Tore Lunde

Tore Lunde is a Professor of Law at the University of Bergen's Faculty of Law, specializing in competition law, intellectual property law, trademark law, marketing law, and property law. He is actively engaged with multiple research groups including the Research Group for Civil Procedure and Conflict Resolution, Research Group for European Law, and Research Group for Property Law.

Professor Lunde's research focuses on competition law with particular attention to vertical competition restrictions stemming from the EU Commission's block exemption from 2022, with emphasis on the 'online platform economy.' His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in commercial contexts. His research interests span European competition policy, intellectual property protection mechanisms, and the evolving landscape of marketing regulations in digital environments.

Lunde's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of competition law and intellectual property, with particular attention to how traditional legal frameworks adapt to digital marketplaces. His recent scholarship shows increasing emphasis on EU regulatory frameworks and their implementation in Norwegian law, particularly regarding vertical agreements and platform economies.

As an educator, Professor Lunde teaches Property and Intellectual Property Law (JUS215), General Property Law (JUS243), Competition Law (JUS258-2-B), Trademark Law (JUS260-2-C), and Marketing Law (JUS260-2-D), shaping the next generation of legal professionals in these specialized fields.

His professional activities extend to providing expert commentary on Norwegian legislation, regularly updating legal commentaries for Karnov and other legal publications, and participating in academic discussions on current legal challenges in competition and intellectual property law.