Professor Shemtov joins SU Law as Affiliated Professor
Professor Noam Shemtov has been appointed Affiliated Professor at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. He will be primarily affiliated with the Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law.
Professor Shemtov is based at Queen Mary University of London, where he is Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law and Director of the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute.
His teaching and research focus on intellectual property law, technology regulation, innovation, and creative industries. His work is internationally recognised for its analysis of the legal and policy implications of emerging technologies and digital innovation.
Appointment and role at the Department of Law
The appointment was made following a decision by the Vice-Chancellor of Stockholm University, the University’s President.
His extensive international experience, academic profile, and professional network are expected to further strengthen and enrich the department’s activities. The affiliation is also fully aligned with the department’s strategy of fostering an outward-looking and internationally connected research environment.
Professor Shemtov has led and contributed to numerous major research projects funded by organisations including UK Government departments, UK Research Councils, WIPO, the European Patent Office, Microsoft, and the European Space Agency. He has also been recognised by the European Patent Office as one of the 50 leading voices in technology over the 50 years of the European Patent Convention.
Last updated: 2026-06-10
Source: Department of Law