Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT)

CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CIPLIT®)

CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CIPLIT ® )

DePaul College of Law’s Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (IP/IT) Program— powered by the Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT®)—has stood at the forefront of IP/IT legal education since its inception over 25 years ago. The program’s unique interdisciplinary learning experience combines one of the most diverse and cutting-edge IP/IT curricula in the country with timely and innovative scholarship and research, outstanding career development opportunities and mentoring, and an unparalleled range of extracurricular opportunities. This comprehensive approach prepares students for the ever-changing needs of law, business and technology. Located in the heart of Chicago, DePaul College of Law is in a prime location to provide students and legal professionals with invaluable resources within these fields.

With wide-ranging opportunities and a tradition of excellence, DePaul’s IP/IT program has enjoyed national recognition for many years and is currently among the top 20% of IP programs in the country as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. DePaul’s IP/IT program also has received “A” and “A+” rankings from preLaw magazine over the past several years, as well as being named a Top School for both Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law in 2023. Also in 2021, the College of Law was one of 36 universities worldwide included in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) inaugural issue of “Privacy and Data Protection in Academia: A Global Guide to Curricula.”

Our distinguished IP/IT faculty teach and work in a broad range of specialty areas, such as copyright, patent, innovation policy, art and cultural heritage law, cyberlaw and data protection. They consistently produce a wide array of scholarship, and in just in the past couple of years, they have published articles and book chapters on multiple subjects, including the importance of technology education, patent rights during a pandemic, religious traditions, contract law, the consumer duty of care in trademark law, the preservation of cultural heritage, innovation law and policy choices for climate change-related public-private partnerships, intellectual property and authorship integrity, and artificial intelligence.

Recognized globally as experts in the IP/IT field, DePaul law faculty share their expertise across the world as presenters and panelists, have testified before the U.S. Senate regarding pending legislation to reform patent law subject matter eligibility doctrine, and have advised countries on protecting archaeological sites and combatting the illegal trade in antiquities.

DePaul College of Law also has continued to implement a Technology & Data Protection Initiative, reflecting the growing importance of technology and cyberlaw and the increasing demand for technologysavvy lawyers. Most recently, through a partnership with the DePaul Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), all upper-level DePaul JD students, even those without a technical background, are allowed to enroll in select CDM technology courses.

CIPLIT has further enhanced the College of Law’s nationally recognized IP/IT program through the introduction of more technology-focused curricular and extracurricular opportunities. This expansion includes the addition of new courses focused on the intersection of IP/IT and business, and CIPLIT’s Tech-Law Boot Camp Series, which is open to all students and the Chicago legal community, features speakers discussing myriad cutting-edge technology topics including data protection, cybersecurity, data privacy and technology law certifications.

As the evolution of this field affects law, business and technology across the globe, DePaul’s IP/IT program continues to innovate, and CIPLIT’s tradition of excellence and success is assured with the continued collaboration and support of faculty, alumni and friends, as well as its esteemed Advisory Board. Through the growth of its interdisciplinary curriculum and specialized programming, CIPLIT will expand its legacy of providing high-quality, leading-edge legal education to students, educators and practitioners well into the future.

IP/IT FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION

DePaul College of Law’s distinguished IP/IT faculty work in a broad range of areas including copyright, patent law, innovation policy, trademark, art and cultural heritage law, cyberlaw, data protection and moral rights. Along with the full-time faculty, DePaul College of Law also is fortunate to have diverse and distinguished adjunct and affiliated faculty bring to the law school their expertise from law practice, business, technology and other DePaul colleges.

