Tim W. Dornis

Prof. Tim W. Dornis is a Professor at Leibniz University Hannover's Faculty of Law, holding dual affiliations with the German, European and International Civil and Commercial Law Section and the Institute of Legal Informatics. He serves as Deputy Representative for Professors in the Faculty Council, bridging legal academia and administrative governance. His research focuses on intellectual property law, artificial intelligence ethics, and private international law, with notable contributions to AI-generated content copyright issues, unitary patent systems, and digital market regulation. Dornis has authored over 50 publications since 2001, including works on FRAND licensing, standard-essential patents, and the legal implications of generative AI. He is also a qualified practitioner in private international law, addressing cross-border legal conflicts and jurisdictional challenges. His expertise spans doctrinal legal analysis, socio-economic perspectives on creativity rights, and the evolving intersection of technology with civil law frameworks.

Research Interests:

• Intellectual Property Law and AI
• Unitary Patent System Challenges
• Unfair Competition in Digital Markets
• Private International Law Harmonization

Recent Articles Highlight: Explores Generative AI's copyright implications, EU patent package ambiguities, and cross-border legal conflicts. Active in legal reform discussions around algorithmic accountability and automated contracting systems.