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To any international lawyer, Hugo de Groot (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), usually referred to by his Latin name as Hugo Grotius, does not need any introduction. He is generally seen as the “father of public international law”, often together with Francisco De Vitoria (1483-1546) and Alberico...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is arguably one of the biggest crises of modern times. The conflict between the search for a vaccine, and the artificial scarcity created by patent law, has created a catch-22 situation. How will patent law apply to a vaccine under these circumstances?

In this video, Niels van Best explains his research on how bacteria from nature can strengthen the immune system of young infants.

In the heart of Düsseldorf, the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread has drifted through the streets for more than 130 years. Since its founding in 1891, Hinkel Bäckerei has evolved from a small neighborhood bakery into a cherished local institution.

How is the EU responding to the evolving landscape of consumer law in the face of digitalization and climate crisis? On 6 February 2024, the Globalization & Law Network had the privilege to discuss these issues with Dr. Vanessa Mak, Professor of Civil Law at Leiden University.