Entries by Daryl Lim

Who owns your thoughts? | The Debrief Interview

[Who owns your thoughts? The Debrief Interview]

I had the opportunity to share some legal and ethical reflections in The Debrief’s excellent feature on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and Neuralink’s first human subject, Noland Arbaugh.

Reporter Chrissy Newton explores the implications of this emerging technology, from identity and autonomy to data ownership and regulatory gaps. Delighted to be featured alongside cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, PhD, biomedical engineering professor Tom Chau, and primary care doctor Daniel Weaver.

Neural data exhibits properties of both biometric and medical data, but it also goes beyond them. Like biometric data, it can uniquely identify individuals. Like medical data, it may reveal sensitive information about mental health or neurological conditions. Neural data is also more intimate. It can reflect thoughts, intentions, emotions, or cognitive states. These are dimensions of personhood that existing legal categories do not fully capture.

It may be necessary to establish a new legal category specifically for neural data, one that integrates not only privacy and data protection norms, but also deeper concerns about mental autonomy, cognitive liberty, and freedom of thought. As neurotechnology advances, our legal frameworks must evolve in step. That means interdisciplinary, coordinated governance, beyond what any single agency can provide.

https://thedebrief.org/noland-arbaugh-neuralinks-first-brain-interface-recipient-reflects-on-neurotechnology-ethics-and-identity/

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July 3, 2025 by

CFTN Interview | Sanofi-Blueprint Merger

[CTFN Interview on Sanofi’s proposed acquisition of Blueprint Medicines]

Ryan Lynch recently interviewed me for his piece on the Federal Trade Commission’s review of Sanofi’s proposed acquisition of Blueprint Medicines. The focus is whether Sanofi’s control over both Dupixent and Blueprint’s BLU-808 could raise competitive concerns, even if the drugs are not direct substitutes.

As I noted, “Even if they’re not direct substitutes, the ability to control how each is developed, positioned, and marketed could raise flags, especially if one could be used to block uptake of the other preemptively.”

Honored to be featured alongside Professor Michael Carrier of Rutgers Law School.

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hashtag#Antitrust hashtag#InnovationPolicy hashtag#PharmaLaw hashtag#MergersAndAcquisitions hashtag#CTFN hashtag#FederalTradeCommission hashtag#CompetitionLaw hashtag#IPandInnovation

June 23, 2025 by

Profiles in Leadership | Judge Newman

[Interview with Judge Pauline Newman]
Appointed by President Reagan in 1984, Judge Pauline Newman has long been a trailblazer in patent law and public service. From her early days as a research scientist to her roles shaping U.S. and international innovation policy, Judge Newman’s career has spanned continents, disciplines, and decades. Judge Newman also serves as an advisor to Penn State Dickinson Law IP and Innovation Initiative.
I had the honor of speaking with Judge Newman about her remarkable journey in this “Profiles in Leadership” episode. In our conversation, she reflected on:
🔹 Her formative years and scientific beginnings.
🔹 Adventures abroad with UNESCO.
🔹 Leadership lessons from President Carter’s Domestic Policy Review.
🔹 Whether we need a new policy review for today’s innovation challenges.
🔹 The value of dissent and difference on the bench.
🔹 Rethinking the infrastructure of American innovation.
Grateful to Judge Newman for generously sharing her time, wisdom, and her enduring commitment to public service.
#Leadership #InnovationPolicy #IPLaw #FederalCircuit #ProfilesInLeadership #PaulineNewman #PatentLaw #WomensLeadership

June 23, 2025 by

Fordham IP Conference | A Time to Listen

New York is a global nexus for innovation, law, education, and entrepreneurship, drawing talent from around the world. It is also home to the Hansen IP Institute’s annual conference at Fordham University School of Law.

Widely known as the “Davos of the IP World,” this year’s conference, its 32nd, was held in association with Penn State Dickinson Law. I was delighted to see several of our students actively engaging with leaders from government, industry, private practice, academia, and civil society. Their presence signaled a promising new chapter of collaboration between individuals and institutions from two leading states in these United States.

The conference has remained a premier event in the field because of the enduring vision and personal commitment of its founding director, Hugh Hansen. Between conferences, Hugh has consistently made an effort to connect with a broad range of stakeholders, reaffirming relationships, gathering feedback, and identifying new ways to ensure each edition remains a relevant and dynamic space to “Learn, Debate, and Have Fun.”

It is thus fitting that we begin our listening tour this year in New York, where this remarkable conference was born and continues to call home. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect. We gleaned valuable insights and look forward to working with you to co-create an even better conference in the year ahead. Onward and upward!

