Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- PhD in Laws (Intelectual Property) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of London
- Master of Law - Masters Degree, University of Cambridge
- Bachelor in Laws - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Ida Madieha Bt. Abdul Ghani Azmi (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
Other's position:
Dean, Centre for Postgraduate Studies
imadieha@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Ida Madieha bt. Abdul Ghani Azmi obtained her LLB from IIUM, LLM from University of Cambridge and Ph.D from University of London (1995). Dr. Ida has authored 10 books and more than 60 articles on various issues on Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw and presented more than 70 papers in local and international conference. She is currently a Professor at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws.
Dr. Ida has had the experience of researching on many areas of IP, cyberlaw and biotechnology law. Among the national grants are: Deciphering the Wikileaks Saga: Exploring the Legal, Policy and Information Security Role and Challenges in Protecting and Securing Malaysia's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Against Data Leak (ERGS 2011-2013); Legal Framework for the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions: Balancing Human Rights, Conservation and Proprietary Interest (FRGS 2012-2015); Kajian dan Semakan Kursus Undang-undang, (MOHE, Oct 2005- Jan 2006) and Copyright and Access to Knowledge (Consumer International, September 2007-January 2008); A Review of the Patents Act with Special Emphasis on Transfer of Green Technologies Provisions (JPUUM, November (2012); Kajian Halatuju Pendidikan Undang-undang, Ministry of Higher Education (2013). Status of Left Over Embryos in Malaysia: An Ethico-Legal Enquiry, (RAGS (2013-2015); A study of Legal Issues Related to Blog Businesses in Malaysia: A Proposal for a Regulatory Framework in Malaysia, RAGS, (2013-2015); Security Offences Law Vis A Vis Right to Privacy in Malaysia: Guidelines for Reconciliation and Enforcement (FRGS 2013-2015); Legal and Administrative Requirement in Shariah Compliant Hospitality Services (NRGS 2013-2015), Establishing Legal and Economic Framework to Protect Malaysian Copyright Based Industries From the Possible Negative "Effects" of the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (FRGS 2015), Establishing An Effective Legal Framework for Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions in Malaysia Post TPP and AEC Era (FRGS 2016) and Legal Framework To Regulate Nutraceuticals, Herbal Medicines and health Supplements in Malaysia (FRGS 2016).
The international research projects include: The Economic Impact of Intellectual Property System (WIPO-JPO-UNU Research Project, December 2006- June 2007); Patents, Stem Cells and Ethics (Association of Commonwealth University, September 2006-March 2007) and Drafting of IP Curriculum and Syllabus in Bangladesh, WIPO (2014)
Dr Ida has had a short stint as a member of the Board of the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) (2004-2008). A big supporter of law reform, Dr. Ida has been involved copyright committee reforms in Malaysia since 1999. She is also the former Deputy Director of the Malaysian Copyright Tribunal (2014-2016).
She also has had the experience of mediating disputes by serving as a Domain Name Panelist with the Kuala Lumpur Arbitration Centre.
In terms of training programs, Dr Ida has conducted training programs organized by the Intellectual Property Training Centre and ILKAB and the resource person for the WTO Regional Trade Policy Program for Asia Pacific (2008-2011). She has also act as a resource person to WIPO/WTO IP Colloquium for IP Teachers and Researchers in Asia (2017) and consultant to WIPO in a number of mission.
At the international level, Dr. Ida is the executive committee member of the Association of Teachers and Researchers on Intellectual Property (ATRIP).
Dr. Ida has had the experience of researching on many areas of IP, cyberlaw and biotechnology law. Among the national grants are: Deciphering the Wikileaks Saga: Exploring the Legal, Policy and Information Security Role and Challenges in Protecting and Securing Malaysia's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Against Data Leak (ERGS 2011-2013); Legal Framework for the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions: Balancing Human Rights, Conservation and Proprietary Interest (FRGS 2012-2015); Kajian dan Semakan Kursus Undang-undang, (MOHE, Oct 2005- Jan 2006) and Copyright and Access to Knowledge (Consumer International, September 2007-January 2008); A Review of the Patents Act with Special Emphasis on Transfer of Green Technologies Provisions (JPUUM, November (2012); Kajian Halatuju Pendidikan Undang-undang, Ministry of Higher Education (2013). Status of Left Over Embryos in Malaysia: An Ethico-Legal Enquiry, (RAGS (2013-2015); A study of Legal Issues Related to Blog Businesses in Malaysia: A Proposal for a Regulatory Framework in Malaysia, RAGS, (2013-2015); Security Offences Law Vis A Vis Right to Privacy in Malaysia: Guidelines for Reconciliation and Enforcement (FRGS 2013-2015); Legal and Administrative Requirement in Shariah Compliant Hospitality Services (NRGS 2013-2015), Establishing Legal and Economic Framework to Protect Malaysian Copyright Based Industries From the Possible Negative "Effects" of the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (FRGS 2015), Establishing An Effective Legal Framework for Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions in Malaysia Post TPP and AEC Era (FRGS 2016) and Legal Framework To Regulate Nutraceuticals, Herbal Medicines and health Supplements in Malaysia (FRGS 2016).
The international research projects include: The Economic Impact of Intellectual Property System (WIPO-JPO-UNU Research Project, December 2006- June 2007); Patents, Stem Cells and Ethics (Association of Commonwealth University, September 2006-March 2007) and Drafting of IP Curriculum and Syllabus in Bangladesh, WIPO (2014)
Dr Ida has had a short stint as a member of the Board of the Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) (2004-2008). A big supporter of law reform, Dr. Ida has been involved copyright committee reforms in Malaysia since 1999. She is also the former Deputy Director of the Malaysian Copyright Tribunal (2014-2016).
