Valbona Muzaka

Valbona Muzaka is a Professor at the Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, and affiliated with the Center for the History of Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on the intersection of intellectual property rights (IPR), international trade, development studies, and global health governance.

• Current Faculty: Professor, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University
• Key Affiliation: Center for the History of Entrepreneurship

Her work explores the political economy of IPR, particularly in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and technology transfer. She analyzes global governance mechanisms like the WTO TRIPS Agreement, WIPO Development Agenda, and patent systems in India and Brazil, emphasizing equity and access challenges in developing countries.

Recent publications highlight IPR conflicts in global trade, AI applications in drug patent searches, and the role of trademarks as innovation indicators. Her research spans 2009–2024, with a focus on Brazil's healthcare system, India's patent reforms, and global South-North power dynamics.

• Collaboration Highlights: Co-authored work with James Scott (2024) and Omar Ramon Serrano (2020)
• Key Themes: Regime conflicts, benefit-sharing, neoliberalism, and financialization