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.
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.
"UC Virtual Conference Centers Free Speech, Civil Rights Amid Ongoing Tensions on College Campuses"
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education quoted Mary Anne Franks on the “marketplace of ideas” brought up in First Amendment arguments not always being foolproof.
KNTV-NBC13 | Stephen Saltzburg - April 17, 2024
San Francisco, spoke to Stephen Saltzburg, the Wallace and Beverley Woodbury University Professor of Law, about Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
"Evan Stark, who expanded definition of domestic violence, dies at 82"
The Washington Post quoted Joan Meier speaking on the legacy of Evan Stark and his incorporation of coercive control into criminal law.
"Trump hush money trial is a 'Frankenstein case' that's been 'zapped' into life: Turley"
FOX News quoted Jonathan Turley about Trump’s hush money trial in New York beginnings.
"Supreme Court Sidesteps Riot Violence in Jan. 6 Case Argument"
Bloomberg Law News quoted Paul Schiff Berman on the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Jan 6 charges and the justices split.
Intellectual Property Law holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
