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Harald Irgens-Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. His academic work focuses on Intellectual Property Law , Contract Law , and Market Law , with a particular emphasis on trade secrets, copyright, and their intersections with employment and competition law. Editor of Knoph's overview of Norwegian law and Oslo Law Review Chairman of the Norwegian Copyright Association Active in IPR policy and innovation efforts at the University of Oslo His research explores EU legal frameworks for IP protection, contractual deviations from background rights, and the balance between employee ingenuity and corporate secrecy. Recent publications analyze co-ownership of trade secrets, sanctions in IP cases, and R&D collaboration agreements. Key article trends include EU Trade Secrets Directive, employee confidentiality clauses, and comparative IP law. His editorial roles and leadership in copyright organizations highlight his influence in legal academia and policy. Scientific contributions include: Editorial leadership in Norwegian legal textbooks and journals Chairmanship in the Norwegian Copyright Association Advisory roles in IPR policy

• Intellectual Property Law
• Contract Law
• Tort Law
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Johannes Hygen Meyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Private Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He joined the university as an associate professor in September 2023. His academic work focuses on central property law, with expertise spanning tort law, contract law, and intellectual property law. His research interests include: Comparative law applications in property law Legal theoretical perspectives on property law Historical development of property law Impact of EU/EEA law on property law Meyer has developed a substantial body of scholarly work examining causation in tort law, contractual relationships, and intellectual property frameworks. His research often adopts comparative and historical perspectives to address contemporary legal challenges. Recent publications focus on emerging areas such as AI liability, product liability directives, and the use of foreign legal sources in national courts. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological precision in legal reasoning, particularly in complex areas where traditional legal categories intersect with modern economic and technological developments. Meyer's professional experience includes: Lawyer at the Municipal Attorney's Office in Oslo Judge's assistant at Drammen District Court Associate at the law firm Thommessen He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Oslo (2010) and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge (2011). He completed his PhD at the University of Oslo in 2021 with the thesis "From cause to responsibility: An analysis of the requirement of causation in historical, comparative and theoretical perspective," which included a research stay at the Centre de droit privé at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Meyer teaches contract law, purchase and tort law in the first year of study (JUS1111) and contract law and obligations in the third year of study (JUS3112). He has subject responsibility in contract law and regularly supervises master's theses in central property law. He is available for PhD supervision in central property law. He is affiliated with the Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK) research group at the University of Oslo.

• Property Law
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
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Liliia Oprysk is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen. She specializes in EU Intellectual Property law, digital content regulation, data protection, and IT law. Her research also explores Ukrainian legal harmonization with EU acquis and war-related legal challenges. Affiliation: Faculty of Law, University of Bergen Research Interests: EU Copyright Law, Digital Economy Regulation, EU-Ukraine Legal Integration Her research focuses on: EU copyright harmonization Digital content distribution and consumer rights Data protection in digital markets Ukraine's legal alignment with EU standards Impact of war on legal systems AI and emerging technology regulation Publications highlight her work on: Copyright exhaustion in digital markets Legal implications of streaming services War crimes accountability Ukrainian children deportation analysis EU acquis harmonization Digital consumer contract law She teaches EU Copyright Law (JUS2314/JUS3514) and GDPR & Privacy (DIGI113/DIGI613), serving as course coordinator for JUS2314 since 2025. Her practical experience includes IT operations, digital compliance, and technology contract negotiations.

• EU Intellectual Property Law
• Digital Content Distribution
• Data Protection Law
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Luca Tosoni is a Doctoral Research Fellow in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Law at the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL), Department of Private Law, University of Oslo. His academic background includes a combined J.D./LL.M. (magna cum laude) from the University of Milan, specializing in EU and International Law, a Diplôme d'Université in Common Law and Comparative Law from Paris Descartes University, and the China Intellectual Property Summer Institute (CHIPSI) Certificate from Tsinghua University. Before his doctoral studies, Tosoni practiced law at Covington & Burling LLP in Brussels, advising multinational companies on cybersecurity, data protection, and life sciences regulations. He also served as counsel in EU Courts and as an Assistant Policy Officer at the Fair Trade Advocacy Office. His research interests focus on Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Internet Governance, and Life Sciences. His publications include extensive commentary on GDPR provisions, such as interpretations of key definitions and cooperation mechanisms between supervisory authorities. He has co-authored analyses on topics like automated decision-making rights under Article 22 and the legal implications of pseudonymisation. Awards: China Intellectual Property Summer Institute (CHIPSI) Certificate Tosoni’s work bridges legal frameworks and technological challenges, contributing to EU regulatory compliance and privacy standards in digital environments.

