Eugene C Lim

Dr. Eugene C Lim is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law, specializing in international and comparative intellectual property law. His research focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and emerging issues like non-traditional trademarks (e.g., 3D shapes, scents, virtual brands) and the societal impacts of digital innovation. He holds a PhD and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the European Intellectual Property Review and Canadian Journal of Law and Technology.

Research interests include biotechnology law, trademark dilution, copyright fixation, and cross-disciplinary legal methodologies. He teaches courses on copyright, tort law, and intellectual property in immersive technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable development through intellectual property frameworks.

• Research Highlights: Examines how consumer perceptions evolve with multisensory branding and explores ethical implications of synthetic biology patents.
• Recent Awards: 2016 Outstanding Presentation Award in Intellectual Property.

Dr. Lim actively participates in academic conferences and serves on editorial boards, reflecting his commitment to advancing IP discourse globally.