Antony Taubman

Antony Taubman is a Senior Fellow at the Melbourne Law School, affiliated with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Switzerland as Director of Intellectual Property, Government Procurement, and Competition. His work spans TRIPS Agreement administration, pandemic response coordination, and cross-cutting public health initiatives. He has held senior roles at WIPO, DFAT, and as an Australian diplomat. His research focuses on IP law, trade policy, and development, with notable contributions to global health governance.

Education & Career Background
- Tutored Classics at University of Melbourne (1986–87)
- Registered Patent and Trade Mark Attorney (Australia and New Zealand, since 1987)
- Extensive diplomatic service, including postings in The Hague and Tehran.

Research Interests
Focuses on intellectual property law, international trade regulation, and public health policy. Key areas include:
- IP rights in biotechnology and traditional knowledge
- Trade policy coordination with WHO and WIPO
- Ethics of IP in global health crises
- Competition policy intersections with IP

Recent Contributions
- Edited volumes on TRIPS, competition policy, and global IP governance (Cambridge UP and WTO)
- Founded the WIPO-WTO Colloquium Papers journal for emerging scholars
- Spearheaded WTO's pandemic response initiatives (2020–present)

• Awards: Bellagio Fellowship (Rockefeller Foundation), RSA Fellowship
• Leadership Roles: Medicines Patent Pool Governance Board, UN High Level Panel on Access to Medicines

Teaching & Mentorship
- Leads courses on International IP Dispute Settlement and Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity & IP at Melbourne Law School.
- Advised on global IP policy frameworks and mentored researchers in developing nations.