Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership with Lord Justice Richard Arnold

[Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership with Lord Justice Richard Arnold] Delighted to share the latest episode of Profiles in Leadership, featuring a remarkable conversation with Lord Justice Richard Arnold of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. Few figures have shaped contemporary intellectual property law as profoundly as Lord Justice Arnold. In this episode, he reflects on his journey from studying chemistry to becoming one of the leading IP barristers of his generation and, ultimately, a judge whose opinions have helped define the modern contours of UK jurisprudence.  His reflections are thoughtful, candid, and filled with wisdom about leadership, judgment, and the responsibilities of public service. Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/@PennStateDickinsonLaw/videos.

Engaging with Global Leaders on the Future of Innovation Governance

Honored to return to Geneva for the 37th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Patents and to moderate the Experts’ Exchange on patentability criteria and AI inventorship. Our dialogue reflected a shared commitment to thoughtful, globally inclusive policymaking as AI reshapes innovation and the international IP landscape. Between sessions, we even found a moment to play a learning game inspired by the WIPO IP Policy Toolkit, which I had the privilege of co-authoring. A lighthearted way to reinforce the collaborative tools designed to help member states navigate AI-driven innovation. Toolkit link: https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo-pub-2003-en-getting-the-innovation-ecosystem-ready-for-ai.pdf In addition to the formal proceedings, I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Director General Daren Tang, Deputy Director General Lisa Jorgenson, and WIPO senior leadership. I also valued time spent with Member State delegates, WIPO Fellows, Young IP Experts, and colleagues across the Secretariat. I hope some of our Penn State Dickinson Law students will apply for the Fellows and Experts opportunities in due course. Grateful for the warm hospitality of the WIPO Frontier Technologies team and for the collegiality of the Singapore delegation. I particularly enjoyed an evening with Matthias Reischle-Park when young children in Halloween costumes happily joined us for a photo. It was a wonderful reminder of the future generation we ultimately serve. Thank you to WIPO and all who contributed to a meaningful week. Dr. Ulrike Till Ken-Ichiro Natsume Sharmaine Wu Zhupar Kulmaganbetova Ana Andrijevic Ignacio de Castro Kasumi Kanetaka Giovanni Napolitano Andrea Keller Magnus Hakvåg Marina Lamm Jia Lu Yogesh Pai András Jókúti, LL.M. Jaime Love Zhe Yi Ong Mariam Ayvazyan Michele Woods Mohamed Emir Boulhadid Alexandra George Arul George Scaria Daria K. Ngozi Okidegbe Bruce Dearling Siddiqa Singh Dickson Garrett Levin Christoph Spennemann

Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Community at Dickinson Law

It was a privilege to participate in Penn State Dickinson Law’s Leadership Council Advisory Board meeting in Harrisburg and join our community for the Celebration of Philanthropy Donor Recognition Dinner. Our Leadership Council Advisory Board plays a critical role in supporting Dickinson Law’s vision. From advising on strategic priorities and providing leadership to our Trusted Advisors Groups, to supporting students and ensuring our continued impact in the legal profession, their engagement exemplifies the very best of our community. We are grateful for their counsel and for the spirit of service they bring to advancing our mission to Practice Greatness. Our Donor Recognition Dinner provided student scholarship recipients with the opportunity to thank their donors in person and share the impact that the financial support has made on our students' lives. The dinner was also a great opportunity for the faculty, staff, and administration to reconnect with our alumni. The dinner preceded Alumni Weekend activities at both our Carlisle and University Park locations, drawing together graduates across generations and geographies. This underscores the strong foundation of commitment, mentorship, and purpose that defines Dickinson Law. Thank you to all who give their time, talent, and support to ensure our continued excellence. Our future remains bright because of you. Danielle Conway Katherine Pearson Medha Makhlouf Jessica Seretti Josh Trego Tom Lee Beth Farmer

Celebrating a Milestone @ Dickinson Law

Honored to join my Penn State Dickinson Law colleagues in welcoming Wake Forest University Interim Provost Nell Newton when she visited in October. Provost Newton was here on behalf of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar's final site visit. It was a pleasure to share an evening in support of this important milestone. Good conversation and laughter flowed freely as we reflected on the future of legal education and the opportunities ahead. Grateful to serve alongside such dedicated colleagues: Danielle Conway Jeffrey A. Dodge Laura H. Williams Michele Vollmer Laura Ax-Fultz Shaakirrah R. Sanders

