William Van Caenegem

William Van Caenegem is a Professor at the Faculty of Law at Bond University, with affiliations to the Centre for Commercial Law & Governance and Centre for Professional Legal Education. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Cambridge and is a Barrister-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

• Fluent in English, Dutch, French, German, and basic Russian
• Visiting Professor at the University of Gothenburg
• Panellist at WIPO Domain Name Arbitration Centre

Research Interests: Van Caenegem specializes in Intellectual Property Law, with a focus on trade secrets, trademarks, and geographical indications. His work intersects with comparative law, competition policy, and innovation policy, particularly in agrifood sector bargaining dynamics. He also explores the internationalisation of legal education and the ethical implications of AI on judicial independence.

Recent Publications highlight trends in geographical indications, AI’s impact on creativity, and judicial decision-making. These works reflect his expertise in bridging IP law, comparative legal systems, and technology-driven legal challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• CAL/ANU Copyright Fellowship

Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD students in IP law and criminal procedure, with recent research tied to Australian agrifood competition issues and Manuka honey trademark disputes. Collaborations span the University of California, Berkeley, Sorbonne University, and the University of Ghent.

Labs & Teams: Active in Bond University's Centre for Commercial Law & Governance, he contributes to global debates on IP and legal education through partnerships with Prof Mary Hiscock and institutions like the Max-Planck Institute.