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Prof. Stef van Gompel is a Full Professor of Intellectual Property at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Law's Dutch Private Law department. He holds concurrent roles in the Kooijmans Institute and Law, Markets and Behavior. His primary research focuses on intellectual property law, with particular expertise in national and international copyright law, digital legal practices, and cultural heritage protection. He actively participates in legal collaborations across countries and maintains a strong presence in academic and societal engagements.
Van Gompel’s ancillary roles include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Dutch copyright journal Auteursrecht, Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Plagiarism (Buma/Stemra), Board Member of Stichting Reprorecht, and President of the Dutch AIPPI chapter. He also contributes to the Edward Elgar Publishing series and advises the Minister of Justice and Security through the Dutch Copyright Committee.
His research trends in 2024 emphasize historical perspectives of intellectual property (e.g., Dutch School Order publications in the 17th century), digital copyright challenges in sports and collective licensing, and EU legal frameworks for IP enforcement. He frequently addresses topics like exceptions, best practices, and court rulings in academic and professional contexts.
In education, he teaches courses such as Intellectual Property and Technical Innovation, International Intellectual Property Law, and Copyright in the Digital Society. His professional activities span organizing academic conferences, delivering invited lectures, and peer reviewing for the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Van Gompel’s involvement in institutional governance includes roles in the KNAW (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) and CREATe Working Paper Series. His work bridges legal theory with practical applications in cultural heritage, digital markets, and global policy-making.
