Dr. Aurora Plomer

Biography

Aurora Plomer is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Bristol Law School, having joined in August 2016. Previously, she served as the Director of the Sheffield Institute of Biotechnology, Law, and Ethics at the University of Sheffield. Her academic journey includes roles as Reader in Law at the University of Nottingham and as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds. She holds a BA and MA in Philosophy from the University of Lancaster and an LLB from the University of Manchester. Plomer's research primarily focuses on the intersection of intellectual property rights, human rights, and innovation. Her current project, funded by a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship, seeks to examine the history and rationale behind the extension of property rights to companies under Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights, reviewing relevant case law. Her work has contributed significantly to understanding the implications of intellectual property within the context of human rights and includes published monographs and collaborative research. Plomer has received several awards, including the Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship and various grants, recognizing her contributions to legal scholarship and policy discussion. She has presented her findings at international forums, collaborating with renowned institutions and scholars. Her research interests also extend to International Intellectual Property Law, European Patent Law, and Bioethics, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in these areas.

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