ADMINISTRATION

ELLEN GUTIONTOV

Executive Director, CIPLIT®; Adjunct Professor, DePaul College of Law and College of Business

JD, DePaul University

MBA, DePaul University

FACULTY

ROBERTA ROSENTHAL KWALL

Raymond P. Niro Professor of Intellectual Property Law; Founding Director, CIPLIT®

JD, University of Pennsylvania

JOSHUA SARNOFF

Professor of Law

JD, Stanford University

PATTY GERSTENBLITH

Distinguished Research Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Center for Art, Museum & Cultural Heritage Law

JD, Northwestern University

PhD, Fine Arts and Anthropology, Harvard University

MARGIT LIVINGSTON

BRETT HARRISON DAVINGER Program Coordinator, CIPLIT®; Associate Director, Center for Animal Law

JD, DePaul University

Vincent de Paul Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Center for Animal Law

JD, University of Minnesota

LLM, University of Illinois

MA, University of Minnesota

MICHAEL GRYNBERG

Professor of Law

JD, University of Virginia

ANTHONY VOLINI

Professor of Legal Practice; Director, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Initiatives

JD, Loyola University Chicago

MS, Cybersecurity (Networking & Infrastructure Concentration), DePaul University

Registered U.S. Patent Attorney; CIPP/E/US and CSXF certifications

CIPLIT ADVISORY BOARD

Glen Belvis (Chair)

Belvis Law, LLC

Daniel R. Bestor

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

David K. Callahan

Latham & Watkins LLP

Lawrence J. Crain (Chair Emeritus)

Greer Burns & Crain, Ltd.

Mark W. Croll

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.

Monika Dudek Miller

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Thomas J. Filarski

Steptoe & Johnson LLP

Victoria Friedman

Dennemeyer & Associates, LLC

Dennis J. Gallitano

Conn Kavanaugh

H. Michael Hartmann (Chair Emeritus)

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.

Anne S. Jordan

Jordan Associates

Julie L. Langdon

VedderPrice

Edward D. Manzo

Intellectual Property Attorney

John S. Mortimer

Wood Phillips

Dean D. Niro

Vitale, Vickrey, Niro, Solo & Gasey

Gregory S. Norrod

Intellectual Property Attorney

John S. Paniaguas (Chair Emeritus)

Clark Hill PLC

Christopher Reckamp

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP

William J. Ryan

Scandaglia & Ryan

Matthew J. Sampson

Lee Sullivan Shea & Smith LLP

Brian Sodikoff

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Kathryn Starshak

K&L Gates LLP

Melissa K. Ventrone

Clark Hill PLC

AFFILIATED FACULTY

KAREN HEART

Professor, DePaul Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

JD, University of Texas

PhD, Computer Science, University of Illinois Chicago (coursework completed)

MS, Computer Science, DePaul University

JAHARIS FACULTY FELLOWS IN HEALTH LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

JULIE L. CAMPBELL

JD, IIT Chicago-Kent

LLM, Health Law, Loyola University Chicago

RICK WEINMEYER

PhD Candidate, Social Sciences and Public Health, Northwestern University

JD/MA, Health Law and Bioethics, University of Minnesota

MPhil, Sociology, Cambridge University

ADJUNCT FACULTY

JEFFREY S. BECKER

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

GREG CASIMER

Thorelli & Associates

RON KAMINECKI

Kaminecki IP

TRAVIS LIFE

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

JOHN J. LUCAS

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

KEVIN E. NOONAN

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

CHRISTINA PANNOS

Howe & Hutton, Ltd

SARA SULEIMAN

Dinsmore LLP

SCOTT WEINGUST

Stout LLC

STEVEN WISER

Thorelli & Associates

SELECTED FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

PROFESSOR JOSHUA SARNOFF is an internationally recognized expert on the intersections of intellectual property law, environmental law, health law, and administrative and international law. His current research focuses on innovation policy and technology development; climate change technology and data; utility and design patent empirical analyses, history and theory; and intellectual property rights in genetic and natural resources, diagnostics and therapeutics.

• Compelling Trade Secret Sharing, 73 H astings L.J. 987 (with David Levine) (March 2023)

• Presented testimony on artificial intelligence (AI) and inventorship at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Artificial Intelligence Listening Session and subsequently submitted comments in response to the USPTO’s request for comments on AI and inventorship (April 25, 2023)

• Filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations, No. 2022-1253, supporting en banc review to revisit the standard of obviousness for design patents (April 6, 2023)

• Presented joint testimony with Professor David Levine (Elon) based on their article, Compelling Trade Secret Sharing, 73 H astings L.J. 987, to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the lack of necessity or sufficiency of TRIPS Waivers (March 22, 2023)