• Cybercrime
• Cybersecurity
• Data Protection
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Annette Alstadsæter is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Business School. She serves as Head of SKATTEFORSK – Centre for Tax and Behavioral Research, a leading research center focusing on tax policy, evasion, and behavioral responses. Her work is deeply rooted in empirical public economics and has significant policy implications. Her research interests include: Tax Evasion and Avoidance Wealth Inequality and Offshore Wealth Corporate Taxation and Profit Shifting Behavioral Responses to Tax Systems Policy Evaluation using Microdata Socioeconomic Impacts of Crises (e.g., COVID-19) Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on real-world tax compliance issues, often using Norwegian and international microdata. She frequently collaborates with top economists such as Gabriel Zucman and Niels Johannesen. Her work appears in premier journals including the American Economic Review , Journal of Public Economics , and Economic Policy , demonstrating both academic rigor and policy relevance. Notable scientific contributions include studies on offshore real estate ownership, wealth tax compliance, social networks in tax avoidance, and the impact of the pandemic on employment inequality. While no formal list of awards is provided, her high-impact publications and leadership role suggest significant recognition in the field. Annette Alstadsæter actively advises and mentors through her research center and collaborations. She leads major research initiatives and has secured funding for empirical studies on tax systems. Her work with administrative and survey data indicates access to substantial research grants and institutional support. She leads SKATTEFORSK, a dedicated research center at NMBU that brings together economists and policy analysts to study taxation and behavioral responses. The center produces influential policy-relevant research and fosters collaboration across institutions.

• Public Economics
• Tax Policy
• Tax Evasion and Avoidance
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Tobias Mahler is a Professor of Law at the University of Oslo's Department of Private Law and serves as deputy director of the Center for Legal Informatics. He leads the legal innovation lab LILO and has been a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions including Stanford Law School and the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law in Freiburg, Germany. Originally trained as a German lawyer, Mahler has practical experience having previously practiced as a paralegal in Norway. Professor Mahler's research spans the intersection of law and emerging technologies, with particular expertise in artificial intelligence regulation, robotics law, cybersecurity, and digital governance. His work focuses on developing legal frameworks that balance innovation with risk management and proportionality. He has published extensively on the EU AI Act, examining its risk-based approach and implementation challenges across various technological domains. His research also addresses the legal implications of healthcare robotics, cloud computing services, and domain name systems in the evolving digital landscape. Analysis of Mahler's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence, particularly the EU's regulatory framework. His work examines both high-risk and non-high-risk AI systems, exploring compliance procedures, national implementation strategies, and the relationship between risk management and legal proportionality. He has made significant contributions to understanding how legal frameworks should address specific applications like medical AI, care robotics, and smart robotics within the EU context. His research consistently bridges technical and legal perspectives, emphasizing the need for adaptable regulatory approaches that can keep pace with technological innovation. Professor Mahler holds several important positions that demonstrate his influence in the field. He serves as a member of the Research Council's advisory expert group for the KI initiative (2023), is a board member of the Norwegian Association for Law and EDB, and participates in Standard Norway's committee on Artificial Intelligence (SN/K 586). He has led significant studies for both the Research Council of Norway on research data sharing and for the EU Commission related to the Digital Services Act. Previously, he served as program manager for the LLM in Information and Communication Technology Law. At the University of Oslo, Mahler is actively involved in research groups focused on Law and Technology (JOT) and Market, Innovation and Competition (MIK). He leads the legal innovation lab LILO and contributes to projects including Societal Security and Digital Identities (SODI) and Vulnerability in a Robot Society (VIROS), which examine the legal and societal implications of emerging technologies in security contexts and robotics.

