Banana Republic | Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Oxford)

[Just Published: Banana Republic: Copyright Law and the Extractive Logic of Generative AI] I explore the intersection of art, copyright, and AI in my latest article, “Banana Republic: Copyright Law and the Extractive Logic of Generative AI,” published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Oxford University Press). Using #MaurizioCattelan’s #Comedian and the figures of the fruit seller, the buyer, and the artist as metaphors, the article interrogates who is valued, who is erased, and who reaps the rewards. These figures expose how value, labour, and authorship are dislocated and reassembled in ways that challenge the assumptions underpinning copyright law and cultural production. I am grateful to Chen Yang, Tianxiang He, Orabhund Panuspatthna, Peter Yu, Jyh-An Lee, Terry Taorui Guan, Guobin Cui, Rostam J. NEUWIRTH, Victor Jiawei Zhang, hideaki shimada, Yahong Li, Alan Chiu, Chien-Chih (Jesse) Lu, and the attendees of City University of Hong Kong’s AI and HK Copyright Symposium for their helpful comments. Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/jiplp/jpaf047 #Copyright #GenerativeAI #IPLaw #TechPolicy #LegalScholarship Penn State Dickinson Law #OxfordUniversityPress

Profiles in Leadership | Vilas Dhar

[New Episode: Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership: Vilas Dhar] Who holds power in the age of AI? Who’s left out? How do we build a future that centers everyone? In the latest episode, I sat down with Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and one of the world’s leading voices at the intersection of AI, equity, and social change. From the cornfields of Illinois to the halls of the UN, Vilas’s journey is as compelling as his mission: to reimagine technology’s role in society, embed justice into our digital infrastructure, and inspire a new generation of moral leadership. We explored: - AI and structural power: Who gets to shape the future? - The evolving global AI governance landscape, including his work with the UN - The responsibility of philanthropy in the digital age - Leadership lessons rooted in quiet courage, moral conviction, and systems change Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pauGi02CR5s Full episode list: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership #AI #Leadership #TechForGood #PublicInterestTech #ProfilesInLeadership #Philanthropy #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #DickinsonLaw #VilasDhar #UNAI #DigitalEquity

Profiles in Leadership | Gabrielle Buckley

[New Episode: Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership — Gabrielle M. Buckley] In this episode, I spoke with Gabrielle Buckley, Director of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership at Loyola University Chicago. An international attorney, civic leader, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment, Gabrielle shares her extraordinary journey. Drawing from her formative experiences at MUNDELEIN COLLEGE, her immersion in Japanese culture, and her decades-long legal career, Gabrielle offers a powerful reflection on how law, diplomacy, and service converge in leadership. We discuss the enduring importance of single-sex education, mentorship, and intergenerational community, as well as the challenges and opportunities of shaping inclusive leadership programs for women. Gabrielle’s story is a compelling reminder that leadership isn’t about title or volume. It’s about clarity of purpose, consistency in values, and the courage to create change. Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFHrxUpyq6Y Full episode list: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership #Leadership #WomensLeadership #InternationalLaw #HigherEd #DickinsonLaw #ProfilesInLeadership #Mentorship #Inclusion #PurposeDriven

Profiles in Leadership | Noland Cheung

[New Episode: Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership: Noland Cheung, Eckert Seamans] I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Noland Cheung. From growing up as a shy, first-generation Chinese American to leading IP practices at Bayer, Dentons, and now Eckert Seamans, Noland’s journey is filled with warmth, humor, and hard-won wisdom. We spoke about professional pivots, building and mentoring cohesive teams, leading through transitions, and the quiet power of staying true to one’s values. Noland also shared how his early life, legal training at Penn State Dickinson Law, and community leadership roles at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and The Advanced Leadership Institute shaped his inclusive and people-first approach to leadership. Whether you’re navigating your own path in law, seeking wisdom in leadership or just enjoy a great life story, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QhzfjimbQM Full episode list: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership #Leadership #IPLaw #DickinsonLaw #ProfilesInLeadership #Community #PeopleFirst

PLI Global IP Spotlight | Canada

Great to get to know the Studio Briefings team and their colleagues at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) during a recent visit to moderate a panel discussion featuring IP developments and institutions in Canada. Mesmin Pierre, Director General, Canadian Intellectual Property Office / Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada Anthony Prenol, Partner, CPST Intellectual Property Chelsea Nimmo, Partner, Bennett Jones Stephanie Vaccari, Partner, Baker McKenzie Richard Gold, James McGill Professor of Law, McGill University – Faculty of Law Catherine Lovrics, Partner, Marks & Clerk Topics spanned trademark and copyright reforms, patent examination trends, regulatory modernization, litigation tactics, international IP frameworks, and the growing policy dimensions of innovation governance. We closed with a fast-paced lightning round offering practical tips, surprising insights, and a glimpse at what’s next for IP in Canada.