• Filed an amicus brief with Professors Sharon Sandeen (Mitchell Hamline) and Ana Santos Rutschman (Villanova) in U.S. Supreme Court patent case Amgen et al. v. Sanofi et al., No. 21-757 (February 10, 2023); the Court’s decision can be read here

• Updated White Paper, “Protecting the Consumer Patent Law Right of Repair and the Aftermarket for Exterior Motor Vehicle Repair Parts: The SMART Act, H.R. 1879, 117th Congress” (August 2022)

• Presenter, “Duties, Obligations, Intellectual Property, and the Right to Enjoy the Benefits of Scientific Progress and Its Applications,” Yale University Department of Philosophy two-day workshop on A HumanCentered Approach to Health Innovations: Reconciling Intellectual Property with Human Rights (October 29, 2022)

PROFESSOR PATTY GERSTENBLITH’S areas of expertise are cultural heritage law and art and museum law. She is the founding president of the Lawyers Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation; senior advisor to the American Bar Association’s Art and Cultural Heritage Law Committee; and formerly served as an appointee of President Obama as the chair of the President’s Cultural Property Advisory Committee in the U.S. Department of State.

• Chapter, Ethical Guidelines for Publishing Ancient Texts, in V ariant s c H o L ars H ip : a ncient t exts in M odern c ontexts (Neil Brodie, Morag Kersel and Josephine Munch Rasmussen eds., Sidestone Press 2023)

• Chapter, Protecting Cultural Heritage: The Ties between People and Places, in c u Ltura L H eritage and M ass a trocities : L ega L , p o L itica L , and H u M anitarian p erspecti V es (James Cuno and Thomas Weiss eds., Getty Publications 2022)

• Presenter, “Update on Ukraine: Accountability for Breaches of International Law for Cultural Heritage Destruction in Ukraine” American Bar Association Section on International Law (May 2, 2023)

• Keynote, “Cultural Heritage at Stake: Seeking Accountability under International Law for Cultural Heritage Destruction,” Human Rights and Accountability: A Path Forward for Nagorno-Karabakh, Center for Truth and Justice, American University of Armenia (May 4, 2023)

• Interview, “Stealing Art is Easy: Giving it Back is Hard: The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin,” Freakonomics (May 3, 2023)

PROFESSOR MICHAEL GRYNBERG previously served as associate dean for research and faculty professional development. His research concerns intellectual property and technology law with a focus on trademark law.

• Trademark Free Riders, ___ B erke L ey t ec H L.J. ___ (forthcoming)

• Living with the Merchandising Right (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Free-Riding Stories), 25 y a L e J.L. & t ec H 1 (2023)

• The Trademark Problem of ‘ TRUMP TOO SMALL,’ 46 c o Lu M . J.L. & a rts 47 (2022)

• Op-ed, “Jack Daniel’s trademark court case poses a danger to free expression,” Chicago Tribune (March 6, 2023)

• Recipient, Faculty Scholarship Award, DePaul University (2023)

SELECTED FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS (cont.)

PROFESSOR ROBERTA ROSENTHAL KWALL is an internationally renowned scholar and lecturer and has published over 30 articles on a wide variety of topics including authorship rights, intellectual property, and Jewish law and culture. She has authored several law casebooks as well as two monographs.

• The Role of Ghetto Art in Holocaust Education and Fighting Antisemitism, 73 d e p au L L. r e V . ___ (forthcoming 2023)

• Co-editor, o xford H and B ook of J ewis H L aw (forthcoming 2024)

• Lawmaking in the Conservative Movement, in o xford H and B ook of J ewis H L aw (Roberta Rosenthal Kwall, Zev Eleff and Chaim Saiman eds., forthcoming 2024)

• Cover Story, “Making the Case for Jewish Ritual,” Jewish Journal (September 2022)

• Speaker, “Teaching Dobbs in a Partisan Landscape,” Women Lead Summit, University of Illinois College of Law (March 2023)

PROFESSOR MAGGIE LIVINGSTON is a Vincent de Paul Professor of Law, and she teaches and writes in the areas of intellectual property and commercial law.