• Artificial Intelligence Law
• Robotics Regulation
• Cybersecurity Law
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Karin Sein is a Professor of Civil Law at the University of Tartu, School of Law, where she has served since 2016. She also holds the position of Acting Head of the Private Law Department. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Civil Law at the Institute of Private Law from 2009 to 2015, and has held various leadership roles including Deputy Head of the Institute of Private Law since 2011. Professor Sein earned her doctoral degree (dr iuris) from the University of Tartu in 2007, with her dissertation titled 'Foreseeability and the Purpose of the Obligation Theory as Grounds for Limitation of Damages in Contractual Relationships' supervised by Paul Varul. She completed her Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Freiburg, Germany in 1999, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Law from the University of Tartu in 1997. Her research focuses on civil law with particular expertise in contract law, consumer protection, digital law, and data protection. Professor Sein has chaired the Contract Law Working Group of the Council of Europe during Estonia's EU Presidency in 2017, where the group handled drafts of directives on digital content and consumer sales contracts. Her work bridges traditional civil law concepts with contemporary challenges in digital markets and consumer protection. Professor Sein's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on consumer credit regulation, debt collection practices, data protection in digital services, and the intersection of traditional civil law with emerging technologies. Her scholarship shows consistent engagement with European regulatory frameworks while maintaining a strong national perspective on Estonian law implementation. The Prize of Büchner Foundation, Germany, 1999 Professor Sein serves on multiple editorial boards including the European Review of Contract Law (since 2023), Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and E-Commerce Law (since 2017), and Juridica (since 2013). She is a member of the European Law Institute (since 2012) and represents Estonia in UNIDROIT (since 2010). Her administrative roles include serving as Deputy Head of the Institute of Private Law and coordinating private law research at the University of Tartu.

• Civil Law
• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
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Inger Berg Ørstavik is a Professor at the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. She has been employed at the department since 2014, initially as an associate professor before being promoted to her current position. Her academic work focuses on intellectual property law, competition law, contract law, and dispute resolution. She maintains active roles in both academic and professional spheres, serving as a board member of Nordic Semiconductor ASA and chairing the Food and Drink Industry Professional Practices Committee (MFU). Ørstavik received her Ph.D. in 2010 with the thesis "The innovation spiral - questions in patent law, contract law and competition law relating to improvements of patented inventions," which was awarded H.M. the King's Gold Medal. Prior to her academic career, she gained professional experience at the Attorney General for Civil Affairs and the law firm Schjødt. Her research interests span multiple interconnected fields within legal studies. Ørstavik specializes in Intellectual Property Law , particularly focusing on patent law, copyright issues in emerging technologies, and the intersection of IP with competition law. She has significant expertise in Competition Law , examining how antitrust principles apply to innovation markets and technology sectors. Her work in Contract Law addresses standard agreements, interpretation principles, and specialized contracts in sectors like offshore energy. Additionally, she has extensive experience in Dispute Resolution , serving as an arbitrator and researching legal remedies for IP enforcement issues. Ørstavik's publication record demonstrates a clear evolution of research interests, moving from foundational work on patent law and the doctrine of equivalence to contemporary issues at the intersection of law and technology. Her recent publications increasingly address artificial intelligence, data rights, and large language models, reflecting the evolving legal challenges in the digital age. She maintains a strong focus on practical applications of legal principles in sectors including renewable energy, biotechnology, and the semiconductor industry. Her notable scientific achievement includes: H.M. the King's Gold Medal for her Ph.D. thesis Ørstavik has extensive teaching experience, including international human rights courses at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. She has published the book "The Innovation Spiral" (2010) and numerous scholarly articles. Her professional activities extend beyond academia through her board membership at Nordic Semiconductor ASA and leadership of the Food Industry Professional Committee, demonstrating her commitment to applying legal scholarship to real-world business and regulatory challenges. She also has significant experience as an arbitrator in legal disputes.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Competition Law
• Contract Law
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Lee Andrew Bygrave is Professor at the Department of Private Law, University of Oslo, where he serves as Director of the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL). He also holds positions as honorary professor at the College of Law, Australian National University, academic affiliate of the Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies at the University of Oxford, and Senior Research Affiliate at the Centre for Digital Law, Singapore Management University. His teaching spans multiple international institutions including Vienna, Stockholm, Tilburg, Tartu, Tel Aviv, and New South Wales. Professor Bygrave's educational background includes: Doctorate of Laws (dr. juris) from the University of Oslo (2000) Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Australian National University, Canberra (1989) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Australian National University, Canberra (1985) His research focuses on the intersection of law and digital technology, with particular expertise in data protection, internet governance, and cybersecurity. Professor Bygrave has conducted pioneering work on cognitive sovereignty in the context of machine learning, the application of contract law to digital networks, and design-based regulatory techniques for embedding legal values into information systems. His scholarship addresses critical challenges in automated decision-making, privacy implications of emerging technologies, and the evolving legal frameworks governing digital spaces. Analysis of Professor Bygrave's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the evolving regulatory landscape for digital technologies, particularly in the EU context. His work spans data protection law (especially GDPR implementation), cybersecurity regulation, and the governance challenges posed by AI and robotics. A notable trend is his exploration of how traditional legal concepts adapt to technological innovations, with increasing attention to human rights implications and accountability mechanisms in algorithmic systems. Professor Bygrave's significant scholarly recognition includes: His data protection scholarship has been cited with approval by Advocates General of the Court of Justice of the European Union Professor Bygrave leads the VIROS (Vulnerability in the Robot Society) research project funded by the Research Council of Norway, examining legal and ethical implications of AI-empowered robotics. He has served as principal teacher for the LL.M. program in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Law at the University of Oslo and has taught English contract law. His editorial leadership includes founding co-editorship of Oslo Law Review and service on editorial boards of multiple leading journals in AI, law, and data protection. As Director of the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL), Professor Bygrave oversees a vibrant research environment focused on the legal dimensions of digital technologies. The center serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting law with computer science, ethics, and policy studies, fostering collaborations across national and institutional boundaries to address emerging challenges in the digital society.

