Thomas Hoeren
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Thomas Hoeren is a German
law professor and judge with focus on Information and Media Law.
and London Guildhall University
from 1980 to 1987. In 1986 he graduated from Theology in Münster
. From October 1986 to May 1988 he wrote his doctorate's thesis in IT Law at the University of Münster
(title of the dissertation: “Softwareüberlassung als Sachkauf” (“Software Licensing as a Product Purchase”)). In May 1994, Thomas Hoeren qualified as a professor of Civil Law (degree: Dr. habil.) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Münster
(title: "Selbstregulierung im Banken- und Versicherungsrecht" ("Problems in competition law with regard to self-regulation
in the banking and insurance
sector")).
and Head of the Institute for Information, Telecommunication and Media Law
in June 1997. This Institute deals with Civil Law
, Public Law
and Criminal Law
on the Information Law sector and conducts research on Industrial Property Rights and E-Learning. In 2004 Hoeren was appointed a Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute
of the Balliol College (Oxford). Since 2004 Hoeren is also a lecturer at the Academy of Art of Münster for Copyright Law and Art Law. Additionally, he is a lecturer for Information and IT law at the University of Zurich
and the University of Vienna
.
in Düsseldorf (senate of Competition Law). Hoeren is one of the legal advisors of the European Commission
(DG XIII) at the “Legal Advisory Board on Information Technology” and a member of the Task Force Group on Intellectual Property of the European Commission. Furthermore, he serves as academic counsel to the DENIC
and is a board member of the Research Center for Information Law of the University of St. Gallen.
Since June 2000 he is working as a 'domain name panelist' and 'panelist for “.eu” domain disputes' for the WIPO
. In 2005 he became a member of the expert committee for Copyright and Publishing Law at the German Union for Intellectual Property Protection.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
law professor and judge with focus on Information and Media Law.
Studies
Thomas Hoeren studied Theology and Law at the Universities of Tübingen, MünsterUniversity of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
and London Guildhall University
London Guildhall University
London Guildhall University was a university in the United Kingdom from 1992 to 2002. On 1 August 2002, it merged with the University of North London to form London Metropolitan University...
from 1980 to 1987. In 1986 he graduated from Theology in Münster
University of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
. From October 1986 to May 1988 he wrote his doctorate's thesis in IT Law at the University of Münster
University of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
(title of the dissertation: “Softwareüberlassung als Sachkauf” (“Software Licensing as a Product Purchase”)). In May 1994, Thomas Hoeren qualified as a professor of Civil Law (degree: Dr. habil.) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Münster
University of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
(title: "Selbstregulierung im Banken- und Versicherungsrecht" ("Problems in competition law with regard to self-regulation
Self-regulation
The term self-regulation can signify:*Autoregulation*Homeostasis, in systems theory*Self-control, in sociology / psychology*Self-regulated learning, in educational psychology*Self-regulation theory , a system of conscious personal health management...
in the banking and insurance
Insurance
In law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer is a company selling the...
sector")).
Academic career
Hoeren taught at the Faculty of Law of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf from April 1994 to June 1997. He was appointed a professor of Information, Media and Business Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of MünsterUniversity of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
and Head of the Institute for Information, Telecommunication and Media Law
Institute for Information, Telecommunication and Media Law
Institute for Information, Telecommunication and Media Law or ITM is a research & educational organisation located in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. All major research projects conducted by ITM are ordered by European Commission. Scientific Council of the Institute is presented by...
in June 1997. This Institute deals with Civil Law
Civil law (area)
Civil law in continental law is a branch of law which is the general part of private law.The basis for civil law lies in a civil code. Before enacting of codes, civil law could not be distinguished from private law...
, Public Law
Public law
Public law is a theory of law governing the relationship between individuals and the state. Under this theory, constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are sub-divisions of public law...
and Criminal Law
Criminal law
Criminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be imposed on people who do not obey...
on the Information Law sector and conducts research on Industrial Property Rights and E-Learning. In 2004 Hoeren was appointed a Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute
Oxford Internet Institute
The Oxford Internet Institute is a multi-disciplinary institute based at the University of Oxford, England, and housed in buildings owned by Balliol College, Oxford. It is devoted to the study of the societal implications of the Internet, with the aim of shaping research, policy and practice in...
of the Balliol College (Oxford). Since 2004 Hoeren is also a lecturer at the Academy of Art of Münster for Copyright Law and Art Law. Additionally, he is a lecturer for Information and IT law at the University of Zurich
University of Zurich
The University of Zurich , located in the city of Zurich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 25,000 students. It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine and a new faculty of philosophy....
and the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
.
- Hoeren is an editorial member of the magazine "Computer und Recht" and a co-editor of the magazines "Information and Communications Technology Law" and "EDI Law Review" since 1997.
- In 1998, he was named co-editor of the magazine Multimedia und Recht (MMR).
- In May 2005 he became editor for "Informatik und Recht" of the Swiss juridical professional journal "Jusletter".
- Hoeren is an editorial advisor of the educational magazine "Ad Legendum".
Legal career
In June 1996 Hoeren became a Judge at the Court of AppealsAppellate court
An appellate court, commonly called an appeals court or court of appeals or appeal court , is any court of law that is empowered to hear an appeal of a trial court or other lower tribunal...
in Düsseldorf (senate of Competition Law). Hoeren is one of the legal advisors of the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
(DG XIII) at the “Legal Advisory Board on Information Technology” and a member of the Task Force Group on Intellectual Property of the European Commission. Furthermore, he serves as academic counsel to the DENIC
DENIC
DENIC Verwaltungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft eG is the manager of the .de domain, the country-code top-level domain for Germany.In 2005, it was one of five bidders seeking to win contract to operate the .net contract offered by ICANN.- Etymology :...
and is a board member of the Research Center for Information Law of the University of St. Gallen.
Since June 2000 he is working as a 'domain name panelist' and 'panelist for “.eu” domain disputes' for the WIPO
World Intellectual Property Organization
The World Intellectual Property Organization is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 "to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world"....
. In 2005 he became a member of the expert committee for Copyright and Publishing Law at the German Union for Intellectual Property Protection.
Honours
- Thomas Hoeren was honoured with the ALCATELAlcatel-LucentAlcatel-Lucent is a global telecommunications corporation, headquartered in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It provides telecommunications solutions to service providers, enterprises, and governments around the world, enabling these customers to deliver voice, data, and video services...
-SEL research award “Technische Kommunikation” ('Technical CommunicationTechnical communicationTechnical communication is a method of researching and creating information about technical processes or products directed to an audience through media. The information must be relevant to the intended audience. Technical communicators often work collaboratively to create products for various...
') in 2005.