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 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.
"No land? No problem: Why many Nevada data centers don't own the land they're asking to develop”
The Nevada Independent quoted Sara Bronin on why developers often secure options to purchase land rather than buying it before receiving zoning approval.
"Tech Companies Are Rejecting Trump’s Proposed 'Woke’ AI Ban”
NOTUS quoted Jessica Tillipman on the Trump administration’s proposed requirements for "unbiased” AI in federal contracts.
"David Ellison’s Risky Courtroom Strategy to Save His $81 Billion Warner Deal”
The Wall Street Journal quoted William Kovacic on Paramount’s strategy for fighting the state-led challenge to its Warner Bros. deal.
Intellectual Property Law holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
