Gregory Hagen

Gregory Hagen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Calgary, specializing in intellectual property law, artificial intelligence law, information security, and biotechnology law. He has served as Associate Dean (Research) and Graduate Program Director from 2014-2019 and has taught at multiple international institutions including University of Ottawa, Western University, Duke University's Asia America Institute in Transnational Law at University of Hong Kong, and Peking University.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Philosophy of Science, University of Western Ontario
• LLM (Law & Technology), University of Ottawa
• LLB, Dalhousie University
• MA in Philosophy, University of British Columbia
• BA in Philosophy, University of British Columbia

Professor Hagen's research focuses on patent law and legal issues related to artificial intelligence, information security, privacy technologies, and biotechnology. His work spans Information Technology and Internet Law (including AI, blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency), Intellectual Property Law, Information Security and Privacy Law, Biotechnology Law, and Legal Theory and Philosophy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal frameworks with technological advancements, particularly focusing on how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal concepts and require innovative regulatory solutions.

His publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of law and rapidly evolving technologies, with particular attention to intellectual property frameworks. Recent works emphasize AI-related legal challenges, blockchain applications, and the regulatory complexities of synthetic biology. His scholarship shows progression from traditional copyright and patent issues toward cutting-edge concerns in AI governance, misinformation challenges, and the legal implications of decentralized technologies. The breadth of his work demonstrates expertise across both theoretical legal philosophy and practical regulatory frameworks.

Professor Hagen has taught courses including Ethical Lawyering, Graduate Seminar in Legal Research & Methodology, Intellectual Property, and Legal Theory: Artificial Intelligence. His teaching reflects his research interests, with specialized courses addressing the legal implications of emerging technologies. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, his extensive publication record spanning multiple disciplines suggests significant research activity and likely grant funding in technology law areas.