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Anette Alén is a Professor of Civil and Commercial Law at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law, where she also serves as Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive expertise in intellectual property law, media law, and technology regulation, with a particular focus on the intersection of digital innovation and legal frameworks.
Anette holds an LL.M/LL.D and BSocSc degrees, with additional qualifications including minor studies in communication studies (4/5), management (5/5), and Nordic languages (5/5). She possesses formal teacher qualification, reflecting her commitment to academic pedagogy. Her educational background supports her interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship.
Her research interests center on intellectual property law in the digital age, media regulation, technology law, and artificial intelligence governance. Alén examines how traditional legal frameworks adapt to digital disruption, with particular attention to platform regulation, copyright in the AI era, and the balance between innovation and protection. She investigates the evolving relationship between creators, platforms, and users in digital ecosystems, analyzing how legal structures can foster both creativity and fair access.
Alén's recent scholarly output reveals a clear trend toward examining AI's impact on legal education, intellectual property systems, and media landscapes. Her work increasingly addresses platform governance, transparency requirements, and the regulatory challenges posed by digital intermediaries. She explores how legal frameworks can adapt to protect fundamental rights while enabling technological innovation, with particular attention to the European regulatory approach.
- Lakimiesaikakauskirjan parhaan kirjoituksen palkinto 2018 (2019)
- Tiedettä suomeksi (2020)
As an academic supervisor, Alén currently serves as the main supervisor for six doctoral researchers and as the second supervisor for one additional doctoral researcher. Her research is supported by numerous grants including projects funded by the Research Council of Finland, Business Finland, and private foundations like Suomen Kulttuurirahasto. She leads the ongoing 'Kiistoista kasvuun - tekijänoikeuden monet äänet, arvot ja alustat' (2024-2025) project and the 'OPH-2925-2024' pilot project.
Alén is actively involved in multiple research networks and collaborations, particularly in the areas of AI governance and intellectual property. She participates in international initiatives including the Women in AI (WAI) network and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her current research activities include examining the legal implications of AI in education, platform transparency requirements, and the adaptation of copyright frameworks to digital environments.
