[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

[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

[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