SG60: “Intellectual Property and Technology in the 21st Century” conference at NUS Law.

[SG60: “Intellectual Property and Technology in the 21st Century” conference at NUS Law.] I had the privilege of speaking at the plenary session of Intellectual Property and Technology in the 21st Century, an outstanding conference co-hosted with Columbia Law School, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, and Tsinghua University School of Law. Kudos to Professor David Tan and his team for bringing together such a stellar group of scholars and practitioners. My talk explored why the U.S.’s patchwork of privacy, publicity, and copyright laws is not a bug, but a feature in governing generative AI, and why a narrowly tailored federal “data right” could fill critical protection gaps while keeping innovation alive. A standout moment was the keynote by World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Director General Daren Tang, who reminded us that innovation must remain human-centred in the age of generative AI. Read more: https://news.nus.edu.sg/innovation-must-remain-human-centred-in-age-of-generative-ai-wipo-chief-at-nus-law-conference/. It was a delight to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and reflect together on how far Singapore has come, from a young nation to a global innovation hub. #SG60 #NUSLaw #IPTech2025 #GenerativeAI #HumanCentricInnovation #WIPO #SingaporeIndependence #LegalTech

GEN Law Firm Internships in Beijing

[GEN Law Firm Internships in Beijing] Because Penn State Dickinson Law students #practicegreatness, they are highly competent and culturally versatile. Delighted to meet with Cyrielle Ouedraogo (Carlisle) and Michael Wright (University Park), who successfully secured internships with GEN Law Firm at their Beijing office. Many thanks to founding partner Jing He and his partner in charge of internships, Lily Xue Dong, for opening up this invaluable opportunity, previously exclusive to Notre Dame law students, to our community at Penn State. Thanks also to my colleague Tom Lee for working with stakeholders, both internal and external, to realize what may have seemed an improbable achievement to some, particularly given the fractured world we live in. There is yet hope that collaboration can exist amidst contestation. As one initiative takes off in Asia, Tom and I are already working with partners in Europe to expand new opportunities for our students there.

Dinner with @pennstatedickinsonlaw Leadership Council Advisory Board Member Dr. Marion Welp, LL.M. ’96

[Lunch with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge] Delighted to catch up over lunch with my colleague Jeff Dodge when I was back in town. Jeff’s leadership in administering the academic program and policies at Penn State Dickinson Law with excellence, compassion, and integrity continues to inspire. Jeff indulged me in eating at one of my favorite restaurants in Carlisle.

Lunch with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge

[Lunch with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge] Delighted to catch up over lunch with my colleague Jeff Dodge when I was back in town. Jeff’s leadership in administering the academic program and policies at Penn State Dickinson Law with excellence, compassion, and integrity continues to inspire. Jeff indulged me in eating at one of my favorite restaurants in Carlisle.

EXNW | AI, Law, and the Future of Global Film, TV and Media

[Speaking on AI, Law & Global Media at EXNW 2025] I had the honor of speaking at EXNW 2025 in Vancouver, Canada, in a featured session titled “AI, Law, and the Future of Global Film, TV and Media” alongside Canadian MP Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. Our session examined the legal, ethical, and policy challenges presented by generative AI in the media, encompassing issues of authorship and copyright, cultural sovereignty, and the governance of deepfakes. These are pressing issues with transnational implications, and it was a privilege to contribute to the ongoing dialogue that is shaping the future of law, technology, and the creative industries. The conversation drew on my broader scholarship in AI regulation and my commitment to public engagement on emerging technologies. I’m especially grateful to Barbara Lee, Hanna Cho, and the EXNW team. It's an extraordinary platform that brings together leaders from government, tech, and the arts to inspire the next generation of storytellers and content creators. Learn more about EXNW: https://www.exnw.org #EXNW2025 #GenerativeAI #CopyrightLaw #CulturalSovereignty #TechPolicy #EntertainmentLaw #AIandMedia #PennStateDickinsonLaw #AIethics #InnovationPolicy https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/associate-dean-daryl-lim-speaks-ai-global-media-industry-exnw-2025

Banana Republic | Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Oxford)

[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

Profiles in Leadership | Vilas Dhar

[New Episode: Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership: Vilas Dhar] Who holds power in the age of AI? Who’s left out? How do we build a future that centers everyone? In the latest episode, I sat down with Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and one of the world’s leading voices at the intersection of AI, equity, and social change. From the cornfields of Illinois to the halls of the UN, Vilas’s journey is as compelling as his mission: to reimagine technology’s role in society, embed justice into our digital infrastructure, and inspire a new generation of moral leadership. We explored: - AI and structural power: Who gets to shape the future? - The evolving global AI governance landscape, including his work with the UN - The responsibility of philanthropy in the digital age - Leadership lessons rooted in quiet courage, moral conviction, and systems change Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pauGi02CR5s Full episode list: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership #AI #Leadership #TechForGood #PublicInterestTech #ProfilesInLeadership #Philanthropy #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #DickinsonLaw #VilasDhar #UNAI #DigitalEquity

Profiles in Leadership | Gabrielle Buckley

[New Episode: Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership — Gabrielle M. Buckley] In this episode, I spoke with Gabrielle Buckley, Director of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership at Loyola University Chicago. An international attorney, civic leader, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment, Gabrielle shares her extraordinary journey. Drawing from her formative experiences at MUNDELEIN COLLEGE, her immersion in Japanese culture, and her decades-long legal career, Gabrielle offers a powerful reflection on how law, diplomacy, and service converge in leadership. We discuss the enduring importance of single-sex education, mentorship, and intergenerational community, as well as the challenges and opportunities of shaping inclusive leadership programs for women. Gabrielle’s story is a compelling reminder that leadership isn’t about title or volume. It’s about clarity of purpose, consistency in values, and the courage to create change. Watch the full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFHrxUpyq6Y Full episode list: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership #Leadership #WomensLeadership #InternationalLaw #HigherEd #DickinsonLaw #ProfilesInLeadership #Mentorship #Inclusion #PurposeDriven

Profiles in Leadership | Noland Cheung

[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

PLI Global IP Spotlight | Canada

Great to get to know the Studio Briefings team and their colleagues at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) during a recent visit to moderate a panel discussion featuring IP developments and institutions in Canada. Mesmin Pierre, Director General, Canadian Intellectual Property Office / Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada Anthony Prenol, Partner, CPST Intellectual Property Chelsea Nimmo, Partner, Bennett Jones Stephanie Vaccari, Partner, Baker McKenzie Richard Gold, James McGill Professor of Law, McGill University – Faculty of Law Catherine Lovrics, Partner, Marks & Clerk Topics spanned trademark and copyright reforms, patent examination trends, regulatory modernization, litigation tactics, international IP frameworks, and the growing policy dimensions of innovation governance. We closed with a fast-paced lightning round offering practical tips, surprising insights, and a glimpse at what’s next for IP in Canada.