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Yvonne Cripps is the inaugural Harry T. Ice Chair of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, a position she has held since 2000. An internationally recognized scholar, she specializes in intellectual property law, biotechnology, and privacy law. She holds visiting professorships at Cornell Law School, University of Texas at Austin, and institutions in Paris. Professor Cripps earned her LL.B. and LL.M. from Victoria University of Wellington and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.
Her research explores intersections of law with emerging technologies, focusing on:
- Legal frameworks for genetic engineering and biotechnological innovation
- Intellectual property rights in life sciences
- Ethical implications of biomedical advances
- Privacy protections in information disclosure contexts
Her publications demonstrate sustained focus on biotechnology law evolution, patent reform, and constitutional implications of scientific advancement, with recent work examining bioethical dilemmas in genetic research.
Honors include:
- First holder of endowed Harry T. Ice Chair
- Membership in the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple
- American Law Institute membership
- Advisory roles for UK House of Lords and New Zealand government
Professor Cripps consults for governments and corporations on intellectual property matters and has contributed to legal reforms in Sri Lanka. No information about research labs or student supervision is provided.
