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.

Korean Partnerships

[Korean Partnerships] I recently had the privilege of joining an outstanding group of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the Seoul AI Policy Conference (SAIPCON 2025), hosted by the Seoul National University AI Policy Initiative in collaboration with the Center for Trustworthy AI. This year’s theme, “Fault Lines of AI Governance,” tackled some of the most pressing dilemmas AI poses for societies worldwide, from agentic AI to labor, creativity, national security, and beyond. Grateful for the opportunity to speak on the panel “Striking the Right Balance: Copyright Across Diverse AI Contexts”, where I explored how generative AI unsettles copyright frameworks in creativity, data use, and content generation. It was a privilege to speak alongside Sangchul Park (Seoul National University), Soonmin Bae (KT AI Future Lab), and Shun-Ling Chen (Institutum Iurisprudentiae, Academia Sinica). The conference featured keynote addresses and conversations with leading voices, including Janet Napolitano Christopher Yoo Joseph Harrington Sayash Kapoor Stephan Sonnenberg Yong Suk Lee Gus Hurwitz Nicholson Price Henry Shevlin Baskaran Balasingham Shao-Man Lee alongside many other distinguished colleagues from Korea and abroad. Delighted to be able to meet with IP High Court judges Jiyoung Yi, Kisu Kim, and BTS's lawyer Jaewoo Kwak on that trip. I also met with Nak Hee Hyun (Sungkyunkwan University) to discuss our ongoing series of faculty scholarship presentations (past sessions here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daryllimpsu_publicinterestlaw-humanrights-legaleducation-activity-7313739543059263491-5ybA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHATWQB-pkPwHfotg5EgiwjDM9F4KIy_Pw), which continue to highlight important work at the intersection of law, human rights, and social justice, and beyond. As part of the program, we had the opportunity to visit the I had the chance to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Standing at this historic and symbolic border was a humbling reminder of both division and resilience — and of the importance of dialogue across boundaries, whether in geopolitics or in AI governance. A special thanks to Yong Lim and his team for curating such a thoughtful and timely program in SAIPCON. I look forward to continuing the conversations sparked in Seoul. University of California, Berkeley, #AI #Governance #Copyright #Innovation #partnerships Penn State Dickinson Law

Australian Partnerships

[Australian Partnerships] In Australia, I recently had the opportunity to strengthen relationships and forge new strategic partnerships that will shape the future of our global IP conversations. Across every meeting, colleagues emphasized the value of face-to-face conversations — moments to share stories, build trust, and strengthen ties. Those I met were especially generous in connecting me with new networks and potential partners eager to contribute. These conversations also reinforced the strong momentum behind our initiatives. There is critical role for a trusted forum for reasoned dialogue in an increasingly fragmented world. Thank you to the Copyright Society of Australia for inviting me. This year's theme, "Productivity – A New Challenge for Copyright," is particularly apt. Moderated by Justice Stephen Burley, our discussion explored how AI’s promise of productivity reshapes long-standing debates over balancing the rights of creators, users, and the tech industry, and consider whether these tensions can be reconciled in a post-productivity economy. I am grateful to everyone who made time to meet and share their perspectives, and I look forward to building on these connections as we prepare for the year ahead. Annabelle Bennett Sue Gilchrist Phoebe Arcus SC Michael Handler Alida Stanley Luke Hawthorne Josephine Johnston Virginia Morrison Rebecca Smith Isabella Alexander Rita Matulionyte‌ Michael Williams John Lee Clayton Utz John Collins Clare Cunliffe Ian Horak KC Gilbert + Tobin University of Technology Sydney Macquarie Law School Herbert Smith Freehills UNSW Law & Justice Copyright Agency King & Wood Mallesons #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration Penn State Dickinson Law Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School

Shaping the Future of Media in the AI Era — Reflections from EXNW 2025

[Shaping the Future of Media in the AI Era — Reflections from EXNW 2025] Honored to speak at EXNW Summit 2025 in Vancouver in the featured session "AI, Law, and the Future of Global Film, TV and Media" alongside Canadian Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. We explored the legal, ethical, and policy challenges generative AI poses for global media, from authorship and copyright to deepfakes and cultural sovereignty. These conversations are vital to shaping thoughtful governance that supports creativity, safeguards rights, and fosters inclusive storytelling in the AI era. Grateful to Barbara Lee (RESO | Racial Equity Screen Office Founder & Board Chair; EXNW Creator & Executive Producer), Hanna Cho (Executive Director, RESO; EXNW Asia Pacific Program Director), Caitlin Alinsod (Operations Lead, RESO; EXNW Summit Manager), and their talented team for creating such an inspiring platform. Enjoyed meeting the wonderful community of creatives from across Canada and Asia, my purple carpet moment, and briefly marching along with a flock of Canadian Geese on the way to my talk! EXNW brings together leaders from government, technology, and the arts to inspire and empower the next generation of creatives across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation. https://www.exnw.org/ Penn State Dickinson Law