• “I Use Non-Binary Pronouns in Class,” Newsweek (June 2023)]

• Chapter, Community Property, in M att H ew B ender d e Btor - c reditor L aw t reatise (Theodore Eisenberg ed., LexisNexis 2022)

• Chapter, Construction Law, in c o MM ercia L d a M ages t reatise (LexisNexis 2022)

• Recipient, Excellence in Teaching Award, DePaul College of Law (2023)

PROFESSOR OF LEGAL PRACTICE TONY

VOLINI’S areas of expertise are legal writing, patent drafting, IP licensing, and cybersecurity and privacy.

• The Right to Data Privacy: Revisiting Warren & Brandeis, ___ n w J. t ec H & i nte LL . p rop . ___ (forthcoming 2023)

• Interview, “ICE is demanding data from Illinois abortion clinics, restaurants, schools and more using obscure legal tool,” CBS News (May 18, 2023)

• Quoted, “Analysis: How Innovative Law Schools Prioritize Tech Competence,” Bloomberg Law (February 2023)]

AFFILIATED FACULTY

PROFESSOR KAREN HEART is an experienced teacher, software developer and attorney. She has created software for industries including publishing, banking, insurance and logistics, and her legal work has focused on intellectual property, civil and criminal litigation, and appellate work. Her current research interests include system security, forensics, and cybersecurity regulation and liability. At DePaul, she teaches Computer Science, Cybersecurity Law and Information Technology Law.

• Purging Data from Backups by Encryption, in i nternationa L c onference on d ata B ase and e xpert s yste M s a pp L ications (Springer, Cham 2021) (co-authored with Nick Scope, Alexander Rasin, James Wagner and Ben Lenard)

• Database Framework for Supporting Retention Policies, in i nternationa L c onference on d ata B ase and e xpert s yste M s a pp L ications (Springer, Cham 2021) (co-authored with Nick Scope, Alexander Rasin, James Wagner and Ben Lenard)

• Harmonizing Privacy Regarding Data Retention and Purging, in s cientific and s tatistica L d ata B ase M anage M ent c onference (ACM 2022) (co-authoried with Nick Scope, Alexander Rasin, James Wagner and Ben Lenard)

IP/IT CURRICULUM

DePaul College of Law offers one of the most diverse, cutting-edge IP/IT curricula in the country. Qualified first-year students are invited to join the College of Law’s distinctive IP Legal Writing Section, which places an emphasis on IP/IT topics as part of the first-year Legal Analysis, Research & Communication curriculum and is taught by an attorney or professor with professional IP experience. The upper-level IP/IT program features a wide range of coursework, as well as seminars, skills classes and clinical experiences, including the Technology/Intellectual Property (TIP®) Field Clinic. Students also have the opportunity to pursue one of four IP/IT certificates, three joint degrees and an LLM in IP/IT. Additionally, CIPLIT’s recent Technology & Data Protection Initiative expanded data privacy, data security and technology course offerings and created a partnership with the DePaul Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media that allows all DePaul law students, even those without a technical background, to enroll in select CDM technology courses for JD credit. Current courses include: Legal Responsibility in IT, Cybersecurity Law, Disaster Recovery Theory & Strategies, Information Security Management and Introduction to Programing.

COURSES

Courses may vary from year-to-year.

