Kana Nakano

Kana Nakano is Assistant Professor in Bond University's Faculty of Law, specializing in intellectual property law with focus on geographical indications and trademark systems. She collaborates extensively on projects examining sui generis GI protection frameworks in Australia and has co-authored reports on legal education reform for the Council of Australian Law Deans.

Nakano's publications analyze trademark distinctiveness standards, consumer protection in commercial law, and geographical indication frameworks across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, New Zealand, UK and EU. Her research informs policy discussions on IP protection frameworks and legal pedagogy.