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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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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

"ClimateBrief: Trump Executive Order Targets State-Level Climate Policies, Including California's"

CEB Daily News quoted Robert Glicksman on efforts by the Trump administration to invalidate state laws that limit greenhouse gas emissions.

CNN International | Jeffrey Rosen - May 6, 2025

CNN International spoke to Jeffrey Rosen, professor of law, about President Trump’s comments on upholding the Constitution.

"Hegseth Used Multiple Signal Chats for Official Pentagon Business"

The Wall Street Journal quoted Aram Gavoor on the legal use of Signal for unclassified DOD information.