Thomas has worked for Bangor Univeristy since 2013 where his responsibilities now include teaching on the Contract Law, Tort Law, Commercial Law and Law & Technology modules.

Prior to working at the univeristy, Thomas was a software developer and publisher, specialising in developing interactive resources for children and young adults with additional educational needs. Having worked in the digital publishing sector, he is particularly interested in copyright law, focusing his research on the challenging relationship between law and technology.

Thomas is the Module Leader for the following modules:

• SXL 1112/2212 Contract Law
• SXL 2150/3150 Commercial Law

Thomas is currently undertaking research on copyright law, focusing on how the development of the internet has affected the effectiveness of copyright law and the economic rights granted to rights holders.

2025

• Accepted/In pressProprietary estoppel - would we be better off without it?
  Owen, G., Sageaux, C. & Perry, T., 1 Aug 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Conveyancer and Property Lawyer.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRight of communication to the public in the EU: plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose!
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Jan 2025, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 47, 1, p. 50-55 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

• PublishedAdvancing technologies and copyright: ECJ considers new complexities relating to reproduction, private copying, and communication to the public
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Jan 2024, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 46, 1, p. 45-49 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPrivate copying and fair compensation: ECJ rules (again) that you cannot have the former without the latter
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Aug 2024, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 46, 8, p. 542-546 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• PublishedCommunication to the public (transport): has the ECJ added an extra layer of complexity to the requirement for an act of intervention?
  Hyland, M. & Perry, T., 1 Oct 2023, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 45, 10, p. 628-631 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe knottiest of Gordian knots: Article 17 of the Copyright Directive
  Hyland, M. & Perry, T., 1 Jan 2023, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 45, 1, p. 15-22 8 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe technological paradox: the conflict between territoriality and new forms of dissemination
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Dec 2023, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 45, `1, p. 746-750 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• Published"Estoppel in Agency" and " Estoppel outside Agency" : Getting it Wrong and Putting it Right'
  Owen, G., Parker, M. & Perry, T., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Business Law. 2022, 7, p. 606-623
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSetting the boundaries: the significance of the ECJ defining the boundaries of the communication to the public right
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Oct 2022, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 44, 10, p. 635-639 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• PublishedIntervention or mere provision of physical facilities? Has the ECJ clarified the distinction?
  Perry, T. & Hyland, M., 1 Mar 2020, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 43, 3, p. 207-209
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedNot so happy campers: Happy Camper Productions Ltd v BBC
  Hyland, M. & Perry, T., 1 Dec 2019, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 41, 12, p. 778-780 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

• CELT Teaching and Learning Conference

  'Great Expectations: Strategic Approaches in Teaching Towards Retention’

  15 Sep 2017

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)