Profiles in Leadership | Spencer Weber Waller “Progressive Antitrust”

Delighted to share my recent Penn State Dickinson Law "Profiles in Leadership" conversation with Spencer Waller, a powerhouse in antitrust law Loyola University Chicago School of Law. In our conversation, Professor Waller opened up about his journey into academia, his Midwestern roots, and the role of antitrust law in addressing systemic challenges. Highlights of our talk include his take on learning, battling oppression through law, and the qualities of leadership. We delved into pressing antitrust issues in high-tech and AI, the fight against inequality, and the intriguing intersection of antitrust with the arts. Key moments to tune in for: - The path from law school to professorship (2:17) - The art of learning (12:20) - Influences of the Midwest (15:09) - Using law to combat systemic racism and oppression (20:19) - Insights into effective leadership (34:04) - Antitrust in AI and emerging tech (39:37) - Addressing inequality through antitrust (43:50) - Reflecting on antitrust's past and future (48:42) - The unique blend of antitrust, theatre, and arts (51:27) Join us for an enriching discussion that bridges law, leadership, and the broader societal impact of antitrust. #AntitrustLaw #Leadership #Innovation #educationmatters Thumbnail Graphic and Video-Editing Credit: Justin Kulp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0b21YmpGKs

Profiles in Leadership | John Flynn “The Business of Innovation”

Had the privilege of interviewing John Flynn, Associate General Counsel at IBM, for this episode of Penn State Dickinson Law's "Profiles in Leadership" series. John brings a treasure trove of knowledge, from developing robust patent portfolios to strategic legal counsel for IBM's innovation and market strategies. We explored how his leadership within IBM's IP realm has been pivotal to their longstanding success in patent acquisition. In our conversation, John shed light on various facets of his career and the intricacies of IP law, including the challenges of copyright regimes and the importance of policy advocacy. We also touched on the more personal aspects of his journey, revealing how principles from golf to successful negotiations play a role in his professional life. Tune in for some enlightening moments: - From IBM to Law School and back again (1:39) - Decades of dedication to IBM (7:26) - The philosophy behind IBM’s patents (9:53) - The art of internal and external communication (13:46) - Keys to successful negotiation (19:04) - Navigating international legal landscapes (26:43) - The complexities of copyright law (31:03) - Advocating for IP policy in Washington, DC (37:00) - Patent strategies and the value of trade secrets (40:38) - The unexpected lessons from golf (47:30) - Insights into John's leadership style (51:20) A must-watch for anyone interested in the convergence of law, technology, and leadership! #IntellectualProperty #Leadership #Innovation #IBM (Thumbnail Graphic and Video-Editing Credit: Justin Kulp.)

Emory Law Journal | The Antitrust-Copyright Interface in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence

"The Antitrust-Copyright Interface in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence" with Peter Yu, forthcoming in the @EmoryLawJournal. Penn State @DickinsonLaw @TAMULawSchool @TAMUclip

@DickinsonLaw Profiles in Leadership | @MBHB Kevin Noonan

In this episode of Penn State Dickinson Law's "Profiles in Leadership" series, Dr. Kevin E. Noonan, a molecular biologist turned patent lawyer and co-chair of McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP's Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Practice Group, sat down with me to share his insights into the biotech and pharmaceutical patent landscape. Dr. Noonan also reflects on his journey from science to law, emphasizing the strategic thinking and client management skills that have been pivotal in his role at MBHB. He provides a look at his contributions to "Patent Docs," discussing how he curates content, manages his time, and measures the success of this influential platform. Dr. Noonan also shares his approach to productive writing, a key aspect of his thought leadership in the field. Beyond these issues, the conversation also touches upon his life beyond the law, offering a personal perspective on how he balances his professional commitments with his personal interests. University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Annual IP & Social Justice CLE Seminar | Inclusive Innovation and Cutting-Edge IP Strategies

Looking forward to the conversation on "Inclusive Innovation and Cutting-Edge IP Strategies" with Claire Wheeler Desmond Idris McKelvey Ankur Shah Hon. Paul R Michel. Thanks to Esther Lim and Tashia Bunch for bringing us together. Hope to see you there! https://iipsj.org/programs/ipsj-cle-seminar/ Penn State Dickinson Law Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertylaw #intellectualpropertyprotection #intellectualpropertyrights #socialjustice #socialjusticeeducation #cle

