This October, LML welcomed Professor Andrew Christie, the foundation Chair of Intellectual Property at Melbourne Law School as Visiting Scholar. During his visit, Prof. Christie has been examining the UK's patent term extension (PTE) framework, including divergent case law and proposed reforms. This analysis is expected to yield insights into the Australian PTE scheme and contribute to a comprehensive and rigorous doctrinal study of its jurisprudence.
“I’m very pleased to be back in Cambridge and to reconnect with colleagues at LML. It’s an excellent opportunity to exchange perspectives on patent term extensions and related research,” Andrew said.
LML’s Director, Kathy, added, “It’s a real pleasure to have Andrew visiting us. He was my professor when I first studied patent law as an undergraduate — which ages us both, so I’ll not offer more details! Suffice it to say he’s been an important mentor and frolleague ever since.”
Melbourne Law School has welcomed Cambridge visitors on many occasions. We are pleased to offer reciprocal hospitality and hope Prof. Christie has an excellent visit.
More information on our visiting scholar’s program can be found here.