Graham Reynolds

Graham Reynolds is an Associate Professor at the Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, where he teaches and researches in intellectual property law, copyright law, and related fields. He serves as a member of the Centre for Business Law and the Centre for Law and the Environment, and previously held the position of Associate Dean, Research and International from 2021-2025.

• Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (Current)
• Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (Former)
• University of Oxford (Graduate Studies)

Graham Reynolds holds a BA from Manitoba, LLB from Dalhousie, and BCL, MPhil, and DPhil from Oxford, where he studied on prestigious scholarships including the Rhodes Scholarship and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship. His doctoral thesis focused on the intersection of freedom of expression and copyright in Canada.

Reynolds' research centers on intellectual property law with a focus on copyright law, property law, and the intersections between intellectual property and human rights, climate change, and social justice. He has pioneered work on how intellectual property law can contribute to building a more just and inclusive society, particularly examining issues of access to justice through technology. His current research examines the relationship between intellectual property frameworks and environmental sustainability, including the right to repair movement in Canada. His scholarship consistently demonstrates how legal frameworks can be reimagined to address contemporary societal challenges while maintaining foundational legal principles.

Reynolds' recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining intellectual property in the context of emerging technologies and social challenges. His work spans traditional copyright scholarship while increasingly addressing contemporary issues like AI, the Internet of Things, streaming services, and climate change. A notable pattern is his focus on how intellectual property law intersects with human rights frameworks and social justice considerations, demonstrating a consistent commitment to examining law's role in promoting equity and accessibility. His scholarship moves beyond theoretical analysis to offer practical policy recommendations, as evidenced by his numerous submissions to government consultations on copyright reform.

• UBC Killam Teaching Prize
• Allard School of Law's George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Award

Reynolds actively supervises graduate students, including Chinenye Eze (PhD in Law) working on human gene patents and medical research, and Margot Gunning (PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies) examining women's empowerment in the context of intellectual property. His research has attracted significant funding through various grants and fellowships, including his doctoral funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has also served as Co-Editor in Chief of the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology and is currently a Research Fellow of the Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre. His scholarly leadership extends to collaborative projects with international institutions, reflecting the global relevance of his work.

Reynolds is affiliated with the Centre for Business Law and the Centre for Law and the Environment at UBC, where he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams examining the intersection of law with business practices and environmental sustainability. He has also been involved with the Law and Technology Institute at Dalhousie University and has held visiting positions at the University of Bern in Switzerland and the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, fostering international research collaborations. His work on the accessibility of Canadian court websites demonstrates his commitment to practical applications of legal scholarship that directly impact vulnerable populations.