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.
"'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?"
BBC quoted Mary Anne Franks on the outcome of the LA social media case, which ruled that social media apps are addictive and deliberately engineered that way.
"Nicolas Maduro heads back to court arguing that the US is trying to hamstring his defense"
CNN quoted William Dodge on Nicolas Maduro’s court case.
"ICE Builds Out Detention Centers, And The Suits Pile Up”
Sara Bronin was quoted in Law360 on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's need for detention space and the litigation from local lawmakers and advocacy that has sparked.
Intellectual Property Law holds several events throughout the semester. Please check back for new events.
