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Peter Blok is a Professor at Utrecht University's Molengraaff Institute for Private Law, specializing in intellectual property and patent law. He holds dual judicial roles as a Judge at the Unified Patent Court Court of Appeal and Deputy Judge at The Hague Court of Appeal. Previously, he served as a judge in The Hague courts (2007-2023) and practiced law in Rotterdam/Amsterdam.
Education:
Earned his PhD from Tilburg University (2002) with doctoral research at Georgetown University Law Center. Studied law and philosophy at Leiden University.
Research Focus:
His work explores:
- Patent law innovation and AI-driven inventions
- GDPR compliance frameworks
- Intellectual property enforcement mechanisms
- Legal implications of big data
- Privacy rights evolution
Publication Trends:
Recent works (2017-2021) concentrate on AI's impact on patent systems, data protection jurisprudence, and intellectual property enforcement, reflecting interdisciplinary tech-law intersections.
Professional Activities:
- Fellow at Centre for Intellectual Property Law (CIER)
- Editorial board member: Berichten Industriële Eigendom (since 2017)
- Frequent speaker at international IP conferences
