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Co-Director: Michael Carroll
Co-Director: Christine Haight Farley
Assoc. Director: Sean Flynn
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The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) is the internationally recognized intellectual property and information law research and academic program of American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL). Director: Tahniat Saulat
Policy Fellow: Meredith Jacob

Faculty:
Michael Carroll
Christine Haight Farley
Charles Duan
Sean Flynn
Peter Jaszi
Victoria Phillips
Tracie Siddiqui

10/08/2026

Who gets to be considered a “consumer” under federal video privacy law? The Supreme Court may soon have an opportunity to redefine the answer.

PIJIP will host the next installment of its IP@SCOTUS Series, featuring a post-argument discussion of Salazar v. Paramount Global. The panel discussion will take place on October 16, 2025, from 5:00–6:00 PM ET as a hybrid event, with a reception to follow.

The issue: Whether the phrase “goods or services from a video tape service provider,” as used in the VPPA’s definition of “consumer,” refers to all of a video tape service provider’s goods or services or only to its audiovisual goods or services.

The American University Washington College of Law regularly invites counsel of record and counsel for selected amici to offer post-argument reflections on intellectual property and related cases heard by the Supreme Court. These events take place on the afternoon of oral argument before the Court.

Visit our website to register: https://loom.ly/d39KolA

10/01/2026

October is Intellectual Property Month!

Washington College of Law has long stood at the forefront of IP education in the United States. Our IP program dates to 1910, when William L. Symons—then an examiner at the United States Patent Office—was appointed as a Special Lecturer on Patents and Trade Marks.

In 1911, WCL faculty approved certificate courses in Patent Law and Trademark Law, designed especially for students preparing to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. By 1913–14, Professors Symons and Cornelius C. Billings were elevated to full faculty status, and their IP courses were incorporated into the Master of Law curriculum.

Today, the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) is ranked #6 and carries this tradition forward through 35+ courses, one of the nation’s first IP clinics, and a globally recognized LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Technology.

Learn more about the history of IP at WCL: https://loom.ly/3oXmRmQ

09/28/2026

PIJIP’s Interim Director Meredith Jacob and Research Fellow Professor Nancy Weiss are heading to Geneva, Switzerland, for User Rights 2026, the annual meeting of the Global Network on Copyright User Rights. Bringing together more than 100 scholars and practitioners from 30 countries, this year’s conference will examine pressing questions at the intersection of copyright, the right to research, and the development of “Just AI.”

PIJIP faculty and staff will contribute to the conversation through the following sessions:

🔹 Professor Nancy Weiss — Traditional Knowledge in the Age of AI
🔹 Meredith Jacob — Discussant, Defending the Commons and Open Access

Learn more about User Rights 2026 conference : https://loom.ly/033nRZ4

09/23/2026

Calling all AUWCL IP Alumni!

Are you attending the 2026 AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? Join PIJIP for an Alumni Happy Hour at City Tap House at Penn Quarter on Thursday, October 29th, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET! Reconnect with your fellow alumni, and faculty over drinks.

The best part? It’s right in the same building as the conference – no extra travel needed.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration: https://loom.ly/lQfE9mg
Location: City Tap House, Penn Quarter | 901 9th Street, Washington, DC
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET

09/22/2026

Announcing the 15th Annual Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property. Join us on Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. ET for the 15th Annual Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property, held in the Ceremonial Classroom (NT01) and online.

This year’s Distinguished Lecturer is our very own Professor Robert J. Kasunic, who will present “Policing the Boundaries of Copyright: How Registration Improves the Development of the Copyright System.”

Professor Kasunic recently retired from the U.S. Copyright Office after 25 years of distinguished service, including 12 years as Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Registration Policy and Practice. A nationally recognized copyright expert with more than three decades of experience, he has published extensively and spoken at hundreds of copyright events. He is also a longtime member of the AUWCL community, having taught Advanced Copyright Law as an Adjunct Professor since 2003.

PIJIP’s Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property is named in recognition of Professor Peter A. Jaszi and his continuing contributions to the study of intellectual property at WCL and around the world, particularly his lasting contributions to elevating the public interest in intellectual property discourse.

To register and learn more about Professor Kasunic’s lecture, visit our website: https://loom.ly/FqDubzM

09/17/2026

In the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Colombia, PIJIP Senior Research Fellow Andrés Izquierdo launched the initiative Colombia Earthquake Legal Response through IZQUIERDO PLLC, his Washington, D.C.–based law firm. The initiative provides free, pro bono legal information and support to individuals, families, small businesses, and organizations affected by the disaster.

What began as an urgent call to the legal community quickly grew into an international network of more than 60 lawyers and professionals across the globe. Together, they are transforming specialized legal knowledge into clear, practical resources—available at no cost—to help affected communities understand their rights, access legal support, and navigate the difficult path to recovery.

Visit the Colombia Earthquake Legal Response website for free legal resources, videos, and continuing updates: https://loom.ly/H7NUCEM

09/15/2026

Who gets to be considered a “consumer” under federal video privacy law? The Supreme Court may soon have an opportunity to redefine the answer. Save the date for the next upcoming IP@SCOTUS case, Salazar v. Paramount Global.

The issue: Whether the phrase “goods or services from a video tape service provider,” as used in the VPPA’s definition of “consumer,” refers to all of a video tape service provider’s goods or services or only to its audiovisual goods or services.

The American University Washington College of Law regularly invites counsel of record and counsel for selected amici to offer post-argument reflections on intellectual property and related cases heard by the Supreme Court. These events take place on the afternoon of oral argument before the Court.

Save the date and join us for the discussion: https://loom.ly/d39KolA

08/12/2026

From Italy to Geneva, Professor Christine Farley had an eventful summer advancing intellectual property scholarship, research, and dialogue. This summer’s international engagements come as Professor Farley prepares to begin a sabbatical from American University Washington College of Law. She will be heading to Helsinki, Finland, where she will serve as the 2026–2027 Distinguished Scholar Fulbright–Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics at Hanken School of Economics.

Here’s a look back at Professor Farley’s Summer 2026 engagements:
🔹Presented “Design Law Without Design Law? The rise of Copyright and Trademark in Shaping Design Protection,” at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Naples, Italy.
🔹Guest Speaker at Leuven IP and AI Conference at KU Leaven in Belgium.
🔹Presented “Generative AI, Trademark’s Limits, and the Aesthetic Commons,” at Luiss Guido Carli University’s in Rome, Italy.
🔹Taught the IP section of two-week study abroad program International Trade and IP in Geneva, Switzerland.

We look forward to seeing Professor Farely’s continue advancing global IP scholarship in Finland in the year ahead.

08/11/2026

The American University Washington College of Law and the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield are bringing together leaders across the cultural heritage protection community for a day of thoughtful discussion, collaboration, and strategic planning as they celebrate two decades of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield's work to protect cultural heritage in times of conflict and crisis.

Registration is free and open to all, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Registration will close on Saturday, September 12.

Register Here: https://loom.ly/qHBzHjs

05/21/2026

Looking to deepen your understanding of global intellectual property law this summer?

May 26–29, 2026, Professor Michael Carroll will teach International Intellectual Property Law, an online course exploring key international IP treaties and principles, including the TRIPS Agreement and WIPO-administered intellectual property treaties.

Open to students and legal professionals, this course offers a timely introduction to the global framework shaping intellectual property policy and practice.

To learn more and enroll, click here: https://loom.ly/8t8DuRY

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