Clarence Sokolambe Lakpini is a PhD student at the University of Ottawa, where his research aims to study the influence of patent law on Nigeria’s solar energy sector and explore how distributive justice principles can be applied to ensure equitable access to solar technology for sustainable development in Nigeria. He holds an LLB at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria and is also a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Clarence holds an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Cape Town, where his thesis examined the South Africa’s Efforts at Patent System Reform versus the TRIPS Flexibilities Fully Appropriated for Public Health Needs?” Clarence research interests are in the areas of Intellectual Property Law that intersect with innovation, and access to technology, particularly from the perspective of developing countries. Outside academics, he loves reading, singing, and playing the guitar.