• Advanced Patent Law

• Art & the Law

• Copyright Law

• Customs Law

• Cybersecurity Law

• Data Breach Notification Laws

• Data Privacy Law: U.S. & EU

• Disaster Recovery Theory & Strategies

• Entertainment Law

• Food & Drug Law

• Guided Research: IP

• Independent Research: IP

• Information Security Management

• Intellectual Property for Corporate Transactional Lawyers

• International Intellectual Property

• Internet Law

• Introduction to Programming

• Journal of Art, Technology & Intellectual Property Law Editorial Board

• Legal Responsibilities in IT

• Music Law

• Music Transactions: Representing Talent

• Patent & Trademark Searching

• Patent Law

• Practical Legal Research: Cultural Heritage

• Practical Legal Research: IP

• Practical Legal Research: Legal Practice Technology

• Privacy Law

• Special Topics in Law: IP

• Sports Law

• Trademark & Unfair Competition Law

• Trade Secret Law

LEGAL DRAFTING COURSES AND RESEARCH SEMINARS

• Legal Drafting: Art Market Transactions

• Legal Drafting: IP Licensing

• Legal Drafting: Patents

• Legal Drafting: Trademarks & Copyright

• Senior Research Seminar: Cultural Heritage Law

• Senior Research Seminar: Health Innovation & Intellectual Property

• Senior Research Seminar: Intellectual Property & Climate Change

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES

• Externship Program: IP

• Field Clinic Practice & Seminar: Technology/Intellectual Property (TIP®)

• Litigation Strategies: IP

• Moot Court Competition: IP

• Moot Court: Patent Law

DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE OPTIONS

CERTIFICATES

• Art & Museum Law

• General IP Law

• Information Technology, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Law

• Patent Law

JOINT DEGREES

• JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology

• JD/MS with DePaul’s Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

• JD/MBA with DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

MASTER OF LAWS

• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law (online)

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

DePaul College of Law provides students with a variety of hands-on opportunities to enhance their IP/IT studies and to prepare them for practice in this field, including externships, clinics, journals and extracurricular activities.

TECHNOLOGY/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (TIP ®) FIELD CLINIC

Dedicated to “Protecting the Creative Works of Creative Minds®,” the Technology/Intellectual Property (TIP®) Field Clinic, a successor to one of the first intellectual property clinics in the country, enables students to gain practice experience in intellectual property and technology law. Students work off-site with law firms and partner organizations specifically chosen for their ability to expose students to intellectually challenging and exciting legal issues. Clients include entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, authors and inventors who need assistance in protecting their creations and businesses. The TIP Field Clinic is an integral component of the College of Law’s nationally ranked IP program.

AN INTRODUCTION TO IP THEORY & PRACTICE LECTURE SERIES

CIPLIT’s extremely successful An Introduction to IP Theory & Practice Lecture Series is designed to acquaint all first-year students with substantive content and elements of practice in the various areas of IP law. The lectures are presented by both fulltime faculty members and experienced IP attorneys.

TECH-LAW BOOT CAMP

Part of the Technology & Data Protection Initiative, CIPLIT’s Tech-Law Boot Camp Series features lectures by professors, practicing attorneys and other technology specialists on relevant substantive technology topics, including certifications, technology management principles, data privacy, cybersecurity, networking concepts and internet law. These lectures are open to DePaul law students, alumni and the Chicago legal community.

D E PAUL JOURNAL OF ART, TECHNOLOGY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (JATIP)

The DePaul Journal of Art, Technology & Intellectual Property Law (JATIP) is a student-edited online law journal established in 1991. Published biannually, JATIP reviews developing legal and policy issues in the fields of art, technology and intellectual property law.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SOCIETY

The student-led Intellectual Property Law Society connects DePaul law students with the IP legal community by providing mentoring opportunities and hosting events with IP professionals and alumni.

ART & CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW SOCIETY

The Art & Cultural Heritage Law Society connects DePaul law students with professionals and organizations whose practice areas center around the evolving and diverse landscape of museum, art and cultural heritage law.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Each year, DePaul College of Law’s outstanding IP/IT curriculum, faculty and extracurricular opportunities attract many students with excellent and diverse credentials who come to the law school to engage in its rigorous, invigorating academic environment.

EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS

Through its extensive mentoring and job placement advising, CIPLIT assists students and alumni with career development and potential placements at myriad firms and organizations, locally and nationally. Recent student and alumni placements include:

• Adler Law Group

• Antiquities Coalition

• Art-Law Centre at the University of Geneva

• Association on American Indian Affairs

• Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider

• Baxter

• Beem Patent Law Firm

• Chicago History Museum

• Culhane Meadows PLLC

• Dennemeyer and Associates, LLC

• Eligo Energy

• Ernst and Young

• Global IP

• Greer Burns & Crain Ltd.

