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Research interests
Intellectual property is my principal area of interest. I have focussed on IP and innovation issues, most recently in relation to trade secrets law and employee mobility.
My current research is more related to IP and goodwill, in particular trademarks law and the law of geographical indications of origin. I focus on policy issues and the relationship between IP law and Competition. I am also interested in comparative law, since I have a background in the civilian legal system.
I have recently completed a Report on GIs in Australia, and am currently concerned with competition and bargaining issues in the agrifood sector in Australia.
I am also active in the debate concerning the internationalisation of legal education and have published a number of chapter books on this topic with my colleague Prof Mary Hiscock.
Statement for HDR students
I have supervised a number of PhD candidates over the years, mostly in the area of Intellectual property law, focussing on various policy issues.
My current interests lie in innovation policy, competition policy and comparative law. I have also supervised in the area of Evidence law and criminal procedure.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Law, PhD, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 29 Jan 2005
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The Job Readiness of Newly Admitted Lawyers
Cantatore, F., Field, R., Atwill, T., James, N., Zillmann, H., Johnson, T., Fletcher, K., Van Caenegem, W., Brady, G. & Gibb, K.
1/07/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Is AI Capable of Original Creativity? A Critical Discussion of the Real Impact of AI on IP Regulation
Cantatore, F. & Van Caenegem, W., 2023, In: Australian Intellectual Property Journal. 33, 3, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Intellectual Property in Australia
Van Caenegem, W., Bannister, J., Lawson, C., Liberman, A. & Stewart, A., 2022, 7th ed. Australia: Lexis Nexis. 1059 p.Research output: Book/Report › Scholarly edition › Research › peer-review
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Should the Australian Distinctiveness Test Focus More on Consumer Perception? Lessons from Geographical Trade Marks
Van Caenegem, W. & Nakano, K., 2022, In: Australian Intellectual Property Journal. 32, 3, p. 134-170 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Age of Deception—The Protection of Consumers Against Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in 21st Century Australia
Nakano, K., Svantesson, D. J. B. & Van Caenegem, W., 2022, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 44, 8, p. 448-460Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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An Australian GI system made from local ingredients
Nakano, K. & Van Caenegem, W., 2021, In: European Intellectual Property Review. 43, 1, p. 16-33Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Technology and Jurisdiction in Outer Space and Cyberspace Colloquium
Dan Svantesson (Organiser), Danielle Ireland-Piper (Co-facilitator), Jonathan Crowe (Co-facilitator), Rebecca Azzopardi (Member of programme committee), Nathan Mark (Member of programme committee), William Van Caenegem (Facilitator), Steven Freeland (Participant), Donna Lawler (Participant), Monique Mann (Participant), Rita Matulionyte (Participant), David Rolph (Participant) & Sascha-Dominik Bachmann (Participant)
9 Aug 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Ulrika Wennersten
William Van Caenegem (Host)
8 Oct 2019 → 8 Nov 2019Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Australia-EU agricultural trade: What are the issues?
William Van Caenegem (Speaker)
30 Aug 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Is AI capable of original creativity? A critical discussion of the real impact of AI creativity on IP regulation
Francina Cantatore (Speaker) & William Van Caenegem (Speaker)
29 Sept 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Briefing on the CPTPP
William Van Caenegem (Speaker)
29 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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“Manuka Madness” in China Leads to Billion Dollar Bi-National Trademark War
8/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New Zealand funds manuka honey trademark bid, leaving Australia with sour taste
25/09/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Commissioner declares 'Europe open for business'
19/02/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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