Andres Guadamuz

Dr. Andres Guadamuz is a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. He serves as Editor in Chief of the Journal of World Intellectual Property. His research focuses on intersections of law and technology, including artificial intelligence and copyright, open licensing, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and blockchain. He has authored over 40 articles, book chapters, and two books, alongside regular blog posts on technology regulation.

Research Interests:

• Artificial Intelligence and Copyright
• Blockchain Technology and IP
• Cryptocurrency Regulation
• Open Source Licensing
• Internet Governance
• Data Mining Legal Frameworks

Publication Trends: His recent work addresses AI's impact on copyright law, NFTs, and legal challenges in smart contracts. He critically explores EU AI legislation, liability frameworks for AI inputs/outputs, and NFT authenticity issues.

Teaching: Teaches courses on Digital Intellectual Property Law, Internet Law, and Information Technology IP Law, including developing the specialized LLM in IT and Intellectual Property Law.

Grants/Advising: Supervises PhD/postgraduate students in his research areas. His work is widely cited in legal, academic, and policy circles, with over 100 Mendeley readers for key papers.