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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Looking to deepen your understanding of global intellectual property law this summer? May 26–29, 2026, Professor Michael Carroll will teach Int'l IP Law, an online course exploring key international IP treaties and principles. To learn more and enroll, click here: loom.ly/8t8DuRY

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

How do copyright law’s limitations and exceptions really interact with copyright markets? As part of PIJIP’s grant funded work–Arcadia Fellow Aditya Gupta has been researching how access provisions can grow readers and in-turn, book sales. Read his full blog here: loom.ly/LuPjDxU

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

AUWCL Professor @christinefarley.bsky.social, a leading voice in international and comparative intellectual property law, has been named a Fulbright Distinguished Chair for 2026–2027. She will advance global scholarship in design law at the Hanken School of Economics. @pijip.bsky.social

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

AUWCL remains strong in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with four top-10 programs: Clinical (#2), International (#4), IP (#6), and Part-Time (#9). Health Care (#16) and Environmental (#51) also moved up. Rankings are one measure. Our impact and momentum continue.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Professor Christine Farley will be participating in a panel discussion at USC Could School of Law's 2026 Intellectual Property Institute Program, on March 17, 2026. Click on the link to learn more about the event, panelists, and register: loom.ly/y8cLazQ

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Registration is now open for this semester's IP@SCOTUS series! Chatrie v. the United States | Moderated by Prof. Michael Carroll Registration: tinyurl.com/3exas23u Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc. | Moderated by Prof. Charles Duan Registration: tinyurl.com/kaz2j4y5

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A new article from Prof. Charles Duan and 3L Rachel Bamberger, Defining the Character in Copyright Law, examines what truly counts as a “character” in copyright law and offers a clearer test based on agency and personality. Read: tinyurl.com/Duan-DefiningCharacter @pijip.bsky.social

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

On Feb 19, PIJIP hosted its annual Speed Networking event. Students got to connect with alumni representing a wide range of career paths and employers—from small firms and government agencies to policymakers and large firms. Thank you to those who participated! #IPLaw #TechLaw #AUWCL

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Prof. Michael Carroll will participate in Copyright’s Afterlife: Law, Legacy, and Ownership, an upcoming roundtable at Harvard Law School. Registration is required: loom.ly/yLh7B20

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Are you interested in tech policy? Join this year’s Tech Policy & the Public Interest Series, hosted by Professor Charles Duan. This 3-part series explores IP, privacy, and administrative regulation. 🗓 Wednesday ⏰ 12–1 PM ET 📍 Room Y115 🥪 Lunch provided 📝 Registration requested #TechPolicy #IP

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Are you interested in tech policy? Join this year’s Tech Policy & the Public Interest Series, hosted by Professor Charles Duan. This 3-part series explores IP, privacy, and administrative regulation. 🗓 Wednesdays ⏰ 12–1 PM ET 📍 Room Y115 🥪 Lunch provided 📝 Registration requested

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Last week Centre Director @profseanflynn.bsky.social attended the launch of the "EU's Public AI" policy brief at the EU Parliament. He reflects on the event and its implications for Public AI in his latest blog. Read the full blog on the Geneva Centre’s website: tinyurl.com/4596bpxe

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Save the Date! PIJIP is hosting its annual IP & Tech Law Student - Alumni Speed Networking Event on Thursday, February 19th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Capital Atrium.

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Centre on Knowledge Governance is pleased to announce a new short course on IP and AI to take place in Geneva from September 7-8, 2026. If you are interested in learning more about the course and/or would like to participate you can learn more on our website: loom.ly/4YRw1vc

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

PIJIP extends a warm welcome to all students, faculty, and staff returning to campus. We wish everyone a successful spring semester!

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

On December 3, 2025, the Centre on Knowledge Governance officially hosted the Centre's Launch at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Watch all the discussions on the Centre’s YouTube channel: loom.ly/ZoOPfw0

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Since 2012 PIJIP has been inviting records and counsel for selected amici to offer post-argument reflections in intellectual property (and related) cases heard by the Supreme Court. PIJIP is excited to continue to host timely discussions on the future of the IP landscape.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Welcome Professor Nancy Weiss to PIJIP! Nancy joins as a Senior Policy Fellow and Adjunct Supervisor and will teach Cultural Heritage Law this spring. A leader in major int'l copyright and cultural heritage agreements, her current work advances Indigenous cultural expression and community heritage.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

PIJIP celebrates 20 years of bringing leading voices to AUWCL through our lecture series honoring Prof. Peter Jaszi. Since 2005, the series has explored topics from Traditional Knowledge to Fair Use. We look forward to shaping the future of IP for the public interest worldwide.

