Paola Magnani

Paola Magnani is an Associate Professor at Università Bocconi, where she teaches courses in COMPANY AND BUSINESS LAW and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. She holds a Master’s in Economics and Social Sciences from Bocconi and a Ph.D. in Intellectual Property Law from Università degli Studi di Pavia. Her research focuses on intellectual property law, competition law, and legal challenges in cultural institutions such as museums. She has published extensively on trademark law, EU regulatory frameworks, trade secrets, and the interplay between private and collective interests in legal protection.

Her publications analyze topics like non-distinctive trademark use, the economic foundations of trade secret protection, and the exploitation of copyright in museum collections. Recent work addresses EU directives (e.g., 2016/943) and their impact on balancing private and public legal interests. Magnani’s scholarship bridges legal theory with practical applications in cultural heritage management and scientific exhibitions.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her teaching and research emphasize intellectual property’s role in business law and cultural projects. Past teaching roles and further professional activities are noted but not detailed here. No lab or team affiliations are mentioned.