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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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GW Center for Law and Technology: The Bernard Center

The Bernard Center provides education, events, scholarship, and dialogue about intellectual property, privacy, data security, AI, and technology law. The Center 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

"GSA’s draft AI procurement rule has improved but needs further reforms, contractors say”

NextGov FCW quoted Jessica Tillipman on feedback to GSA’s proposed overhaul of large language model procurements.

"Despite revisions, GSA’s proposed AI acquisition rule still falls short, stakeholders say”

FedScoop quoted Jessica Tillipman on concerns from government contracting experts and AI companies that GSA’s revised rule is too vague.

"SEC Rules Overhaul Will Bolster Firms’ Shareholder Communication"

Lawrence Cunningham co-authored this article for Bloomberg Law on the SEC’s anticipated overhaul of certain rules.