Dr. Tobias Schonwetter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tobias Schonwetter is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town and an Associate Member at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology, and Society. He co-leads the Open AIR network and specializes in intellectual property and cyber law, particularly the relationship between intellectual property and innovation development. Schonwetter has a robust background in advising South African government entities on intellectual property law and has co-led several research projects, including those associated with the Open AIR initiative. He has also served as a Senior Manager at PwC in Global Law and as a Regional Coordinator for Creative Commons. Moreover, Schonwetter has authored numerous articles on intellectual property law and has been a speaker at both national and international conferences. His work primarily focuses on exploring the intersections of law, technology, and social justice, making him a key figure in contemporary legal discussions surrounding innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Intellectual Property Unit, Faculty of Law • University of Cape Town

Leads the Intellectual Property Unit, focusing on research and policy relating to IP law.

Co-Lead

2017-01-01 — Present

Open AIR •

Co-leads the Open AIR network facilitating research and dialogue on intellectual property and innovation.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History