Tolulope Anthony Adekola is an expert in trade and intellectual property (IP) law, with a strong focus on IP law and innovation policy. His research interests extend to the intersection of these fields with critical policy areas, including sustainable development, science and technology, and public health.

He has published extensively in highly ranked refereed international journals such as the Queen Mary Journal of Intellectual Property (Edward Elgar Publishing), Globalization and Health (Springer Nature), GRUR International (Oxford University Press), Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (Oxford University Press), Asian Journal of WTO and International Health Law & Policy, Journal of International Trade Law and Policy, and more.

Dr. Adekola has garnered valuable expertise through his tenure as a funded scholar at the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition Law in Germany. He has also received various grants and awards, including recognition from the City University of Hong Kong and the World Intellectual Property Organization.

He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. His doctoral research, jointly funded by the City University of Hong Kong and the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, further solidified his expertise in the field.

Currently serving as a Research Fellow at the School of Law, University of Queensland, Dr. Adekola brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. He is also a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, boasting over a decade of experience as a practicing lawyer and legal academic.

In addition to his academic and legal roles, Dr. Tolulope Anthony Adekola is also involved with the United Nations’ Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. Here, he contributes his expertise in trade and intellectual property law, particularly focusing on how these intersect with key policy areas like sustainable development, science and technology, and public health. His work at the UN amplifies his commitment to addressing global challenges through legal frameworks and policy interventions.