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Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoeren is a Professor of Civil Law and International Commercial Law at the University of Münster’s Faculty of Law, directing the Institute for Information, Telecommunications, and Media Law (ITM) since 1998. His roles include editorial leadership in journals like International Journal of Law and Information Technology and advisory positions with the European Commission, WIPO, and DENIC eG. A former judge at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf (1996–2011), he specializes in copyright, competition law, and digital economy regulation. He holds a doctorate (1989) and habilitation (1994) from Münster, focusing on software law and banking self-regulation.
Education:
- 1980–1987: Studies in Catholic Theology and Law (Münster, Tübingen, London)
- 1986: Ecclesiastical Licentiate in Theology (thesis: “Churches and Data Protection”)
- 1987: First State Examination in Law
- 1991: Second State Examination in Law
Research Interests: Prof. Hoeren’s work bridges law with technology and art, addressing issues like digital copyright, data protection, and intellectual property in the digital economy. He leads the Art Law Clinic and the Research Center for Intellectual Property, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across law, computer science, and art history.
Professional Activities:
- Over 150 doctoral students supervised
- Visiting professorships at Harvard, Stanford, Kyushu University, and the University of Amsterdam
- Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and editorial boards globally
Labs/Teams: Directs the ITM Institute, co-leads the Law of the Digital Economy (LDE) initiative, and oversees the Art Law Clinic, fostering innovation in legal education and policy.