Joseph Landau Ron Lazebnik Carey Ramos Joshua L. Simmons Laura Sheridan Eric Lin John Todaro

Bonus meetings with Scott G Greene Elizabeth Weyl Atif Khawaja

June 12, 2025 by

PLI Global IP Spotlight | Patents

Delighted to reunite with Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s team to record our upcoming episode of Global IP Spotlight: Patents, featuring an all-star panel.

Join us when the episode drops to hear from David Por (Clifford Chance), András Jókúti, LL.M. (World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Carlos R. Olarte (OlarteMoure) Adam Kelly (Venable LLP) Xinlin Li Morrow (Morrow Ni Law) Tom Burton (Siemens)!

June 2, 2025 by

Profiles in Leadership | Etienne Sanz de Acedo

Matt Villano interviewed me for his Business Insider article on how Mastercard uses AI to fight credit card fraud and enhance consumer protection.

I discussed how AI’s ability to detect patterns and anomalies in real time is transforming fraud detection while also underscoring the importance of balancing this speed and scale with equity, transparency, and human oversight. AI enables real-time detection of suspicious transactions by identifying patterns and anomalies impossible for human analysts to spot at scale. The goal is a hybrid model: AI for speed and scale, humans for nuance and accountability.

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May 20, 2025 by

Business Insider Interview | AI-powered Fraud-detection Systems

Matt Villano interviewed me for his Business Insider article on how Mastercard uses AI to fight credit card fraud and enhance consumer protection.

I discussed how AI’s ability to detect patterns and anomalies in real time is transforming fraud detection while also underscoring the importance of balancing this speed and scale with equity, transparency, and human oversight. AI enables real-time detection of suspicious transactions by identifying patterns and anomalies impossible for human analysts to spot at scale. The goal is a hybrid model: AI for speed and scale, humans for nuance and accountability.

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May 13, 2025 by

2025 Commencement | Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg

Congratulations to the Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2025!

It was a pleasure to join faculty, staff, families, and friends in commemorating this milestone at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg, where our commencement ceremony was held for the first time. The historic setting provided a fitting backdrop to honor our graduates’ dedication, perseverance, and achievements.

Congratulations to all who crossed the stage! We look forward to seeing your impact in the legal profession and cheering you on. Thanks also to those who worked hard behind the scenes to make the event a success.

#PSUDickinsonLaw #Commencement2025 #WeAre

Penn State Dickinson Law Danielle Conway Jeffrey A. Dodge Lucy Johnston-Walsh Tom Lee Andrea Jane Martin Megan Riesmeyer Titichia M. Jackson, Esq. Julie Tedjeske Crane Valerie D. James, JD, Esq. Samantha Prince Sarah J. Williams

May 11, 2025 by

Penn State Dickinson Law Hosts | 2nd Sungkyunkwan University – Penn State Dickinson Law Lecture

Delighted 성균관대학교(Sungkyunkwan University) Law Professor Patricia A. Goedde spoke at the 2nd 성균관대학교(Sungkyunkwan University)-Penn State Dickinson Law lecture. Thank you to my colleague Anthony Ogden for his tireless work in connecting us with friends and partners from all over the world!

https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/penn-state-dickinson-law-hosts-2nd-sungkyunkwan-university-penn-state-dickinson-law-lecture

April 13, 2025 by

Fordham Center on Law and Information Policy | Decennial Fellows Roundtable

Delighted to join Fordham University School of Law’s Decennial Fellows for their Spring 2025 Roundtable Series. The Decennial Fellows Program, hosted by Fordham’s Center on Law and Information Policy (CLIP) at Fordham Law School, brings together top law students focusing on technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. Thank you to Andrea Flink for inviting me!

At the request of several Fellows, I addressed issues such as how global jurisdictions approach AI regulation, what it means to be “original” in the age of machine creativity, and how law can re-engage with creators through compensation, contract, and tort frameworks. I outlined a comparative framework for understanding regulatory approaches across the U.S. (market-driven), EU (rights-driven), and Asia (growth-driven). I emphasized the need to “reskill, remunerate, and re-engage” stakeholders impacted by AI. I also discussed developments such as Nightshade, the use of synthetic data, NIL (name, image, likeness) issues, and legal responses to ingestion-based infringement.

https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/professor-daryl-lim-speaks-artists-rights-and-global-ai-regulation-fordham-laws-decennial-fellows Penn State Dickinson Law

April 13, 2025 by