• HARP

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

• Hon. Cecilia A. Horan, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division

• Husch Blackwell LLP

• International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) (Rome)

• Institute of Art and Law (London)

• IpHorgan Ltd.

• Irwin IP

• Katten Muchin Rosenman

• Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

• Kirkland & Ellis LLP

• K&L Gates LLP

• Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation

• Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.

• Marshall Gerstein & Borun, LLP

• Mayer Brown

• Meta

• McDermott Will & Emery

• Motorola Solutions

• Nike

• Nixon Peabody

• Northern District of Illinois

• Polsinelli

• PwC

• Quarles & Brady LLP

• Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP

• Scandaglia & Ryan

• Sidley Austin LLP

• Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture

• Spotify

• Swanson, Martin & Bell

• U S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, DC

• U S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel

• Wilson Elser

• ZS

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

Sarah Alpert (JD ’25)

GREER, BURNS & CRAIN, LTD.

“Thanks to CIPLIT, I had the opportunity to work in the Chicago office of Greer, Burns & Crain (GBC) the summer after my first year of law school. GBC is a boutique intellectual property firm, and I worked with the Patent Prosecution Group and the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. My projects included amending patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, drafting patent applications and corporate intellectual property (IP) compliance policies, conducting legal research involving diverse legal issues, and drafting litigation documents such as complaints and court memorandum for trademark and trade dress infringement.

This hands-on experience was invaluable and very rare for a first-year law student, and I owe a big thanks for my first-year success to CIPLIT. I would not have gained this wealth of IP knowledge or excelled in my role without CIPLIT’s support. CIPLIT Director and Adjunct Professor of Law Ellen Gutiontov has been an amazing mentor, furnishing me with countless opportunities; Professor of Legal Practice Tony Volini prepared me for my summer role by thoroughly introducing IP concepts in my first year IP legal writing section and helping me refine my IP legal writing skills; and both continue to support and prepare me for a successful career as an IP attorney.”

Matthew Messina (JD ’24)

KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN LLP

“I had the privilege of working as a summer associate in the Chicago office of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. There, I was able to contribute to several ongoing matters related to intellectual property (IP) litigation, including copyright, trademark and patent work. I was tasked not only with internal research and drafting but also analyzing novel questions of law to ensure clients remain prepared in an ever-evolving technical landscape. I took the most pride in a research memo I wrote that assessed whether certain acts violate the anti-circumvention provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in light of the recent ‘Right-to-Repair’ movement.

I owe a debt of gratitude to CIPLIT and DePaul Law’s robust alumni network for aiding me in securing a summer position, as well as equipping me with the skills to succeed. Due to CIPLIT’s coursework, extracurricular programming and knowledgeable professors, I felt prepared to take on any task assigned to me in the IP realm. I am particularly grateful to Professors Grynberg, Gutiontov and Volini for their mentorship throughout my time at DePaul.”

Beau Reeves (JD ’24) GREER, BURNS & CRAIN, LTD.

“In my second consecutive summer clerking in the Chicago office of Greer, Burns & Crain (GBC), I continued to delve into the dynamic world of Intellectual Property (IP) law. My experience this summer has been even more enriching and eye-opening as I further immersed myself in the intricacies of the field. Working within the IP Litigation Practice Group, I actively contributed to an array of projects, including patent filings, formulating responses to United States Patent and Trademark Office actions, and conducting comprehensive research on matters related to copyright, trademark and patent issues.

Having initially been introduced to the realm of IP during my previous summer at GBC, this year has seen a remarkable evolution in my understanding and engagement with the subject. Over the course of my clerkship, I had the privilege of not only deepening my knowledge of the rules governing the global IP landscape but also actively participating in infringement actions against international IP violators. This exposure not only broadened my legal horizons but also significantly enriched my perspective on the practical applications of IP law.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my time at GBC was the opportunity to collaborate with prestigious clients, where my research played a tangible role in informing their strategic decisions and addressing their inquiries. This experience has solidified my understanding of how impactful the work of an IP attorney can be in safeguarding the interests of clients in an everevolving landscape.

