Velizar Kirilov

Velizar Kirilov is a Researcher in the Department of Law at the European University Institute (EUI), where he investigates the intersection of competition law, intellectual property, and sectoral regulation in the pharmaceutical industry. His work spans innovation theory, technology regulation, and law and life sciences. He holds an LL.M. in Comparative, European, and International Laws from the EUI and a Master’s degree in Law from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.

• Education: LL.M. (EUI), Master's in Law (Sofia University)
• Teaching: Competition Law and Intellectual Property at EUI and University of Florence
• Affiliations: Dynamic Competition Initiative (DCI) since 2022, research collaboration between UC Berkeley and EUI

His recent publications analyze biosimilar competition dynamics and sector-specific applications of the essential facilities doctrine. Current research explores antitrust frameworks, IP rights, and regulatory challenges in pharmaceutical and technology-driven markets.

Velizar has contributed to legislative research in Bulgaria, preparing comparative legal reports on pharmaceutical regulation, citizenship, and spatial planning. He is actively engaged in transnational legal scholarship.