 2008
Law, Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Second Class Honors, University of Colombo
1 Sept 2003 → 1 Sept 2007
Award Date: 1 Sept 2007
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Copyright’s (extended) reality check: Challenges for copyright enforcement in virtual worlds
Mendis, S., 30 Nov 2025Research output: Online publication or Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Scientific › peer-review
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TILTing 2024 Special Issue
Bassini, M. (Editor), Baumgart, M. (Editor), Bostoen, F. (Editor), Degalahal, S. (Editor), Espinosa Apráez, B. (Editor), de Groot, A. (Editor) & Mendis, S. (Editor), 27 Jun 2025, In: Technology and Regulation. 2025, Special issue, p. 172-174 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific › peer-review
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Harmonized technical standards under EU copyright: The Public.Resource.Org judgment
Mendis, S. & Kanevskaia, O., 22 Jul 2024Research output: Online publication or Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Scientific › peer-review
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Re-thinking intellectual property law’s promise of democratic inclusion
Mendis, S., 13 Jun 2024, Research handbook on intellectual property and inclusivity . Sappa, C. (ed.). Edward Elgar, p. 10-33 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Copyright enforcement on social media platforms: Implications for freedom of expression in the digital public sphere
Mendis, S., 21 Dec 2023, Introduction to digital humanism: A textbook. Werthner, H., Ghezzi, C., Kramer, J., Nida-Rümelin, J., Nuseibeh, B., Prem, E. & Stanger, A. (eds.). Springer Cham, p. 463-479 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Panel: Powering the Future? Digital Assets, Energy Markets & Innovation
Mendis, S. (Speaker)
23 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy (CREATe)
Mendis, S. (Visiting researcher)
8 Sept 2025 → 22 Sept 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution › Scientific
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Digital Governance of Internet for Accessible Protected Public Spheres Workshop
Mendis, S. (Organiser) & Mooij, A. (Organiser)
15 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a workshop, seminar, course etc. › Scientific
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From social media to AI: Lessons learned
Mendis, S. (Speaker)
26 May 2025 → 28 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Copyright and Freedom of Expression in Virtual Worlds
Mendis, S. (Speaker)
17 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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DIGI-APPS: Digital Governance of Internet for Accessible Protected Public Spheres
Mooij, A. (Principal Investigator) & Mendis, S. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research project
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CODiS: Re-imagining Copyright law in the Digital Public Sphere: Fostering democratic discourse on online spaces
Mendis, S. (Principal Investigator)
15/03/23 → 30/10/27
Project: Research project
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Juridische Omgevingsanalyse ATKM
van Brakel, R. (Co-Investigator), Kosta, E. (Researcher), Koops, B.-J. (Principal Investigator), van der Sloot, B. (Principal Investigator), Kamara, I. (Researcher), Mendis, S. (Researcher) & Dalla Corte, L. (Researcher)
30/03/22 → 22/08/22
Project: Research project
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Regulating Socio-Technical Change
Bex, F. (Researcher), Bijlmakers, S. (Researcher), Borowicz, K. (Researcher), Broer, T. (Researcher), Cuijpers, C. (Researcher), Delimatsis, P. (Researcher), Geradin, D. (Researcher), Goossens, J. (Researcher), Graef, I. (Principal Investigator), Groenleer, M. (Researcher), Hancher, L. (Researcher), Kaufmann, W. (Researcher), Kempeneer, S. (Researcher), Keymolen, E. (Researcher), Koops, B.-J. (Researcher), Kosta, E. (Researcher), Lavrijssen, S. (Researcher), Leenes, R. (Researcher), Monti, G. (Researcher), Noorman, M. (Researcher), Partiti, E. (Researcher), Pierce, R. (Researcher), Purtova, N. (Researcher), Reins, L. (Researcher), Schellekens, M. (Researcher), Stuurman, K. (Researcher), Taylor, L. (Researcher), Wolswinkel, J. (Researcher), de Hert, P. (Researcher), van der Sloot, B. (Researcher), Mendis, S. (Researcher), Kamara, I. (Researcher), Dalla Corte, L. (Researcher), Baumgart, M. (Researcher), Meyers, G. (Researcher), Prins, C. (Researcher), Moerel, L. (Researcher), van Maanen, G. (Researcher), Bassini, M. (Researcher) & Bostoen, F. (Researcher)
1/01/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research project
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Prizes
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Nominated for Best Teacher (Major Course)
Mendis, S. (Recipient), 30 Apr 2025
Prize: Other marks of recognition