Marek Giebel

Marek Giebel is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of Economics, Copenhagen Business School. His research bridges Industrial Organization, Finance, and Innovation Studies, focusing on intellectual property rights, innovation dynamics, and strategic firm behavior in competitive markets.

• Primary Research Areas: Industrial Organization, Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation, Finance
• Teaching: Advanced EU Competition Law and Industrial Economics, Inter-firm Relations: Industrial Organization

His work examines how patent policies, managerial incentives, and financial constraints shape innovation and market outcomes. Recent studies analyze NASA technology transfer, collusion dynamics, and patent term adjustments. He has presented at major conferences including the Academy of Management and DRUID.

Key article trends include empirical investigations into intellectual property enforcement, financial barriers to R&D, and the dual role of transparency in public-sector research. His findings inform debates on patent system efficacy and competition policy.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE (2025)
  • Top Reviewer, International Journal of Industrial Organization (2023)
  • Editorial Review Board, Industry and Innovation (2025)

Giebel integrates interdisciplinary perspectives (law, economics, strategy) in his analysis of pharmaceutical patenting and corporate behavior during crises. His ongoing work explores generative AI's impact on fraud, startup costs, and uncertainty in innovation.