• Privacy and data protection law
• Internet governance
• Information security
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Rolf Riisnæs serves as Researcher II at the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo since 2024 (20% position), while concurrently working as Of Counsel at Wikborg Rein Law Firm. His academic career is deeply intertwined with legal practice, specializing in digital law domains. His research focuses on Information and Transaction Security (e-ID/electronic signatures), Electronic Interaction/e-Government , IT Contracts and Procurement , and Data Protection . These interests stem from his dual expertise in law and technology, developed through decades of work at the intersection of legal practice and academic research. His work addresses critical gaps in digital governance, particularly regarding AI systems, wearable technology, and cross-border data flows. His recent publications (2017) in Computer Law & Security Review analyze GDPR implementation in Norway, advertising technologies, and AI regulation. These works reveal consistent themes: identifying regulatory shortcomings in emerging technologies and proposing solutions grounded in Norwegian and EU legal frameworks. His scholarship spans foundational PKI research (1990s-2000s) to contemporary AI governance challenges. Riisnæs holds a Dr. juris (2006) and Cand.jur. (1993) from the University of Oslo. His career demonstrates unusual integration of academic research with high-level legal practice: after 14 years as Partner/Senior Associate at Wikborg Rein (1994-2023), he transitioned to his current dual academic-legal role. His work with the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law (NRCCL) since 1990 provided the foundation for his expertise in digital law. He contributes to the Societal Security and Digital Identities (SODI) project, extending his research into national security implications of digital identity systems. His practical legal work at Wikborg Rein focuses on cyber security, GDPR compliance, AI regulation, and healthcare technology law, maintaining direct application of his academic research.

• Data Protection
• Electronic Signatures
• IT Contracts
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Guro Bøe Linnet is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Private Law , affiliated with the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo . She is actively involved in the Law and Technology (JOT) research group and is part of the European Dimension of Norwegian Law (EURNOR) project, funded by the Research Council of Norway. Education : Master's degree in Law from the University of Oslo (2017), with a thesis focused on copyright law. Her research interests span EU/EEA Law , Intellectual Property Law , Artificial Intelligence Regulation , Copyright , Administrative Law , and Constitutional Law , with a particular focus on regulatory challenges at the intersection of technology and copyright. Her PhD project, Regulatory Challenges in Implementing and Applying EU/EEA Regulations on Technology in the Field of Copyright and Related Legal Areas , examines the complexities of EU/EEA legislation on data and artificial intelligence. The research analyzes how legal uncertainty and ambiguity arise during implementation, especially in cross-sectoral frameworks involving copyright, trade secrets, data protection, and information society services. Professional Background : Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Culture and Equality (2020–2024), Research Assistant at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (2016), and Associate Lawyer (2017–2020) specializing in property and intellectual property law. Current Role : Appointed as a Doctoral Research Fellow at EURNOR in spring 2024, working on an article-based PhD project with a duration of 2024–2028.

