Penn State Dickinson Law Visits East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) and Hosts Alum and Friends Reception in Shanghai

[Penn State Dickinson Law Visits East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) and Hosts Alum and Friends Reception in Shanghai] Dean Danielle Conway, Director of International Graduate Programs Jing Hu, and I had the pleasure of meeting with ECUPL's Professor Han Yichou (Deputy Director of the International Exchange Center & Associate Dean of the International School), Professor Zhang Lijun (Deputy Director of the International Exchange Center & Vice Dean of the International School), and Ms. Hu Shuangsang (Head of the Project Section of the International Exchange Office). Our discussions included an MOU to expand bilateral student exchanges. Penn State has has hosted 17 exchange scholars and 36 LL.M. students from ECUPL. We also explored ways to deepen faculty collaboration, including opportunities for Dickinson Law faculty to teach at ECUPL as short-term lecturers (from three weeks to a semester), and shared our own S.J.D. program. ECUPL introduced its four-week summer program that is open to our J.D. students, further broadening the possibilities for our students’ global learning experiences. This partnership builds on ECUPL’s leadership in legal education and its commitment to cultivating globally competent students. We look forward to expanding our collaboration in the years ahead. While in Shanghai, we were also honored to host a Penn State Dickinson Law alumni and friends reception, bringing together graduates to reconnect with one another and with the law school. It was inspiring to see our alumni community thriving in China and continuing to carry forward the Dickinson Law tradition of leadership and service.

Penn State Dickinson Law in Singapore

[Penn State Dickinson Law in Singapore] Our delegation, consisting of alumni, faculty, and staff, recently had the privilege of engaging with some of Singapore’s leading public and private institutions at the intersection of law, innovation, and dispute resolution. Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Director Siang Larng Foo and her colleagues introduced SLA’s cutting-edge initiatives, including the National 3D Mapping Program, the Digital Conveyancing Portal, and innovations in property registration and state land management. Zhen Hao Ng Sea We visited Sea Ltd., Singapore’s largest consumer internet company and parent of Shopee, Garena, and Monee. Chief Corporate Officer Yanjun Wang and her team spoke with the delegation about Sea's remarkable social mission to connect local entrepreneurs and consumers in underserved markets. Robert Williams Allen & Gledhill LLP We enjoyed an informative discussion with Head of Intellectual Property Co-Head Cybersecurity and Data Protection Practice Partner Dr Stanley Lai, SC, Head of Technology & Corporate Intellectual Property Practice Tham Kok Leong, and their colleagues. Topics included a detailed demonstration of A&GEL, their custom AI knowledge management system, and new internship opportunities. Gloria Goh Jia Yi Toh (杜佳怡) David Lim Linda Shi (师沛凤）Vaibhav Nag Justin Tang Wan Lin Liew Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) We met with Registrar Crystal Tan and Director Natalie Choo, gaining insights into SICC’s role in international commercial dispute resolution and its forward-looking agenda. Potential future collaborations include those with the Singapore Judicial College. A special note of thanks to Crystal for graciously inviting our delegation to the launch of Charting New Waters: The SICC after Ten Years at the Asian Civilisations Museum. It was an honor to attend an event graced by Minister Edwin Tong SC, with Chief Justice Menon and Justice Jeyaretnam sharing their insights on the future of commercial dispute resolution. These conversations underscore the shared commitment between Penn State Dickinson Law and Singapore’s institutions to deepen ties across education, innovation, and practice. Along the way, we celebrated delegation member Josh Trego’s birthday Singapore-style with longevity peach buns, and are deeply appreciative of Dr. Stanley Lai for graciously hosting us to dinner. Grateful for the warm hospitality and excited for the opportunities ahead! #PennStateDickinsonLaw #IP #Arbitration #Mediation #Innovation #GlobalEngagement

Penn State Dickinson Law in Singapore: Building Bridges in IP & Dispute Resolution

