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Rosa Maria Ballardini is Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Vice Dean for Research at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Law. She holds a PhD from Hanken School of Economics (2012), an LLM in IT and IP Law from the University of Edinburgh (2005), and a law degree from the University of Brescia, Italy (2003). Additionally, she serves as Chair of the IPR University Center Board and member of the Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD, Hanken School of Economics, Finland (2012)
- LLM in IT and IP Law, University of Edinburgh, Scotland (2005)
- Law Degree, University of Brescia, Italy (2003)
- Docent in Intellectual Property Law, University of Helsinki (2017)
Professor Ballardini's research focuses on the intersection of intellectual property law, technology, and sustainability transitions. She examines power asymmetries in IPR systems, law's role in fostering inclusion, and multidisciplinary approaches combining legal, technological, business, and ethical perspectives. Her work addresses digitalization, AI governance, 3D printing, and traditional knowledge protection through user-centric methodologies like design thinking.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward resolving tensions between intellectual property rights, human rights, and indigenous worldviews in digital cultural heritage contexts. These works emphasize participatory governance frameworks, sustainable data practices for emotional AI, and regulatory approaches that balance innovation with ethical considerations in emerging technologies.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Lakimies Best paper of year 2018 (awarded 2019)
As Principal Investigator for 15 major projects totaling 62 research outputs, she has secured significant funding from the Academy of Finland and European Union. Current projects include DPLU (Ukrainian private law development), eColabor (sustainability governance), and digitization of minority cultural heritage. Her supervision activities include doctoral examinations and pre-examinations, though specific advisees are not publicly listed.
Professor Ballardini leads multidisciplinary teams through the IPR University Center and collaborates with institutions including Hanken School of Economics, Aalto University, and international partners. Her work integrates legal design principles with sustainability transitions across technology domains from polymer manufacturing to AI systems.
