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Martin Fredriksson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, primarily affiliated with the Unit for Culture and Society (Tema Q). His research focuses on the intersections of intellectual property rights, cultural heritage, and traditional knowledge within a postcolonial context. He holds a deep interest in issues related to copyright, patents, and the socio-political movements surrounding cultural heritage. Currently, he is leading the PASSIM project, which investigates digital traditional knowledge databases and their role in protecting traditional knowledge from misappropriation through patents, particularly in relation to India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library. Fredriksson's previous work includes extensive research on the history of copyright law in Sweden, examining how legal discourses have shaped the cultural landscape. He is a contributor to critical discussions on cultural heritage and collective claims in copyright through several funded projects, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, he serves as the program director for the BA program in Global Studies at Linköping University, where he engages in teaching and supervising PhD students.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Conduct research intersections intellectual property rights, cultural heritage traditional knowledge.
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