Entries by Daryl Lim

Penn State Dickinson Law’s 2026 Delegation Visit to Singapore Begins

[ Penn State Dickinson Law’s 2026 Delegation Visit to Singapore Begins!]

We were honored to start our journey at the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL). With its leadership in professional development, legal technology, and dispute resolution, SAL represents the kind of forward-looking partner that makes Singapore a global hub for the law of the future. For US readers, SAL performs some functions of The American Law Institute, Practising Law Institute (PLI), Lexis Nexis, and more. Details here: https://sal.org.sg/.

Meetings like these inspire us to think in new ways about how legal education can better prepare the next generation of lawyers to lead in a rapidly changing world.

A special thank you to:

-Mr. Zee Kin Yeong, Chief Executive, for introducing SAL’s mission and impact.

-Mr. Mark Fisher, Deputy Executive Director, Asian Business Law Institute, for sharing SAL’s approach to orchestrating meaningful law reform.

-Ms. Xiao Wen Tan, Senior Deputy Director, Learning & Professional Development, for her insights on professional training and innovation.

-Mr. Kevin Kwek, Chief Executive, Singapore Mediation Centre, for highlighting Singapore’s leadership in mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

#PennStateDickinsonLaw #SingaporeAcademyofLaw #GlobalPartnerships #LegalInnovation #DisputeResolution

Danielle Conway Tom Pease Josh Trego Noreen Tama #JudgeMinora Meggie Ho

September 22, 2025 by

Strategic Partnerships: Penn State Dickinson Law’s Global Imperative

[Strategic Partnerships: Penn State Dickinson Law’s Global Imperative]

At Penn State Dickinson Law, we know that the future of law and technology is being shaped across borders, and that strategic partnerships are essential to ensuring our community is part of that conversation.

The value of these partnerships may not always be immediately visible. Like any true investment, their impact unfolds over time, shaping our teaching, scholarship, and, most importantly, the future of our students and our institution. They allow us to bring real-world insights directly into the classroom, where students encounter the law not only as doctrine but as practice unfolding in real time.

Strategic partnerships open doors: front-row seats at internationally renowned conferences, bespoke internships abroad, and delegation visits that refresh bonds between alumni and their alma mater and expand professional networks with institutional partners.

This is why we must continue to build. I invite colleagues, alumni, students, and partners to join us in forging these bridges. Together, we can prepare tomorrow’s lawyers not just to adapt to change, but to lead it—and ensure Dickinson Law remains at the forefront of global legal innovation.

September 20, 2025 by

Celebrating the Penn State Dickinson Law Community

[Celebrating the Penn State Dickinson Law Community]

At Penn State University, our ability to engage the world begins with the strength of our community on campus.

This week offered several reminders of that truth. I shared breakfast with my 1L student mentees, welcomed our new colleague, cybersecurity expert Ido Kilovaty, and reconnected with colleagues across both locations of our law school, including a lighthearted “twinning moment” with TaWanda Hunter Stallworth, M. Div.!

I was also delighted to meet our new Provost, Fotis Sotiropoulos, who has made AI competence and the enduring value of higher education hallmarks of his administration. His vision reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students and faculty to lead in an era of rapid technological and social change.

As we advance Penn State’s role in addressing local, national, or global challenges, we do so on a foundation built by the people who make our community strong.

#PennState #Community #AI #Cybersecurity #HigherEd #LawAndTech #WeAre

Press release: https://www.psu.edu/news/administration/story/fotis-sotiropoulos-named-penn-states-executive-vice-president-and-provost

September 7, 2025 by

Speaking on Copyright and AI at TechLaw.Fest 2025

[Speaking on Copyright and AI at TechLaw.Fest 2025]

Honored to join the “Copyright in a Generative Age” panel at TechLaw.Fest next week.

The event is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s premier law and technology conference. Kudos to Singapore Academy of Law Chief Executive Officer Zee Kin Yeong and his team!

Led by Dr Stanley Lai, SC (Allen & Gledhill LLP), my conversation with Trina Ha (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)), Jeffrey Lim (Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC), Janet Chiew (IMDA), and Chaonan Wang (Huawei) will tackle some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of copyright and generative AI, including:

– How access control measures and watermarks can bolster copyright protection in large language models.

– The question of liability across the AI ecosystem—from model providers to users.

– How U.S. fair use doctrine is evolving in cases involving Anthropic, Meta, and others.

– The challenge of substantial similarity, derivative works, and “style mimicry” in AI-generated content.

– The shifting boundary between human creativity and machine assistance.

With more than 2,000 participants from over 40 countries, including judges, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and industry leaders, TechLaw.Fest offers a global platform for exchanging ideas and shaping the future of law and technology.

