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Lucie Guibault is a Professor of Law and (Acting) Associate Director of the Law & Technology Institute at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam, an LLM and LLB from Université de Montréal, and has expertise in Intellectual Property Law, Copyright, Patent Law, and related fields such as contract law and consumer protection. Her research emphasizes the intersection of law with technological and socio-economic changes, advocating for balanced IP frameworks that support innovation and access to knowledge. She has received numerous awards, including the 2015 LIBER Innovation Award for work on data mining and copyright. Guibault is actively involved in international legal projects, including contributions to EU copyright directives and the FutureTDM initiative. She teaches courses on Intellectual Property Law and advises on policy reforms for AI, open access, and digital rights.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Amsterdam (2002)
- LLM, Université de Montréal (1995)
- LLB, Université de Montréal (1991)
- Research Interests: Focus on copyright modernization, open access, data mining, and the integration of IP law with consumer rights and digital technologies. She explores how legal frameworks can adapt to emerging challenges in the information society.
Awards: Extensive recognition for contributions to IP law, including scholarships from Canon Foundation Europe, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and DAAD. Her work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions, influencing policy at national and international levels.
Advising & Grants: Leads projects on AI and IP law, open science, and data mining exceptions. Collaborates with organizations like the Nexa Center for Internet and Society and serves on editorial boards for journals like JIPITEC. Her research frequently informs legislative proposals and policy recommendations globally.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Law & Technology Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
