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Suelen Carls is a Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law at Bournemouth University, a Law Professor at the University of Marília (Unimar) in Brazil, and an IP Expert at the World Intellectual Property Organization Academy (WIPO Academy). She previously spent four years (2018-2022) as a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Germany. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Law (2016) from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC-Brazil) and a Master's in Development Studies from the Regional University of Blumenau (FURB-Brazil).
- Doctorate in Law, Federal University of Santa Catarina (2016)
- Master's in Development Studies, Regional University of Blumenau (2013)
- MBA in Tax Management, Regional University of Blumenau (2010)
- Bachelor of Laws, Regional University of Blumenau (2009)
Her research focuses on Intellectual Property & Green Life Sciences, particularly how patents influence sustainable agriculture and food security. She also explores IP strategy, company internationalization, and the intersection of law and economics in emerging economies like Latin America. Her work emphasizes strategic IP frameworks for regional development, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability, building on her prior research on geographical indications and climate resilience.
Recent publications analyze topics such as compulsory licensing for sustainable development, net-zero emissions in food systems, and the role of IP in pandemic response. Her work frequently addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably Zero Hunger, Industry Innovation, and Climate Action.
- Scientific Award: ECTA Award 2020 First Prize Professional Category
She supervises PhD students and has secured grants from institutions like the British Academy and FAPESC. Her roles include staff representation on the Humanities & Law Department's FMC Staff Wellbeing Committee and participation in conferences such as the European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) and the 40th Congress on IPR in Times of Crisis.
Suelen is affiliated with organizations including the Academy of International Business, European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP), and the International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property (ATRIP). Her work appears in journals like Revista Brasileira de Politicas Publicas, Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice, and IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law.