SAIPCON in Seoul: Striking the Right Balance in AI and Copyright

Honored to join an exceptional group of global experts at the 2025 Seoul AI Policy Conference (SAIPCON) on August 21, co-hosted by the Seoul National University AI Policy Initiative and the Center for Trustworthy AI. Kudos to Yong Lim and his team for curating such a timely and thought-provoking program. I’ll be speaking on the "Striking the Right Balance: Copyright Across Diverse AI Contexts" panel that will explore how generative AI challenges copyright frameworks in creativity, data use, and content generation. Looking forward to learning from Sangchul PARK (Seoul National University), Soonmin Bae (KT AI Future Lab) and Shun-Ling Chen (Institutum Iurisprudentiae, Academia Sinica) and This year’s theme, “Fault Lines of AI Governance,” will bring together leaders from academia, government, and industry. US speakers include Christopher Yoo (University of Pennsylvania), Janet Napolitano (University of California, Berkeley) Joseph Harrington (University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School) Gus Hurwitz (University of Pennsylvania) Stephan Sonnenberg (Wesleyan University) Yong Suk Lee (University of Notre Dame) and Sayash Kapoor (Princeton University). https://www.saipcon.com/ Penn State Dickinson Law

Australian Copyright Society Event on AI, Productivity, and Copyright

[Australian Copyright Society on AI, Productivity, and Copyright] Honored to join Justice Burley, Professor Alain Strowel (Université catholique de Louvain | University of Alicante), and Professor Rita Matulionyte (Macquarie Law School) on August 12 at Gilbert + Tobin for the Copyright Society of Australia panel, "Productivity – A New Challenge for Copyright". We’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the balance between productivity gains and the rights of copyright holders, drawing on developments in the U.S., EU, and Australia. In particular, we’ll be talking about themes raised in the Australian Productivity Commission's "Data and the Digital Economy: Interim Report," including how artificial intelligence is reshaping copyright, the balance between productivity and creators’ rights, and the future of licensing and governance. I’ll share insights from recent U.S. cases like Kadrey v. Meta and Bartz v. Anthropic, the emerging AI licensing market, and the prospects for legislative responses. Looking forward to an engaging discussion with global experts on the evolving intersection of AI, copyright, and innovation. Thanks to Alida Stanley and her team for putting together what promises to be an exciting event. Hope to see you there! Event details: https://lnkd.in/gHFkbQfb Penn State Dickinson Law

Strengthening IP Connections in Germany

[Strengthening IP Connections in Germany] My recent visit to Germany was a rewarding opportunity to deepen ties with leading practitioners, judges, and other stakeholders shaping the IP landscape in Europe and beyond. It was a pleasure to exchange ideas with colleagues, including those from NORDEMANN (Jan Bernd Nordemann, Michael C. Maier, LL.M., Dr. Andreas Lubberger), ARNOLD RUESS (Peter Ruess, Cordula Schumacher), Freshfields (Wolrad Prinz zu Waldeck und Pyrmont, Dr. Tobias Timmann), HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER (Tobias Hahn, Jenny Marlen Bülthoff), BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT (Heinz Goddar, Ute Kilger, Melanie Müller), UPC (Tobias Pichlmaier, Dr. Matthias Zigann), the Munich Regional Court (Oliver Schön, Katalin Tözsér, Florian Schweyer), and Maiwald Intellectual Property(Dr. Eva Susanne Ehlich, Alexander Mueller). Our discussions ranged from ways to enrich conference panels and roundtables, balancing speaker diversity, depth of discussion, and global reach, to potential venues, and topic proposals spanning FRAND, ADR, trade secrets, biologics, AI/data regulation, and comparative perspectives between German courts and the UPC. I was encouraged by the enthusiasm for bringing in new voices, including judges and practitioners from the U.S., Asia, and Latin America, to keep dialogue fresh and globally relevant. These conversations will directly inform program design for the year ahead, ensuring our sessions remain advanced, substantive, and representative of the diverse perspectives driving innovation in IP law. hashtag#IntellectualProperty hashtag#GlobalEngagement hashtag#LegalInnovation hashtag#Germany hashtag#Collaboration hashtag#IPConferences Penn State Dickinson Law Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School

Strengthening Global IP Connections in the UK

[UK Visit Highlights] At the kind invitation of Sir Robin Jacob, I attended Sir Christopher Floyd’s brilliant lecture on "Patent Law Harmonisation: How We Got this Far," a reminder of the UK’s enduring leadership in IP thought and jurisprudence. Details: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/2025/jun/2025-sir-hugh-laddie-lecture-sir-christopher-floyd Joined Powell Gilbert Summer Party at the Serpentine Pavilion & Gallery to celebrate with one of the UK’s premier IP teams. Congratulations to Penny Gilbert, Jo Woods, Ari Laakkonen, and their team for a lovely gathering. It was a pleasure reconnecting with: Christopher Stothers (Freshfields) Lauri Rechardt (IFPI) Brian Cordery (Bristows) WilmerHale: Annsley Merelle Ward, Alex Calver, Emma Irwin CMS: Gemma Reuss, MCIM, Sarah Wright, Tom Scourfield Lord Justice Richard Arnold, Lord Lenny Hoffman, Lord Justice Colin Birss, Sir Richard Meade Peter Daniell (Oxford University Press) These exchanges will help shape future programs by Penn State Dickinson Law and the John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School and make them more dynamic, more global, and more connected than ever. #IntellectualProperty #GlobalEngagement #LegalInnovation #SirHughLaddieLecture #PowellGilbert #UKVisit #Collaboration