Aggiversary | AI & Innovation

Some events come only once in ten years. Honored to be part of "A Decade of Growth and Transformation in Intellectual Property and Technology Law" Symposium. Jeff Slattery BJ Ard Derek Bambauer Peter K. Yu, and I will delve into the latest in AI and Innovation. Texas A&M University School of Law is commemorating the 10th anniversary of joining the Aggie family. Congratulations to Texas A&M! Special thanks to Peter and Kirsten Evans for bringing us together. Looking forward to catching up and learning from: Eric E. Johnson (University of Oklahoma College of Law) Peter Lee (University of California, Davis - School of Law) Michael Meurer (Boston University School of Law) Madhavi Sunder (Georgetown University Law Center) Stefania Fusco (Notre Dame Law School) Glynn Lunney (@TAMULawSchool) David Olson (Boston College Law School) Lucas Osborn (Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law) David Taylor (SMU Dedman School of Law) Saurabh Vishnubhakat (Cardozo School of Law) Dean Robert Ahdieh (Texas A&M University School of Law) Prof. H. Brian Holland (@TAMULawSchool) Jorge Contreras (University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law) Sapna Kumar (University of Minnesota Law School) Srividhya Ragavan (@TAMULawSchool) Melissa Wasserman (The University of Texas School of Law) Sari Mazzurco (@SMULawSchool) Irene Calboli (@TAMULawSchool) Christine Farley (American University Washington College of Law) Barbara Lauriat (Texas Tech University School of Law) Doris Long (University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) Jeff W. Slattery (@TAMULawSchool) BJ Ard (@Wisconsin Law) Derek Bambauer (@UFLevinCollege) Peter K. Yu (@TAMULawSchool) Hannah Bloch-Wehba, Anupam Chander (@GeorgetownLaw) Julie E. Cohen (@GeorgetownLaw) Daniel Gervais (@VanderbiltLaw) Xuan-Thao Nguyen (@Uof WashingtonLaw) Rochelle Dreyfuss (@NYULaw) Henning Grosse Ruse-Khan (@Cambridge) Lee Jyh-An (@CUHK; @WashingtonUniversityLaw) Matthias Leistner (@Ludwig Maximilians University) #IntellectualProperty #TechLaw #Innovation https://law.tamu.edu/prospective/academics/centers-clinics-programs/clip/aggieversary-symposium

IP | International Dispute Resolution

Happening Next Week! Penn State Dickinson Law, the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) are proud to jointly organize a seminar on "IP and International Dispute Resolution: What Every Lawyer and Corporate Counsel Needs to Know." The seminar consists of two hybrid sessions in New York and Washington, DC. USPTO Director Kathi Vidal and International Trademark Association (INTA) CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo will each deliver a keynote address. Hope to see you in person or on Zoom! Meeting Details • New York / Zoom (Wednesday, February 21, 2 pm) • Washington, DC / Zoom (Friday, February 23, 9 am) Program Highlights • The state of IP dispute resolution in the US and at WIPO. • Standard essential patents, biotechnology, and dispute resolution. • IP mediation and arbitration strategies. • Singapore IP Strategy 2030. • Resolving crypto and blockchain disputes. • Overlooked strategic aspects of DEI initiatives in dispute resolution. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gy59KydR IPOS International WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Singapore International Arbitration Centre Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP JAMS Virtual ADR Ignacio de Castro Danielle Conway Jeffrey Dean Fabian Gonell Nick Groombridge Marc Isserles David Kappos Stanley Lai, SC Esther Lim Tom Pease Adriana Uson Sandy Widjaja Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP FedArb, Inc. USPTO #IPDisputeResolution

Georgetown Law Technology Review | Artificial Lawyering — Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

DC | NY: U.S. Chamber of Commerce GIPC IP Principles Panel & Congressional Reception Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy Eli Lilly and Company Peter-Anthony Pappas Senator Thom Tillis Suzanne Harrison Adam Mossoff George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School Vishal Amin Brian Pomper Gautam Prakash Joshua Kresh Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Andrei Iancu Randall R. Rader Matthew Chervenak The Sunwater Institute Steve Baughman Megan Raymond SUJAI SHIVAKUMAR, Ph.D. Alexander Kersten Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School Eleonora Rosati Stockholms universitet Hugh Hansen Etienne Sanz de Acedo International Trademark Association (INTA) Katherine Strandburg New York University School of Law Kenneth Min Practising Law Institute (PLI) Jennifer Wu Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Meta Robert Arcamona Penn State Dickinson Law

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DC | NY: U.S. Chamber of Commerce GIPC IP Principles Panel & Congressional Reception Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy Eli Lilly and Company Peter-Anthony Pappas Senator Thom Tillis Suzanne Harrison Adam Mossoff George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School Vishal Amin Brian Pomper Gautam Prakash Joshua Kresh Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Andrei Iancu Randall R. Rader Matthew Chervenak The Sunwater Institute Steve Baughman Megan Raymond SUJAI SHIVAKUMAR, Ph.D. Alexander Kersten Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School Eleonora Rosati Stockholms universitet Hugh Hansen Etienne Sanz de Acedo International Trademark Association (INTA) Katherine Strandburg New York University School of Law Kenneth Min Practising Law Institute (PLI) Jennifer Wu Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Meta Robert Arcamona Penn State Dickinson Law

Reunification Retreat | Penn State Dickinson Law & Penn State Law

"Experts like Daryl Lim, [H. Laddie Montague] Jr. Chair at [Penn State Dickinson Law] who is also an [affiliate] of the [Penn State Center for Socially Responsible AI], are encouraging governments in the U.S. to pass AI-specific regulations on things like data privacy and protection, ethical research, secure systems, and how it should operate in the public sector." https://www.weny.com/.../pennsylvania-first-state-to... You can read the full article by Kara Jeffers Reports here: https://www.weny.com/.../pennsylvania-first-state-to.... Thank you, Kara, for your excellent questions on this important issue.