The MCN IP SIG is pleased to have Prof. Peter Jaszi joining our panel on
"Second Lives: Copyright in Virtual Worlds," on Nov. 13 at 1:30 pm, Grand
Hyatt Washington, DC. His remarks are entitled "The Curse of Frankenlaw?:
Choice of Laws in Virtual Space."
Prof. Peter Jaszi was the recipient of the L. Ray Patterson
Copyright Award: In Support of Users? Rights, in 2007. He is Professor of Law
and Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic at
American University?s Washington College of Law.
An early leader and advocate for copyright law in the public
interest, Professor Jaszi has been at the forefront of intellectual property
and copyright law with a particular focus on promoting user interests. As an
educator, he has encouraged students to explore and become actively engaged in
all facets of copyright law. His vision and planning led to the founding of the
Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic. The Clinic gives students
?hands-on? experience in the field writing amicus briefs and working as law
interns at library associations working on national policy issues.
Professor Jaszi tackles the issues of user rights head-on. He
was one of the founders of the Digital Future Coalition (DFC), which played a
key role in defeating database protection legislation that would have given
copyright protection to facts.
A well-respected copyright scholar, Professor Jaszi has
testified numerous times before House and Senate Committees on the importance
of considering the needs of the public during Congressional deliberations.
"Peter Jaszi is an inspiration to many in the copyright field
both as a scholar and as an activist. He brings to both roles an unparalleled
depth of insight and concern for the public?s interests in balanced copyright
law.?
Professor Jaszi, together with American University Professor
Patricia Aufderheide, developed a copyright law statement and produced a DVD,
Best Practices in Fair Use, which assists documentary filmmakers in exercising
their fair use rights.
Prof. Tyler Ochoa, co-author together with Prof. Jaszi of "Copyright Law," the
best-selling casebook in the US, and Jonathan Band, IP and Internet legal
advocate and activist, will round out the panel. We look forward to the
participation of everyone curious to know what happens when copyright crosses
over to the metaverse.
Amalyah Keshet
Chair, MCN IP SIG