Recognizing the invaluable support and guidance I’ve received throughout my journey, I attribute my success this summer to the comprehensive foundation laid by my involvement with CIPLIT and the foundational knowledge imparted to me during the first-year IP legal writing section. Professors Ellen Gutiontov and Tony Volini have been instrumental in equipping me with the skills and opportunities to excel both as an IP law clerk and as a future practicing IP attorney. With their guidance and the immersive experiences provided by GBC, I am excited to embark on the next chapter of my legal career, confident in my ability to navigate the complexities of IP law with finesse and expertise.”

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES

Mary T. Hannon (JD ’21) JUDICIAL CLERK, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

“I am currently serving a two-year term as a judicial clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Previously, I clerked for Hon. John Z. Lee at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and worked at Sidley Austin LLP

At DePaul, I was an evening student working full-time as a patent agent at a Chicago intellectual property boutique firm. With the help of CIPLIT, I enrolled in the IP legal writing section, which kindled my interest in pursuing a career in litigation. During my third year of law school, I enrolled in an advanced IP seminar and wrote a research paper on the lack of gender parity in the practice of patent law. With the encouragement of my CIPLIT professors and advisors, I published my paper, ‘The Patent Bar Gender Gap: Expanding the Eligibility Requirements to Foster Inclusion and Innovation in the U.S. Patent System’ in IP Theory. My paper caught the attention of U.S. Senators Hirono (D-HI), Coons (D-DE), and Tillis (R-NC), who penned a letter to then-United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Andrei Iancu, citing my work and requesting the USPTO’s comments on the issue. Ultimately, the USPTO heeded some of my recommendations, and adjusted the qualifications required to sit for the patent bar exam. My paper also won the 2021 Robert C. Watson Writing Competition award from AIPLA.”

Dr. Natasha Mangal (JD ’17)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF STRASBOURG

“Though one of the reasons I initially chose DePaul College of Law was its variety of Intellectual Property (IP) law course offerings, I could not imagine what a great program it would ultimately be for myself and my career. I started law school with an interest in copyright law, but I was uncertain of my professional path forward. Thankfully, throughout my years at DePaul, the professors and mentors that comprise the CIPLIT team guided me and encouraged me to cultivate my interests in IP law. Their incredible knowledge and passion for the subject made me feel confident enough to keep going, and attending CIPLIT events and conferences gave me the opportunity to network with other IP professionals and even find a few IP related jobs as a law student.

By the end of my time in law school, after serving as president of DePaul’s IP Law Society, editing for the Journal of Art, Technology & Intellectual Property Law, and co-directing DePaul’s annual Jaharis Symposium on Health Law & Intellectual Property Law, I found myself more and more inspired by the fast-paced world of IP law. I was then motivated to apply for a highly competitive joint PhD program in Europe, writing on the topic of copyright in the digital single market. In 2022, I successfully defended my PhD for both the Queen Mary University of London and the University of Strasbourg, and I then began my role as an associate professor of IP Law at the University of Strasbourg. My story is one that could not have been possible without the constant support and encouragement of my DePaul professors and CIPLIT mentors, and I am proud to be one of its alumni.”

PROGRAMS

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCHOLARS CONFERENCE

Started by DePaul, the Intellectual Property Scholars Conference is an annual event bringing together IP scholars from across the world to present their works-in-progress and discuss current IP/IT issues. The conference is co-sponsored by The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, UC Berkeley School of Law; Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University; Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT®), DePaul College of Law; and the Stanford Program in Law, Science and Technology, Stanford Law School.

D E PAUL CYBER RISK CONFERENCE

The annual DePaul Cyber Risk Conference features discussions related to new frontiers in cybersecurity with multi-faceted examination of the legal, business and ethical ramifications of technological advancements in the modern world. It is co-sponsored by CIPLIT, DePaul’s Arditti Center for Risk Management in the Driehaus College of Business, and the DePaul Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. The ninth annual conference, “Weathering The Storm of Disruption,” explored the continuing evolution of cyber risk and security, looking at topics that included new regulations, cyber insurance, the ethics of monitoring a remote workforce and the use of personal devices versus required company computers (November 2022).