[Penn State Dickinson Law in Singapore: Building Bridges in IP & Dispute Resolution] Our delegation had the privilege of engaging with four of Singapore’s leading institutions in intellectual property and dispute resolution: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) – We were honored to meet with Chief Executive Kong Hwee Tan and his leadership team, including Mark Lim, Trina Ha, Alfred Yip, Kitt-Wai Kok, Gabriel Ong, Mei Lin Tan, and Sandy Widjaja. We reviewed recent and upcoming joint projects and explored new areas of collaboration for next year. Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) – Director Swati Jhaveri, Deputy Counsel Xuanzhong Wang, and Senior Manager Ameline Ho hosted us for an engaging exchange on arbitration developments, ongoing collaborations, and new opportunities for Penn State students to learn through internships. Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) – Registrar Benatt Lee and Director for Strategic Partnerships Siong-Koon Sim shared SIMC’s initiatives and areas for collaboration in mediation, including its cutting-edge AI platform, MAIA. WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO ADR) – Representative Caleb Goh introduced WIPO ADR work in innovation and dispute resolution. We saw firsthand WIPO's robust partnerships with Singapore institutions. These conversations reaffirm the value of global partnerships in shaping the future of legal education. They lay crucial relational foundations to connect our students, faculty, and alumni with institutions at the forefront of dispute resolution. We continue to expand horizons, strengthen professional networks, and create meaningful opportunities for collaboration across borders. A heartfelt thank you to all our hosts for their generosity of time, insights, and partnership. #PennStateLaw #GlobalPartnerships #LegalInnovation #DisputeResolution #IntellectualProperty

Penn State Dickinson Law’s 2026 Delegation Visit to Singapore Begins

[ Penn State Dickinson Law’s 2026 Delegation Visit to Singapore Begins!] We were honored to start our journey at the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL). With its leadership in professional development, legal technology, and dispute resolution, SAL represents the kind of forward-looking partner that makes Singapore a global hub for the law of the future. For US readers, SAL performs some functions of The American Law Institute, Practising Law Institute (PLI), Lexis Nexis, and more. Details here: https://sal.org.sg/. Meetings like these inspire us to think in new ways about how legal education can better prepare the next generation of lawyers to lead in a rapidly changing world. A special thank you to: -Mr. Zee Kin Yeong, Chief Executive, for introducing SAL’s mission and impact. -Mr. Mark Fisher, Deputy Executive Director, Asian Business Law Institute, for sharing SAL’s approach to orchestrating meaningful law reform. -Ms. Xiao Wen Tan, Senior Deputy Director, Learning & Professional Development, for her insights on professional training and innovation. -Mr. Kevin Kwek, Chief Executive, Singapore Mediation Centre, for highlighting Singapore’s leadership in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. #PennStateDickinsonLaw #SingaporeAcademyofLaw #GlobalPartnerships #LegalInnovation #DisputeResolution Danielle Conway Tom Pease Josh Trego Noreen Tama #JudgeMinora Meggie Ho

Strategic Partnerships: Penn State Dickinson Law’s Global Imperative

[Strategic Partnerships: Penn State Dickinson Law’s Global Imperative] At Penn State Dickinson Law, we know that the future of law and technology is being shaped across borders, and that strategic partnerships are essential to ensuring our community is part of that conversation. The value of these partnerships may not always be immediately visible. Like any true investment, their impact unfolds over time, shaping our teaching, scholarship, and, most importantly, the future of our students and our institution. They allow us to bring real-world insights directly into the classroom, where students encounter the law not only as doctrine but as practice unfolding in real time. Strategic partnerships open doors: front-row seats at internationally renowned conferences, bespoke internships abroad, and delegation visits that refresh bonds between alumni and their alma mater and expand professional networks with institutional partners. This is why we must continue to build. I invite colleagues, alumni, students, and partners to join us in forging these bridges. Together, we can prepare tomorrow’s lawyers not just to adapt to change, but to lead it—and ensure Dickinson Law remains at the forefront of global legal innovation.

Celebrating the Penn State Dickinson Law Community

[Celebrating the Penn State Dickinson Law Community] At Penn State University, our ability to engage the world begins with the strength of our community on campus. This week offered several reminders of that truth. I shared breakfast with my 1L student mentees, welcomed our new colleague, cybersecurity expert Ido Kilovaty, and reconnected with colleagues across both locations of our law school, including a lighthearted “twinning moment” with TaWanda Hunter Stallworth, M. Div.! I was also delighted to meet our new Provost, Fotis Sotiropoulos, who has made AI competence and the enduring value of higher education hallmarks of his administration. His vision reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students and faculty to lead in an era of rapid technological and social change. As we advance Penn State’s role in addressing local, national, or global challenges, we do so on a foundation built by the people who make our community strong. #PennState #Community #AI #Cybersecurity #HigherEd #LawAndTech #WeAre Press release: https://www.psu.edu/news/administration/story/fotis-sotiropoulos-named-penn-states-executive-vice-president-and-provost

