Andrea Zappalaglio

Andrea Zappalaglio is an Associate Professor in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Leeds' School of Law. His expertise spans Trade Marks, Unfair Competition Law, IP and Sustainability, Greenwashing, and the History of Intellectual Property. He previously held roles at the University of Sheffield and the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. His research focuses on Geographical Indications (GIs), including EU policy reforms, sustainability integration, and international trade linkages.

Education:

• PhD (DPhil) in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Oxford
• Advanced HE Fellowship

Research Contributions: His work has influenced EU GI policy reforms, with studies cited in the Explanatory Memorandum of Regulation 2023/2411. He advises the United Nations FAO and governments on IP matters. His scholarship appears in top journals like Journal of Law, Market and Innovation and GRUR International.

Awards & Roles:

• Fellow of the Association of European Regions for Products of Origin (AREPO)
• Member of the European Community Trademarks Association (ECTA)
• Editorial board member for multiple IP journals

Grants & Impact: Funded by UKRI and the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, his research addresses greenwashing and IP sustainability. He explores how GI laws can align with environmental policies under the European Green Deal.

Teaching: Lectures on Trade Marks, Geographical Indications, Designs, and Intellectual Property Management.