JAHARIS SYMPOSIUM ON HEALTH LAW & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The annual Jaharis Symposium on Health Law & Intellectual Property, co-hosted by CIPLIT, focuses on current topics at the intersection of health law and IP/IT. The March 2023 symposium, “Unplanned Obsolescence: Reproductive Health Care Technology’s Response to a Changing Legal Landscape,” explored the role and impact of technology on the radical changes to reproductive health care law after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

As part of its mission to contribute to discourse in IP/IT law, CIPLIT hosts multiple programs each year, highlighting the latest developments in the field. Notable programs hosted or sponsored by CIPLIT include:

NIRO DISTINGUISHED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LECTURE

Founded in 1998, the Niro Distinguished Intellectual Property Lecture features an influential figure in IP/ IT law who addresses faculty, students and attorneys on current issues in the field.

EDWARD D. MANZO SCHOLARS

As part of the Advanced Concepts in Patent Law Seminar, the Edward D. Manzo Scholars in Patent Law features a series of lectures by notable patent scholars. Students and faculty members read and discuss each scholar’s latest work before the authors formally present their papers during an interactive seminar.

ARTS LAW COLLOQUIUM

The Arts Law Colloquium features presentations by attorneys, government officials and academics who are leading experts in the areas of art, museum, cultural heritage, music, theater, film and media law. It is co-sponsored by CIPLIT and College of Law’s Center for Art, Museum & Cultural Heritage Law.

HOSIER DISTINGUISHED VISITING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SCHOLAR

The Hosier Distinguished Visiting Intellectual Property Scholar series features the nation’s leading intellectual property scholars presenting their research in IP/IT law. Started in 2005, past Hosier Scholars have come from a variety of law schools, including Harvard, Notre Dame, Tulane, Rutgers, University of Illinois, Boston University and the University of Arizona, among others.

D E PAUL LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM

Co-sponsored by CIPLIT, the 32nd Annual DePaul Law Review Symposium, “Cyber-Regulation and the Legal Environment of the Internet Age,” looked at critical issues surrounding internet regulation, data privacy and cybersecurity. Speakers included scholars, industries leaders and counsels for major conglomerates (April 2023).

CIPLIT FACULTY LECTURES

Our distinguished faculty often present on relevant issues facing the IP/IT landscape. During 2022–2023, topics covered included: Digital Forensics, the Right to Repair, the patent-related case Amgen v. Sanofi and the trademark-related case Jack Daniel’s v. VIP

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

SCANDAGLIA RYAN EXCELLENCE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LEGAL WRITING AWARD

The Scandaglia Ryan Excellence in Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Writing Award is given annually to the student who receives the highest grade in the IP legal writing section. Scandaglia & Ryan established the award in 2002, and the firm continues to support the award and provide numerous opportunities to DePaul law students. Recent recipients include Andrew Burnham (’22), Liya Levin (’23) and Matthew Messina (’24).

ROBERT & CLYTIA CHAMBERS PATENT LAW AWARD

The Robert & Clytia Chambers Patent Law Award is awarded each year to the student who achieves the highest grade in Patent Law. Recent recipients include Morgan Brietbach (’22), Andrew Burnham (’22) and Natalia Shamuel (’23).

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVACY PROFESSIONALS WESTIN SCHOLAR AWARDS

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) recognizes future leaders in the fields of privacy and data protection. The first three recipients of the DePaul IAPP Westin Scholar Award were Ali Albazzaz (’21), Christopher McCarthy (’22) and Natalia Shamuel (’23).

INTA’S SAUL LEFKOWITZ MOOT COURT COMPETITION AND AIPLA GILES SUTHERLAND RICH PATENT MOOT COURT COMPETITION

DePaul law students frequently participate in national and international intellectual property moot court competitions. Guided by IP/IT faculty and alumni, these teams have achieved continued success and have won a number of regional and national awards in patent and trademark competitions over the years.

Matthew Messina (’24) receiving the Scandaglia Ryan award

OUR NETWORK

One of CIPLIT’s strongest achievements is its network. DePaul law students benefit from the guidance of numerous loyal alumni and supporters, many of whom are employed in intellectual property and information technology positions nationally and internationally.

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