She also has had the experience of mediating disputes by serving as a Domain Name Panelist with the Kuala Lumpur Arbitration Centre.
In terms of training programs, Dr Ida has conducted training programs organized by the Intellectual Property Training Centre and ILKAB and the resource person for the WTO Regional Trade Policy Program for Asia Pacific (2008-2011). She has also act as a resource person to WIPO/WTO IP Colloquium for IP Teachers and Researchers in Asia (2017) and consultant to WIPO in a number of mission.
At the international level, Dr. Ida is the executive committee member of the Association of Teachers and Researchers on Intellectual Property (ATRIP).
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Commercial Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Cyber/ICT Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Intellectual Property (Including Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Design)
Teaching Responsibilities
CURR.ISSUES IN INTELLECT AND IND'L PROP. LAW | 2004/2005 |
CURR.ISSUES IN INTELLECT.& IND'L PROP. LAW | 2007/2008 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
CURRENT ISSUES IN INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LAW | 2022/2023 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
CYBER LAW | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
FAMILY LAW II | 1995/1996 |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 2000/2001 1998/1999 1997/1998 1996/1997 1995/1996 |
INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT & DESIGN RIGHT | 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LAW | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2001/2002 |
LAW AND BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
LAW OF CONTRACT I | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 2009/2010 2007/2008 1997/1998 1996/1997 |
LAW OF CONTRACT II | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 |
LAW OF TORTS I | 2001/2002 1998/1999 1997/1998 |
LAW OF TORTS II | 2013/2014 |
LEGAL ISSUES IN CYBER SPACE | 2009/2010 |
MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM I | 2002/2003 |
TRANSACTIONS IN ISLAMIC LAW I | 1996/1997 1995/1996 |
Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2022 | TOWARDS A MAQASID-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR LAW AND POLICY ON MENTAL HEALTH |
2019 - 2022 | Legal Framework to Regulate Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Services in Malaysia |
2018 - 2021 | From Freedom of Expression to 'Freedom to Tell Lies': Formulating an Effective Legal Framework to Regulate the Spread of Fake News Online in Malaysia |
2018 - 2019 | Kajian Bibliometrik Kebangsaan (Tahun 2001-2017) |
2018 - 2022 | SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION IN MALAYSIA: TRENDS AND UPDATES FROM THE LEGAL AND JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES |
2017 - 2017 | Establish IP Curricula & Cource For MYIPO |
2016 - 2017 | PREPARATION OF A DRAFT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) POLICY FOR THE KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY (KU), NEPAL |
2016 - 2020 | Establishing an Effective Legal Framework for Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions in Malaysia Post TPP and AEC Era |
2015 - 2019 | Establishing Legal and Economic Framework to Protect Malaysian Copyright Based Industries from the Possible Negative "Effects" of the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement |
2013 - 2017 | Security Offences Law Vis a Vis Right to Privacy in Malaysia: Guidelines for Reconciliation and Enforcement |
2012 - 2015 | Legal Framework for the Protection of Traditonal Cultural Expression: Balancing Human Rights, Conservation and Proprietary Interest? |
2012 - 2016 | A study of legal issues related to BLOGs businesses in malaysia : A proposal for a regulatary framework |
2012 - 2016 | Status of Left Over Embryos in Malaysia : An Ethico Legal Enquiry |
2011 - 2013 | Jawatankuasa Penyemak dan Meminda Akta Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta 1996 (AKTA 555) |
2011 - 2015 | Deciphering The Wikileaks SAGA:Exploring The Legal, Policy and Information Security Role and Challenges In Protecting and Securing Malaysia's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Against Data Leak |
2010 - 2012 | Bioinformatics: The Law Relating To Collection and Use of Genetic Information in Malaysia |
2009 - 2013 | Innovation and Intellectual Property in Malaysia |
2008 - | TRIPS and Intellectual Property in Selected OIC Countries: Concerns and Prospects |
2007 - 2008 | Liberalization of Distribution Service: The Impact of Foreign Hyper-markets in Malaysia |
2006 - 2009 | Research on Biotechnology in Malaysia: Is there A Need for Regulatory Framework? |
2004 - 2007 | Original Title: Collateralization of Intellectual property in the Malaysian Conventional and Islamic Banking System: A Comparative Analysis New Title: Legal Impediments to the Collateralization?. |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Kajian Rang Undang-Undang Keselamatan Siber |
2021 - Present | Framing a Comprehensive and Supportive Mental Health Policy and Strategy for Workplace: A Need Analysis from Patients' and Caregivers' Perspective |
2021 - Present | The legal framework for the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice in Malaysia: Balancing due process and access to justice |
2017 - Present | From Data Security to Freedom of Information: Formulating a Legal Framework for Open Data in Malaysian Public Sector |
2016 - Present | Legal Framework to Regulate Nutraceuticals, Herbal Medicines and Health Supplements in Malaysia |
2013 - Present | Legal and Administrative Requirement in Shari'ah Compliant Hospitality Services |
2012 - Present | A Review on the Patents Act 1983 with Special Emphasis on the Transfer of Green Technologies Provisions |
2004 - Present | Trade, Regulation and Policy Research Unit |