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Cody Rei-Anderson is a Lecturer at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law with research spanning AI regulation, copyright frameworks, and digital accessibility.
Education:
- PhD in Law, Victoria University of Wellington (2023)
- LLM, University of British Columbia (2019)
- JD, University of British Columbia (2017)
- BA&Sc, McGill University (2012)
His research critically examines legal adaptations for emerging technologies, particularly focusing on copyright challenges in AI-generated content, streaming/podcast distribution models, and accessibility of digital legal systems. He investigates how traditional legal frameworks can evolve to address innovation while ensuring equitable access, with strong emphasis on comparative international approaches and policy implications for creators, users, and institutions.
Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory analyzing digital disruption in copyright ecosystems, shifting from foundational accessibility studies (2018) toward cutting-edge AI copyright questions (2024-2025), demonstrating increasing specialization in technology-law intersections with practical policy applications.
Scientific Awards:
- Victoria University of Wellington Research Excellence Award (PhD)
- Visiting fellowship at University of Lucerne
Dr. Rei-Anderson actively supervises doctoral research, currently serving as second supervisor for Mazafer Ul-raqib's project on Standard Essential Patents in IoT ecosystems. His research is institutionally funded through Edinburgh Napier University grants, supporting his work on global IP law challenges and technology policy development.
As a member of the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property (ATRIP), he engages with international scholars to advance IP education while contributing to academic discourse through invited presentations at major institutions including University of British Columbia and University of Waikato.