Penn State Dickinson Law Press release: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-to-speak-on-copyright-and-ai-at-techlaw-fest-2025

Event page: https://www.techlawfest.com/2025-overview-stages

September 4, 2025 by

University Research Council & National Endowment for the Humanities AI review panel

[Honored to join two university-level research roles at Penn State.]

I have agreed to serve on the University Research Council (URC), a forum that contributes to strategic discussions on research priorities and initiatives across the university. I will also serve as a reviewer for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Centers on Artificial Intelligence institutional review panel, helping to ensure fairness, transparency, and scholarly merit in Penn State’s submissions.

Both roles reflect my commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and supporting research excellence at Penn State Dickinson Law and across the broader Penn State community. I look forward to contributing to these important conversations.

September 4, 2025 by

PLI Global IP Spotlight | Canada

Honored to host the latest Practising Law Institute (PLI) Global IP Spotlight – Canada, a live and interactive program designed to give U.S. stakeholders a clearer view of the Canadian IP landscape—where it aligns with U.S. law, where it diverges, and where it may be headed.

This program features a distinguished panel of experts—Richard Gold (McGill University), Catherine Lovrics (Marks & Clerk), Chelsea Nimmo (Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP), Mesmin Pierre (Canadian Intellectual Property Office / Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada), Anthony Prenol (CPST Intellectual Property), and Stephanie Vaccari (Baker McKenzie) who joined me for a conversational, no-slides discussion that ranged from trademarks, copyright, and patents to CIPO developments, litigation strategies, and Canada’s international and policy perspectives. We closed with a lightning round of takeaways that cut to the heart of what U.S. practitioners should know when advising clients on Canadian IP matters.

A big thank you to PLI’s team of legal and technical professionals whose hard work and dedication are evident from the quality of their programs.

Video link: https://www.pli.edu/programs/S/global-ip-spot-canada/438736

Penn State Dickinson Law

August 31, 2025 by

Singapore Partnerships

[Singapore Partnerships]
I recently had the privilege of speaking at IP Week Singapore 2025, where I joined global experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of cross-border innovation. It was a stimulating exchange on how businesses and policymakers can navigate diverse legal frameworks while fostering creativity and growth.
Honored to share the stage with our adroit moderator Winston Zhang (Tech in Asia), and fellow panelists Lisa Jorgenson (World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO), Shee Wen Gan (Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore), Michael Kosuge (Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia), Benny Lee (The Coca-Cola Company), and Lionel Tan (Rajah & Tann Asia, Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)).
I’ll be back in Singapore soon, this time with the Penn State Dickinson Law delegation. Singapore’s role as a hub for law, technology, and innovation makes it a strategic partner for our institution. Our visit will focus on strengthening collaborations that connect our community with global networks and open pathways for research, education, and professional opportunities.
Grateful to friends and colleagues who took the time to connect! Always a treat to connect with friends and colleagues, including some featured in the photo montage—
Daren Tang Kong Hwee Tan Ambassador Rena Lee ICJ Campaign Dr Stanley Lai Elisabeth Stewart Bradley Simon Seow, PPA David Llewelyn Zee Kin Yeong Simon Chesterman Mark Lim Sandy Widjaja Bryan Chew Ryan Abbott Lars Olberg Gordon Humphreys Harjit Tulsi Dawn Karen Tan Alfred Yip Lionel Tan Heinz Goddar Lisa Jorgenson David Kappos Terence Koh Lucy Hughes Christine Bonvallet Joyce Ang Lorraine Tay Pin-Ping Oh Daniel Lee Constance Leong ( 梁彩玲) Paul McClelland Irene Calboli Gabriel Ong Sharmaine Wu Walter Chia
Glad to see a good representation of voices from around the world, and grateful for the opportunity to meet and speak with Fiji’s Minister for Justice Siromi Dokanivalu Turaga.
Our conversations collectively sharpened my understanding of the global legal and innovation landscape. It also underscores Singapore’s importance as a convening hub where diverse expertise can converge. I look forward to carrying these insights into future collaborations, research, and teaching.

August 29, 2025 by

Korean Partnerships

[Korean Partnerships]

I recently had the privilege of joining an outstanding group of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the Seoul AI Policy Conference (SAIPCON 2025), hosted by the Seoul National University AI Policy Initiative in collaboration with the Center for Trustworthy AI. This year’s theme, “Fault Lines of AI Governance,” tackled some of the most pressing dilemmas AI poses for societies worldwide, from agentic AI to labor, creativity, national security, and beyond.