Profiles in Leadership | Rama Elluru

[New Episode: @pennstatedickinsonlaw Profiles in Leadership The AI Imperative with Rama Elluru] In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, I spoke with Rama Elluru, a polymath at the forefront of innovation policy and AI governance. Rama is Senior Director for Governance and Intellectual Property at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit founded by former Google CEO Eric and Wendy Schmidt to help ensure long-term U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. She previously served on the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) and as an Administrative Patent Judge at the USPTO. Her expertise spans computer science, philosophy, biochemistry, law, and national strategy. In this interview, we covered: -Her interdisciplinary path from crystal structures to national policy -AI’s evolving role in society, law, and national security - Legal and ethical risks like AI hallucinations - How IP frameworks must adapt to AI innovation - Building trust and excitement through the AI+ Expo - Global AI competition and U.S.-China dynamics - Mentoring the next generation of women in tech and policy “We’re building the plane while flying it,” Rama says of shaping AI governance as the technology evolves. Don’t miss this episode of Profiles in Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcR-SGFUzI4 #AI #Leadership #Governance #InnovationPolicy #IntellectualProperty #ProfilesInLeadership #SCSP #NSCAI #USPTO #AIethics #NationalSecurity #WomenInTech #PublicPrivatePartnerships #AIgovernance #PennStateDickinsonLaw

Profiles in Leadership | Kate Hudson

[New Episode – Profiles in Leadership: Kate Hudson] Delighted to speak with Kate Hudson, MA, JD, MPAP, Deputy Vice President and Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU). Our conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about credentials. It’s also about courage, conviction, and the capacity to serve others. Kate’s path spans public defense, federal litigation, national policy, and parenting as a military spouse. She has led on privacy, intellectual property, and export controls, and now advocates on behalf of leading research universities on some of the most pressing issues of our time. What we talked about: - Growing up in the Midwest and discovering a calling in public service at age 16 - Navigating life as an Army spouse - Practicing public interest law in rural Georgia and launching a solo firm in North Carolina - The emotional toll and moral clarity of public defense - Joining the federal government and the OPM cyberbreach - Leading national IP and higher ed policy at AAU, including AAU’s recent lawsuit against federal agencies over research funding caps - Parenting a teenager on the autism spectrum and embracing vulnerability as strength - Championing servant leadership by leading from behind and uplifting others Kate’s journey is one of purpose, resilience, and servant leadership — a masterclass in how diverse experiences can converge to create a life of public impact. Watch our full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9z2XrTc3Q4 #Leadership #ProfilesInLeadership #HigherEd #IPLaw #PublicService #AutismAwareness #WomenInLaw #ServantLeadership #InnovationPolicy #MilitarySpouse #PublicPolicy

WIPO Pathfinders Report | AI & IP

 Honored to be featured in the WIPO Pathfinders in AI and IP report—an ambitious, forward-looking project by the World Intellectual Property Organization that brings together global experts to imagine how IP systems must evolve in response to artificial intelligence. Kudos to the WIPO team for producing a timely and thoughtful roadmap for the future of IP and AI. Read the report: https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo-pub-2013-en-wipo-pathfinders-report.pdf #AI #IntellectualProperty #InnovationPolicy #GlobalGovernance #DigitalEquity #WIPO #TechLaw #PennStateDickinsonLaw

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/ Penn State Dickinson Law

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. https://lnkd.in/ggK6mgRy Penn State Dickinson Law hashtag#Antitrust hashtag#InnovationPolicy hashtag#PharmaLaw hashtag#MergersAndAcquisitions hashtag#CTFN hashtag#FederalTradeCommission hashtag#CompetitionLaw hashtag#IPandInnovation