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Research interests
Rosa Maria Ballardini is Professor of IP law and Vice Dean (research) at the University of Lapland, Faculty of Law. She holds a PhD from Hanken School of Economics, Finland (2012), an LLM in IT and IP law from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (2005) and a law degree from the University of Brescia, Italy (2003). In 2017 Rosa was granted the title of Docent (Docentti) in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Helsinki. Previously – 2008 to 2009- she was a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley/Boalt Hall.
Since 2005 she has researched and taught in the field of IP law at various universities. Rosa’s research interests focus on the interface between law (with focus on IP law), technology and sustainability. Currently, she also investigates issues related to the role of empathy in law and decision making. She has written extensively especially in the fields of patent and copyright law, open innovation and open source, as well as IP strategies and IP management in various technological contexts (e.g. software, 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, industrial internet and polymer-related technologies). Her research approach is multidisciplinary, combining law, technology, business and policy via using different types of methodologies (e.g. traditional legal research methods, empirical methods and design thinking in legal studies).
Key words: Intellectual propertly law; IPR and sustainability; Law and empathy; software copyright; software patents; 3D printing and IPRs; Industrial Internet, IPRs and privacy; Artificial Intelligence Regulation; Plastics regulation; Traditional knolwdge, IPRs and fundamental rights; open source, open hardware; open innovation and co-creation; design thinking and law; case study research method and law.
Currently ongoing projects:
- Human-technology interoperability and artificial emotional intelligence (HIPE) (1.6.2022-30.5.2025). Financed by Business Finland.
- Promoting Sustainable Practices for Digitalizing Indigenous Cultural Heritage - Global North and South Juxtaposed (TRUST)” (1.8.2022-31.12.2025). Financed by the Univeristy of Lapland strategic funding.
- Education network for automated and connected transport for sustainable cities (ENACT)” (01.01.2021-31.07.2023). Financed by Ministry of education and culture.
- Shaping, fixing and making markets via IPR: regulating sustainable innovation ecosystems (SHARE)” (1.9.2020-31.8.2024). Financed by the Academy of Finland. Info at: https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/shareinnoproject and https://research.ulapland.fi/en/projects/markkinoiden-muokkaaminen-korjaaminen-ja-luominen-immateriaalioik
- Bio-oils based polymeric composites; value chain from synthesis to additive manufacturing (VALUEBIOMAT)” (1.6.2019-31.5.2022). Financed by the Strategic Research Council – Academy of Finland. Info at: https://valuebiomat.fi/ and https://research.ulapland.fi/en/projects/bio-%C3%B6ljyihin-perustuvat-polymeerikomposiitit-arvoketju-synteesist
Teaching interests
Courses 2018/2019
- ONPOOL6B Introduction to Intellectual Property Law
- ONPOOL6E Case Clinics
- ONPOOL15C Varallisuus- ja kauppaoikeuden notaaritutkielma
- ONEVAL0032 Guide to IPR
- OTMEVAL0037 International Trade Law
- OTMEVAL0045 Advanced Copyright Law
- OTMEVAL0046 Advanced Patent Law
- OTMEVAL0047 Advanced Trademark Law
- OTM0013O Master Seminar in Intellectual Property Law
External positions
Assistant Professor (part-time), Hanken School of Economics
1 Aug 2012 → 31 Dec 2016
Field of science
- Law
- Business and management
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Human-technology Interaction Platform for artificial Emotional Intelligence
Ballardini, R. & van den Hoven van Genderen, R.
01.05.2022 → 30.04.2025
Project: Co-funded project
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Education network for automated and connected transport for sustainable cities
Ballardini, R., Salami, E. & Huttunen, M. T.
Ministry of Education and Culture
01.01.2021 → 31.07.2023
Project: Co-funded project
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SHARE: Shaping, fixing and making markets via IPR: regulating sustainable innovation ecosystems
01.09.2020 → 31.08.2024
Project: Co-funded project
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ValueBioMat: Bio-oils based polymeric composites; value chain from syntheisis to additive manufacturing
Ballardini, R., Alén-Savikko, A., Casi, C., Vesala, J., Päläs, J., Salami, E. & Kaunisvaara, M.
01.06.2019 → 28.02.2023
Project: Co-funded project
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VBM 2: Bio-oils based polymeric composites; value chain from synthesis to additive manufacturing
01.09.2022 → 31.08.2025
Project: Co-funded project
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3D Printing, IPR and Medical Emergencies: In Search of New Flexibilities
Ballardini, R., Mimler, M., Salmi, M. & Minssen, T., 29 Jul 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: IIC International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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AI Innovations, Empathy and the Law: User-Centric Perspective on Copyright and Privacy
van den Hoven van Genderen, R., Ballardini, R. & Corrales, M., 6 Dec 2022, Empathy and Business Transformation. Sarantou, M. & Miettinen, S. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights: the quest or plea for artificial intelligence as a legal subject
Ballardini, R. & van den Hoven van Genderen, R., 2022, Artificial Intelligence and the Media: Reconsidering Rights and Responsibilities. Pihlajarinne, T. & Alen-Savikko, A. (eds.). Edward Elgar, p. 192-214Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Incentivising Circular and Sustainable Innovations through Patent Law
Ballardini, R. & Pihlajarinne, T., 2022, (Accepted/In press) Biorefineries and Circular Economy Based on Waste to Energy-Food-Feed-Chemical-Material. Jacob-Lopes, E. (ed.). SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Intellectual Property Rights at Crossroads: The Copyright and Patent Implications relating to 3D Printing
Mendis, D. & Ballardini, R., 1 Jan 2022, (Accepted/In press) Additive Manufacturing Handbook. Klahn, C., Gu, D., Monzon, M., Sun, T., Bernard, A. & Pei, E. (eds.). SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
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Lakimies Best paper of year 2018
Alén-Savikko, Anette (Recipient), Ballardini, Rosa (Recipient) & Pihlajarinne, T. (Recipient), 8 Nov 2019
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Role of Patent Law to Promote Sustainability Transitions with Plastics
Rosa Ballardini (Speaker) & Juha Vesala (Speaker)
18 May 2022Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Digital Cultural Heritage: Legal, Ethical and Technical Considerations
Rosa Ballardini (Organiser), Dino Girardi (Organiser) & Juhana Riekkinen (Organiser)
7 Apr 2022Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Protecting, Accessing and Developing Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Building a Responsible Framework with IPRs
Rosa Ballardini (Speaker) & Iiris Kestilä (Speaker)
7 Apr 2022Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Legal Considerations with AI-Generated Innovations
Rosa Ballardini (Speaker)
7 Mar 2022Activity: Presentation › Conference presentation
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Ecological Economics (Journal)
Rosa Ballardini (Peer reviewer)
20 Oct 2021 → 22 Nov 2021Activity: Editorial and other work related to publications › Reviewer of scientific journal
Press / Media
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Restrictions in the Name of Health During COVID-19 in Finland
Kaisa Kimmel & Rosa Ballardini
14.05.2020
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research
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Voiko tekoäly saada keksinnölleen patentin?
07.06.2018
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Research