Intellectual Property Law

The George Washington University Law School has been a leader in intellectual property education and scholarship for more than a hundred years. When GW Law established a Master's of Patent Law program in 1895, its alumni had already written the patents for Bell's telephone, Mergenthaler's linotype machine, and Eastman's roll film camera, among hundreds of other inventions, and dozens more alumni had worked in the Patent Office. Over the intervening century, GW Law has bolstered its expertise in patent law with complementary strengths in copyright, trademark, communications, computer and internet regulation, electronic commerce, and genetics and medicine.

 

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The Center for Law and Technology

The Center for Law and Technology (GWCLT) provides education, events, scholarship, and dialogue about intellectual property, privacy, data security, and technology law. GWCLT seamlessly merges the expertise of two distinguished programs. By synergizing the insights of law with the cutting-edge advancements in technology, the center creates a unique and comprehensive learning environment. Students benefit from an unparalleled interdisciplinary approach, positioning them at the forefront of legal innovation and technological evolution.

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Faculty in the News

“Generative AI's privacy problem’’

Axios quoted Daniel Solove about generative AI and its use of personal data.

“The New York Times is fighting off Wordle look-alikes with copyright takedown notices’’

The Associated Press quoted Robert Brauneis regarding copyright infringement and recent DMCA takedown notices.

“Exclusive-Former US official’s work for Chinese client stirs concern over disclosure loopholes"

Reuters quoted Jonathan Turley about the risks of broadening disclosure requirements.

"Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada"

Bloomberg quoted Robert Glicksman about reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

“Trump seeks delay in N.Y. trial pending Supreme Court hearing on immunity"

The Washington Post quoted Catherine Ross on the motion to postpone Trump's trial, which is set to begin on March 25th.