WIPO Conversations & PLI Global IP Spotlight: Australia

[World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Conversations & Practising Law Institute (PLI) Global IP Spotlight: Australia] It’s been an inspiring week exploring the evolving world of intellectual property and tech. Started with a 6 am session moderating WIPO’s “Man in the Mirror – The Two Faces of Synthetic Media” panel. Great conversation with experts from South Africa, Korea, the UK, Italy, and Canada. Together, we explored how synthetic media, from AI-generated voices and avatars to deepfakes, is transforming entertainment, education, and healthcare, while raising big questions about authenticity, consent, and creativity. Nomalanga Mashinini University of the Witwatersrand MICHAEL JUNG DeepBrainAI Alexandru Voica Synthesia Alberto Bellan Hogan Lovells Rayan S. Carez AI Dr. Ulrike Till Eleonora Rosati #MuhammadouKah With PLI's Global IP Spotlight's special episode on Australia, I joined an outstanding group of experts to unpack how innovation and litigation are evolving across borders. We discussed everything from AI-driven inventions and data licensing to how courts are adapting to new technologies. Australia’s pragmatic approach to procedure and its specialist IP judges offer fresh lessons for global practitioners. Phoebe Arcus SC John Collins Sue Gilchrist Ian Horak KC, Rebecca Smith Hannah Yee-Fen LIM Nanyang Business School 5 Wentworth Herbert Smith Freehills Clayton Utz Gilbert + Tobin Links: Man in the Mirror: https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/mdocs/en/wipo_ip_conv_ge_2_25/wipo_ip_conv_ge_2_25_1_prov_5.pdf PLI Past and Upcoming Episodes: https://www.pli.edu/faculty/daryl-lim-i2078149

Google antitrust case and generative AI in The Capitol Forum

[Google antitrust case and generative AI in The Capitol Forum] Sacha Sloan interviewed me for The Capitol Forum’s coverage of Penske Media Corporation’s antitrust lawsuit against Google, a case that highlights the emerging intersection between antitrust law and generative AI. Penske’s complaint builds on Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling finding Google’s monopoly in general search services illegal. While earlier disputes like The Authors Guild v. Google focused on copyright and fair use, Penske introduces an antitrust lens, linking content use to competitive exclusion in AI-driven search, a frontier that courts have yet to fully test. By grounding its arguments in established antitrust precedent, the case could signal a new wave of “AI-enabled market power” claims that redefine how innovation, competition, and data intersect in the digital economy. https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-featured-in-the-capitol-forum-on-google-antitrust-case Penn State Dickinson Law

AI threats and foreign influence operations

[AI threats and foreign influence operations] I recently spoke with Dan Levin from Straight Arrow News about how foreign adversaries are using AI tools like ChatGPT to conduct influence and hacking operations. The report examines findings from a new OpenAI report on the misuse of AI. In the interview, I discussed how AI-enabled attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, allowing adversaries to personalize and automate disinformation, impersonation, and cyber campaigns at unprecedented speed. I also highlighted U.S. efforts to address these risks, including the White House’s AI Action Plan and the NSA’s AI Security Center. As AI continues to reshape global power dynamics, the balance between innovation, regulation, and national security will only grow more critical. https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-interviewed-about-ai-threats

The Law and Ethics of AI

[The Law and Ethics of AI] I was honored to speak at the 15th International Seminar on Competition and Commercial Law in the Digital Era, organized by the Shalom Comparative Research Institute and the Eliyahu Law & Tech Center at Ono Academic College, and co-hosted with Fordham University School of Law and Yale Law School’s Yale Information Society Project. Many thanks to Shlomit Yanisky-Ravid. My session, “The Law and Ethics of AI,” explored how overlapping legal frameworks like antitrust, copyright, privacy, and the right of publicity, can together create a more inclusive and effective model for AI governance. Drawing on my research on polyphonic AI regulation, I discussed how the U.S., Europe, and Asia are each contributing distinct yet complementary approaches to responsible AI oversight. It was inspiring to join global colleagues such as Ariel Ezrachi (Faculty of Law, University of Oxford), Ryan Abbott (School of Law, University of Surrey), Deborah Gerhardt (University of North Carolina School of Law), and Patricia Vargas-Leon (Yale Law School) in advancing dialogue at the intersection of law, technology, and ethics. https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-addresses-international-audience-at-seminar-on-competition-and-commercial-law-in-the-digital-era

Law.com Interview on potential Supreme Court Section 230 case

[Law.com Interview on potential Supreme Court Section 230 case] I was recently featured in Law.com’s national coverage of Doe v. Grindr LLC, a case that could become the U.S. Supreme Court’s first direct ruling on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. In the interview, I discussed how the Court has a “prime opportunity” to clarify whether Section 230 shields not only content moderation but also a platform’s design and recommendation systems—questions that go to the heart of AI-driven engagement and online responsibility. A ruling could redefine liability exposure for technology platforms, especially those facilitating offline connections. While narrowing immunity could constrain innovation, a carefully tailored limitation could also restore accountability for clearly wrongful conduct without dismantling core protections for neutral intermediaries. https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-featured-in-law-com-article-on-potential-supreme-court-section-230-case

OpenAI’s Policy Shift on AI Intimacy

I recently joined Morning Wave in Busan on BeFM, a leading English-language radio program in South Korea, to discuss OpenAI’s decision to allow mature content for verified adult users. This change reflects both shifting cultural attitudes and competitive pressures in the emerging space of AI companionship. In our conversation, I explored the ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of AI intimacy — including autonomy, consent, and the potential normalization of AI-mediated relationships. As AI systems become more personal, robust safeguards like age verification, transparency, and oversight will be critical to protect vulnerable populations while respecting adult choice. Listen to the full interview on YouTube: Click here