[Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership featuring WIPO Director General Daren Tang] Join me in a conversation with Daren Tang, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as he reflects on: - Historic Achievements in 2024: Two landmark treaties—the Riyadh Design Law Treaty and the Treaty on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge—achieved in turbulent geopolitical times. - IP as a Catalyst for Growth: How IP can bridge divides, drive innovation, and support development across member states. - Leadership Lessons from Jazz: Insights on fostering creativity and collaboration within a global organization. - Personal Perspectives* From his early days in Singapore and Georgetown University to his appreciation for jazz, tea, and meditation, DG Tang offers a unique lens on life and leadership. - How WIPO is shaping a more inclusive and impactful global IP system, from training over 500,000 people worldwide through the WIPO Academy to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs in Namibia and beyond. Watch the full episode to hear DG Tang’s reflections on navigating multilateralism, managing diverse stakeholder groups, and making IP a tool for equitable progress. #Leadership #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #ProfilesInLeadership #GlobalCollaboration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLnRo8ClxUU

I'm honored that The Trademark Reporter (TMR) selected my article on AI and trademarks to be included in its special AI issue. The American University Law Review originally published the article in 2022. TMR was founded in 1911 and is a resource the International Trademark Association (INTA) provides to practitioners, academics, and judges worldwide. Many thanks to Willard Knox and Pamela Chestek for their leadership. Pam eloquently summarizes my article in her Editor's Note as follows: "In “Trademark Confusion Revealed: An Empirical Analysis,” Daryl Lim analyzes courts of appeals’ decisions on the likelihood of trademark confusion and how the various factors are applied by the courts. Lim considers the possibility of using empirical analysis to train AI models that would allow courts to reach more consistent and accurate results and that would, in turn, allow trademark counselors to better predict likely outcomes before ever reaching the courts." The issue also features articles by scholars whose work I have studied and admire: Michael Grynberg, Christine Farley Matthew Dahl, Varun Magesh, Mirac S., Daniel Ho, Sonia Katyal, Aniket Kesari, Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid, and Molly Torsen Stech. Explore the full issue here: https://www.inta.org/resources/the-trademark-reporter/ Penn State Dickinson Law DePaul University College of Law Stanford Law School University of California, Berkeley - School of Law Fordham University School of Law American University Washington College of Law STM Yale Law School Stanford University

[Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership: David Kappos on People, Principles, and Progress] It was a privilege to interview Dave Kappos, widely recognized as a global leader in intellectual property strategy, policy, and enforcement. His transformative tenure as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office included the passage of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, a landmark reform of the U.S. patent system. He now serves as Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Our conversation explored his journey at IBM, his experiences in Asia, and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. He also shared his perspectives on faith, family, and the importance of grassroots advocacy in shaping the future of innovation. Other highlights include: - Stewarding the America Invents Act and the role of coalition-building - Leadership lessons for the incoming USPTO director. - Has America lost the ability to transmit and interact internationally at multiple frequencies? - Advice for the next generation of leaders in law, innovation, and policy He exemplifies what it means to lead with vision, humility, and a deep sense of purpose. His insights are invaluable for anyone committed to fostering innovation and advancing leadership in today’s complex global landscape. The full interview is available on YouTube. Discover the full lineup of our distinguished interviewees at https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership. #Leadership #PennStateDickinsonLaw #ProfilesInLeadership https://youtu.be/iqFyrmze_CM