Grateful for the opportunity to speak on the panel “Striking the Right Balance: Copyright Across Diverse AI Contexts”, where I explored how generative AI unsettles copyright frameworks in creativity, data use, and content generation. It was a privilege to speak alongside Sangchul Park (Seoul National University), Soonmin Bae (KT AI Future Lab), and Shun-Ling Chen (Institutum Iurisprudentiae, Academia Sinica).

The conference featured keynote addresses and conversations with leading voices, including Janet Napolitano Christopher Yoo Joseph Harrington Sayash Kapoor Stephan Sonnenberg Yong Suk Lee Gus Hurwitz Nicholson Price Henry Shevlin Baskaran Balasingham Shao-Man Lee alongside many other distinguished colleagues from Korea and abroad.

Delighted to be able to meet with IP High Court judges Jiyoung Yi, Kisu Kim, and BTS’s lawyer Jaewoo Kwak on that trip. I also met with Nak Hee Hyun (Sungkyunkwan University) to discuss our ongoing series of faculty scholarship presentations (past sessions here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daryllimpsu_publicinterestlaw-humanrights-legaleducation-activity-7313739543059263491-5ybA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHATWQB-pkPwHfotg5EgiwjDM9F4KIy_Pw), which continue to highlight important work at the intersection of law, human rights, and social justice, and beyond.

As part of the program, we had the opportunity to visit the I had the chance to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Standing at this historic and symbolic border was a humbling reminder of both division and resilience — and of the importance of dialogue across boundaries, whether in geopolitics or in AI governance.

A special thanks to Yong Lim and his team for curating such a thoughtful and timely program in SAIPCON. I look forward to continuing the conversations sparked in Seoul.

University of California, Berkeley,

#AI #Governance #Copyright #Innovation #partnerships Penn State Dickinson Law

August 24, 2025 by

Australian Partnerships

[Australian Partnerships]

In Australia, I recently had the opportunity to strengthen relationships and forge new strategic partnerships that will shape the future of our global IP conversations. Across every meeting, colleagues emphasized the value of face-to-face conversations — moments to share stories, build trust, and strengthen ties.

Those I met were especially generous in connecting me with new networks and potential partners eager to contribute. These conversations also reinforced the strong momentum behind our initiatives. There is critical role for a trusted forum for reasoned dialogue in an increasingly fragmented world.

Thank you to the Copyright Society of Australia for inviting me. This year’s theme, “Productivity – A New Challenge for Copyright,” is particularly apt. Moderated by Justice Stephen Burley, our discussion explored how AI’s promise of productivity reshapes long-standing debates over balancing the rights of creators, users, and the tech industry, and consider whether these tensions can be reconciled in a post-productivity economy.

I am grateful to everyone who made time to meet and share their perspectives, and I look forward to building on these connections as we prepare for the year ahead.

Annabelle Bennett Sue Gilchrist Phoebe Arcus SC Michael Handler Alida Stanley Luke Hawthorne Josephine Johnston Virginia Morrison Rebecca Smith Isabella Alexander Rita Matulionyte‌ Michael Williams John Lee Clayton Utz John Collins Clare Cunliffe Ian Horak KC Gilbert + Tobin University of Technology Sydney Macquarie Law School

Herbert Smith Freehills UNSW Law & Justice Copyright Agency King & Wood Mallesons

#IntellectualProperty #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration Penn State Dickinson Law Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School

August 24, 2025 by

Shaping the Future of Media in the AI Era — Reflections from EXNW 2025

[Shaping the Future of Media in the AI Era — Reflections from EXNW 2025]

Honored to speak at EXNW Summit 2025 in Vancouver in the featured session “AI, Law, and the Future of Global Film, TV and Media” alongside Canadian Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.

We explored the legal, ethical, and policy challenges generative AI poses for global media, from authorship and copyright to deepfakes and cultural sovereignty. These conversations are vital to shaping thoughtful governance that supports creativity, safeguards rights, and fosters inclusive storytelling in the AI era.

Grateful to Barbara Lee (RESO | Racial Equity Screen Office
Founder & Board Chair; EXNW Creator & Executive Producer), Hanna Cho (Executive Director, RESO; EXNW Asia Pacific Program Director), Caitlin Alinsod (Operations Lead, RESO; EXNW Summit Manager), and their talented team for creating such an inspiring platform.

Enjoyed meeting the wonderful community of creatives from across Canada and Asia, my purple carpet moment, and briefly marching along with a flock of Canadian Geese on the way to my talk!

EXNW brings together leaders from government, technology, and the arts to inspire and empower the next generation of creatives across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation.

https://www.exnw.org/ Penn State Dickinson Law

August 10, 2025 by