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Professor Leanne Wiseman is a leading scholar in intellectual property law at Griffith University, where she serves as Associate Director of the Australian Centre for Intellectual Property in Agriculture (ACIPA). Her research focuses on the intersection of law, new technologies, and intellectual property, particularly examining how digital advancements challenge traditional copyright frameworks. She is a prominent advocate for the Right to Repair movement, analyzing legal barriers created by manufacturers' use of intellectual property to restrict repair access.
- Key research areas: Intellectual Property Law, Technological Protection Measures, Agricultural Data Access, Environmental Sustainability
Her work investigates the role of copyright and technological protection measures (TPMs) in limiting repairability of smart goods, with a focus on agricultural machinery, consumer electronics, and medical equipment. She collaborates with open access organizations like Digital Rights Watch and Electronic Frontiers Australia, advocating for regulatory reforms in Australia's intellectual property laws.
Scientific Awards:
- Australian Research Council Future Fellowship
Wiseman's research has informed the Productivity Commission's 2020-2021 Right to Repair inquiry, emphasizing connections between repair rights, consumer protection, and environmental sustainability. She draws parallels between historical open-source practices (like Apple's founding era) and modern restrictive repair policies.