Speaking on Copyright and AI at TechLaw.Fest 2025

[Speaking on Copyright and AI at TechLaw.Fest 2025] Honored to join the “Copyright in a Generative Age” panel at TechLaw.Fest next week. The event is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s premier law and technology conference. Kudos to Singapore Academy of Law Chief Executive Officer Zee Kin Yeong and his team! Led by Dr Stanley Lai, SC (Allen & Gledhill LLP), my conversation with Trina Ha (Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)), Jeffrey Lim (Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC), Janet Chiew (IMDA), and Chaonan Wang (Huawei) will tackle some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of copyright and generative AI, including: - How access control measures and watermarks can bolster copyright protection in large language models. - The question of liability across the AI ecosystem—from model providers to users. - How U.S. fair use doctrine is evolving in cases involving Anthropic, Meta, and others. - The challenge of substantial similarity, derivative works, and “style mimicry” in AI-generated content. - The shifting boundary between human creativity and machine assistance. With more than 2,000 participants from over 40 countries, including judges, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and industry leaders, TechLaw.Fest offers a global platform for exchanging ideas and shaping the future of law and technology. Penn State Dickinson Law Press release: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/news/associate-dean-daryl-lim-to-speak-on-copyright-and-ai-at-techlaw-fest-2025 Event page: https://www.techlawfest.com/2025-overview-stages

University Research Council & National Endowment for the Humanities AI review panel

[Honored to join two university-level research roles at Penn State.] I have agreed to serve on the University Research Council (URC), a forum that contributes to strategic discussions on research priorities and initiatives across the university. I will also serve as a reviewer for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Centers on Artificial Intelligence institutional review panel, helping to ensure fairness, transparency, and scholarly merit in Penn State’s submissions. Both roles reflect my commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and supporting research excellence at Penn State Dickinson Law and across the broader Penn State community. I look forward to contributing to these important conversations.

PLI Global IP Spotlight | Canada

Honored to host the latest Practising Law Institute (PLI) Global IP Spotlight – Canada, a live and interactive program designed to give U.S. stakeholders a clearer view of the Canadian IP landscape—where it aligns with U.S. law, where it diverges, and where it may be headed. This program features a distinguished panel of experts—Richard Gold (McGill University), Catherine Lovrics (Marks & Clerk), Chelsea Nimmo (Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP), Mesmin Pierre (Canadian Intellectual Property Office / Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada), Anthony Prenol (CPST Intellectual Property), and Stephanie Vaccari (Baker McKenzie) who joined me for a conversational, no-slides discussion that ranged from trademarks, copyright, and patents to CIPO developments, litigation strategies, and Canada’s international and policy perspectives. We closed with a lightning round of takeaways that cut to the heart of what U.S. practitioners should know when advising clients on Canadian IP matters. A big thank you to PLI's team of legal and technical professionals whose hard work and dedication are evident from the quality of their programs. Video link: https://www.pli.edu/programs/S/global-ip-spot-canada/438736 Penn State Dickinson Law

Singapore Partnerships

[Singapore Partnerships] I recently had the privilege of speaking at IP Week Singapore 2025, where I joined global experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of cross-border innovation. It was a stimulating exchange on how businesses and policymakers can navigate diverse legal frameworks while fostering creativity and growth. Honored to share the stage with our adroit moderator Winston Zhang (Tech in Asia), and fellow panelists Lisa Jorgenson (World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO), Shee Wen Gan (Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore), Michael Kosuge (Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia), Benny Lee (The Coca-Cola Company), and Lionel Tan (Rajah & Tann Asia, Licensing Executives Society International (LESI)). I’ll be back in Singapore soon, this time with the Penn State Dickinson Law delegation. Singapore’s role as a hub for law, technology, and innovation makes it a strategic partner for our institution. Our visit will focus on strengthening collaborations that connect our community with global networks and open pathways for research, education, and professional opportunities. Grateful to friends and colleagues who took the time to connect! Always a treat to connect with friends and colleagues, including some featured in the photo montage— Daren Tang Kong Hwee Tan Ambassador Rena Lee ICJ Campaign Dr Stanley Lai Elisabeth Stewart Bradley Simon Seow, PPA David Llewelyn Zee Kin Yeong Simon Chesterman Mark Lim Sandy Widjaja Bryan Chew Ryan Abbott Lars Olberg Gordon Humphreys Harjit Tulsi Dawn Karen Tan Alfred Yip Lionel Tan Heinz Goddar Lisa Jorgenson David Kappos Terence Koh Lucy Hughes Christine Bonvallet Joyce Ang Lorraine Tay Pin-Ping Oh Daniel Lee Constance Leong ( 梁彩玲) Paul McClelland Irene Calboli Gabriel Ong Sharmaine Wu Walter Chia Glad to see a good representation of voices from around the world, and grateful for the opportunity to meet and speak with Fiji's Minister for Justice Siromi Dokanivalu Turaga. Our conversations collectively sharpened my understanding of the global legal and innovation landscape. It also underscores Singapore’s importance as a convening hub where diverse expertise can converge. I look forward to carrying these insights into future collaborations, research, and teaching.