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The @pijip.bsky.social at AUWCL hosted counsel of record and amici for post-argument insights on Cox v. Sony Music, a major IP case before the U.S. Supreme Court—part of an ongoing IP@SCOTUS series.

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We invite you this 3 December | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm UTC+1 for the official Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance Launch + Wend Wendland's book launch for, "The Journey to the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge." To learn more and register click here: loom.ly/TsX4TlM

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Prof. Sylvia Lu presented emerging regulatory approaches for agentic AI at the National Conference of State Legislatures. Her talk examined legal and societal harms associated with autonomous AI and outlined an innovation-oriented, harm-based legislative framework designed for state policymakers.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Join PIJIP next Monday, December 1, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM ET for the next installment of our Intellectual Property at the Supreme Court Series, moderated by Professor Michael Carroll. Registration is required, reception will follow: loom.ly/YkYDGp0

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

AUWCL's Prof. Christine Farley weighs in on InvestigateTV’s report on AI-driven fashion theft. She breaks down the legal gray area of fast-fashion “dupes” and how AI is speeding up design copying. Watch full video here: loom.ly/SKthTU8 #PIJIP #DesignRights #IPLaw

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We invite you to the Centre on Knowledge Governance Launch on 3 December 2025 | 18:00–21:30 CET Join us for a live panel discussion + book launch of "The Journey to the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge". Learn more: loom.ly/xJvHN_k

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Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance @knowledgegov.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Join us on 25 November, 4:00–5:30 PM UTC for an online briefing on WIPO’s 47th SCCR. We’ll discuss research and analysis related to the agenda, hosted by the Centre on Knowledge Governance with members of the Access to Knowledge Coalition. Register here: loom.ly/8aMOZxc #WIPC #SCCR47

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Thank you to all our IP Alumni who joined us for the AIPLA Happy Hour at City Tap House on October 30! It was wonderful to reconnect with fellow alumni and PIJIP faculty after a full day at the 2025 AIPLA Conference. #PIJIP #AUWCLAlumni #AIPLA

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Join us this Fri, Nov 7 for @AULawReview’s 75th Federal Circuit Symposium! PIJIP’s Prof. Christine Farley will moderate the Patent Panel @ 3:20 - 4:20 PM EST. To attend the panel and the symposium register here: loom.ly/wK7DbmU #PatentLaw #AUWCL #AULR #FederalCircuit

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Join us this Fri, Nov 7 for @AULawReview’s 75th Federal Circuit Symposium! PIJIP’s Prof. Charles Duan will moderate the Patent Panel @ 10:50 - 11:50 AM ET. To attend the panel and the symposium register here: loom.ly/wK7DbmU #PatentLaw #AUWCL #AULR #FederalCircuit

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

📣 Join us for the 2025 Federal Circuit Symposium hosted on Nov 7 at Claudio Grossman Hall, 8:30am–4:30pm EST. Keynotes: Judge Sharon Prost & Judge Doris Johnson Hines . 🔗 Register: loom.ly/wK7DbmU 🔍 More info: loom.ly/w45KlB8 #AULR #AUWCL #FederalCircuit

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

American University Washington College of Law’s Professor Charles Duan Featured in Bloomberg Law. Read the full article here: lnkd.in/d994WhyZ #PIJIP #AUWCL #PatentLaw #IntellectualProperty #IP

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American University Washington College of Law @auwcl.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Smucker’s Uncrustables are back in court. Prof. @christinefarley.bsky.social breaks down the decades-long fight over who owns the rights to a crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich—and what it reveals about patents, trademarks, and corporate power: tinyurl.com/FarleyOnSmuc... @pijip.bsky.social

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Professor Christine Farley Explains: Who Owns the Crustless Sandwich?

