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Daryl Lim is the H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law at Penn State Dickinson Law. He is also the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Founding Director of the Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Innovation Initiative. At the university level, he is a co-hire at the Institute of Computational and Data Sciences and an affiliate at the Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence.

He is an award-winning author, observer, and commentator on IP and competition policy trends and how they influence and are influenced by law, technology, economics, and politics. He helps stakeholders understand the world around them. He consults internationally on various IP and antitrust issues.

He is a founding member of the Global IP Alliance and its local chapters in Pennsylvania and Illinois. In addition, he serves as Co-Chair of the University Education Committee and on the Executive Committee of the US IP Alliance. In 2022, the American Law Institute elected Professor Lim to its membership based on demonstrated excellence and outstanding professional achievement. He serves on the Members Consultative Group of the Restatement of the Law, Copyright. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission recognized him as “a leading expert in antitrust law and economics.” The IAM Strategy 300, a guide to the industry pioneers with “exceptional skill sets, as well as profound insights into the development, creation and management of IP value,” named him to its World’s Leading IP Strategists 2023 list.

He is under contract with Oxford University Press for a new book titled Infringement in Intellectual Property Law and is co-editor of Inclusive Innovation, Big Data, And Artificial Intelligence. His publications feature in leading flagship and specialty law reviews, including the Florida Law Review, the Emory Law Journal, and the Berkley Technology Law Review. Thomson Reuters (West) selected three of his articles as the best IP articles of the year in 2018, 2021, and 2022. He has also contributed to practitioner-focused publications for the American Bar Association, Law360, IPWatchdog, IP Watch, and IP Magazine. In addition, legal publications, specialty blogs such as Patently-O, and mainstream media sources such as Forbes, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Slate, The Hill, The Daily Journal, RealClearPolicy, and USA Today featured his views on current legal developments. In addition, he serves as a peer reviewer for the Harvard Law Review, Yale Law Journal, Columbia Law Review, Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, Journal of Antitrust Enforcement (Oxford University Press), Cambridge University Press, John Wiley & Sons, Carolina Academic Press, and the International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law.

CV: March 2024

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

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