• EU/EEA Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Artificial Intelligence Regulation
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Professor Aristidis Kaloudis is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) as a faculty member in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology. His teaching portfolio spans courses such as Digital Business Models , Prognostic Models , Quantitative Methods , and Broad Innovation Policy at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. 2024: IIK5000 Digital Law and Business 2023–2022: SMF3081 Prognostic Models for Industrial Markets His research focuses on Digital Innovation Policy , Regulatory Impacts on Cybersecurity , Lean Production Systems , and Decision Analysis in Organizational Contexts . Recent work examines AI-driven financial volatility prediction and cross-border cyber capacity building. Scientific contributions include: 2024: AI/ML analysis of volatility indices 2023: Systemism model for innovation systems 2022: Triad relationships in lean manufacturing 2018: Vaccine development cost modeling 2007: EU sectoral R&D heterogeneity

• Digital Innovation
• Cybersecurity and Privacy
• Innovation Policy
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Bjørnar Borvik is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Norway. He is affiliated with several research groups including the Research Group for European Law and the Research Group for Tort Law and Insurance Law. His academic work focuses on freedom of expression, privacy, human rights, defamation law, and intellectual property rights, with particular engagement in balancing conflicts between these rights within legal frameworks. He teaches courses such as 'Introduction to European Human Rights' and 'Chinese Law Clinical Programme' at the University of Bergen and cross-jurisdictional lectures at Renmin University of China. His research interests emphasize the interplay between privacy and free speech, European human rights standards, and legal protections against defamation. Notable contributions include studies on the European Convention on Human Rights, legislative proposals for defamation laws, and analyses of transparency in public services. He has authored numerous reports and articles, including works on financial institutions' confidentiality obligations and the audit of legal protections for minors. Borvik’s publications span constitutional law, comparative legal systems, and policy recommendations for balancing conflicting rights. His work often addresses contemporary challenges like AI regulations, digital privacy, and the evolution of legal frameworks in response to technological and social changes. He has also participated in interdisciplinary collaborations, such as the 2019 NOU report on transparency in health and child welfare services. His academic activities include course coordination (e.g., Legal Aid and Chinese Law Clinical Programme) and international engagements, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical and practical legal education. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive scholarly output and policy contributions highlight significant academic influence in his fields.

• Freedom of Expression
• Privacy Law
• Human Rights
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Knut Martin Tande is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen. His research focuses on Copyright Law, Tort Law, Legal Theory, and European Union Law. He contributes to research groups including the Research Group for Legal Theory, Tort Law & Insurance Law, and Information & Innovation Law. Tande teaches courses such as Legal Method, Copyright Law, and Legal Philosophy. His work explores topics like hyperlink liability, judicial precedents in tort law, and legal harmonization across Europe. He frequently publishes in European Tort Law journals and actively participates in academic events addressing research ethics and legal education. Tande’s 2004 doctoral thesis examined digital copyright infringement via hyperlinks, establishing foundational work in cyber law. He maintains ties with legal education initiatives, co-authoring projects to improve lawyer training through linguistic proficiency. His recent work includes analyses of European intellectual property frameworks and social considerations in personal injury compensation.

• Copyright Law
• Tort Law
• Legal Theory
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Ole-Andreas Rognstad is a Professor at the Department of Private Law, University of Oslo. His research focuses on Copyright Law, EU Intellectual Property Law, and Legal Methodology. He actively engages with contemporary issues such as generative AI’s impact on copyright, cross-border IP regulation, and exhaustion of rights frameworks. Rognstad contributes to scholarly debates on legal harmonization within the EEA and the EU, particularly through analyses of landmark cases like RAAP. His work spans academic publications, legal opinions, and contributions to Nordic and international symposia on copyright and innovation. Key areas of inquiry include data ownership ambiguities, AI-generated content eligibility for copyright protection, and the intersection of IP with fundamental rights. Rognstad is affiliated with research groups such as Law, Economy and Governance (LEGO) and Markets, Innovations and Competition (MIK), reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship.

• Copyright Law
• Industrial Property Law
• Unfair Competition Law
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