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Calling All IP Alumni! Are you attending the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? Join PIJIP for an Alumni Happy Hour! Registration: loom.ly/lQfE9mg Location: City Tap House, Penn Quarter Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

October is Intellectual Property Month! Washington College of Law has long stood at the forefront of IP education in the United States. with our oldest program starting in 1910! Learn more about the history of IP at WCL: loom.ly/3oXmRmQ #PIJIP #AUWCL #IPLaw #Copyright

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Join us TOMORROW @ 6PM ET for the 14th Annual Jaszi IP Lecture at AUWCL! Prof. Wend Wendland ( a former WIPO Director) speaks on the new WIPO Treaty on TK & Genetic Resources. Registration is required for both in-person and online, reception will follow: loom.ly/eLvPm9o

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Join us for the in-person launch of the Centre on Knowledge Governance after the Peter A. Jaszi Lecture—Sept 25, 6PM ET at AU Washington College of Law. Hosted by PIJIP & the Geneva Graduate Institute. Register: loom.ly/1xbPZRQ

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join us Thurs, Sept 25 @ 6PM ET for the 14th Annual Jaszi IP Lecture at AUWCL! Prof. Wend Wendland (former WIPO TK Director) speaks on the new WIPO Treaty on TK & Genetic Resources. Reception to follow, register here: loom.ly/eLvPm9o #PIJIP #JasziLecture

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

PIJIP is excited to welcome Matthew Williams as a new Practitioner-in-Residence at the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic at AUWCL! We’re excited to have Matthew join the PIJIP and AUWCL community! #AUWCL #PIJIP #MusicLaw #Copyright

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Join us for the 14th Annual Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on IP with Prof. Wend Wendland on Sept 25 at 6pm ET! He'll explore the new Treaty’s impact on IP policy & knowledge governance. Registration is required, reception will follow: loom.ly/eLvPm9o

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Yuma Quad, last week, for an inside look at IP & Tech Law at AUWCL! 🙌 Missed the info session? Reach out at pijip@wcl.american.edu or stop by Capital 205 to get connected! #IPLaw #TechLaw #AUWCL

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Join us in welcoming Professor Sylvia Lu to AUWCL and PIJIP! An expert in AI regulation + data privacy, she joins us from UMichLaw and holds a J.S.D. and LL.M. degree from BerkeleyLaw. Welcome to the community! #PIJIP #AUWCL #ArtificialIntelligence #DataPrivacy #AIRegulation

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Five years after the Proud Boys vandalized Metropolitan AME Church in D.C., the church’s trademark case is now before the D.C. Superior Court. PIJIP’s Prof. Christine Farley weighs in on abandonment, goodwill & the limits of court-ordered TM transfers. Read more: loom.ly/CCMBFbI

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Announcing the 14th Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property! We are honored to welcome Professor Wend Wendland as this year’s Distinguished Lecturer. Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 PM Registration required: loom.ly/eLvPm9o

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Exciting news! Prof. Wend Wendland will deliver the 14th Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property at AUWCL on Thursday, Sept 25 at 6 PM. He’ll speak on the new Treaty’s implications for IP policy, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Should WIPO lead the review of rules it enforces? PIJIP + civil liberties experts say no. In a new blog, they raise red flags about WIPO’s role in ICANN’s UDRP review—citing conflicts of interest, lack of data, and free speech concerns. Read more: loom.ly/5FtbE8k #UDRP #WIPO #ICANN #PIJIP

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

PIJIP Counsel Andrés Izquierdo delivered the keynote in Turin on the WIPO Riyadh Design Law Treaty. He reflected on supporting developing countries during negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Proud to be part of this milestone in global IP law. #WIPO #IPLaw #PIJIP #DLT

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

PIJIP hosted the Global Expert Network on Copyright User Rights in Geneva, June 16–17. Experts shared research and drafted principles for an international instrument on limitations and exceptions, supporting WIPO SCCR’s public interest mandate. #CopyrightReform #UserRights #WIPO

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The new NOODL license empowers African creators & communities by supporting ethical dataset use in AI training. Developed by Strathmore & Pretoria Universities, it champions data justice in the Global South. 🔗 Learn more: loom.ly/1yENqt0 #AI #NOODL #GlobalSouth #DataJustice

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

PIJIP is thrilled to share that the IP Program at AUWCL has earned a #6 ranking! We are grateful for the peer recognition of our program’s research and scholarship, foundational clinic and comprehensive curriculum, and our convening leading voices for policy-relevant events and related activities.

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pijip.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

AUWCL Alum and PIJIP Alumni Advisory Council member Melissa Maalouf has extended a matching gift for contributions made to PIJIP during Giving Days, February 25 & 26th. Help us take advantage of this generous challenge gift by contributing here. www.givecampus.com/campaigns/55...

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