Mark A. Lemley

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Stanford Medicine, Notre Dame High School

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Total Citations

113

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About

Mark A. Lemley is a towering figure in intellectual property law, known for his prescient work on how technology reshapes legal frameworks. His research centers on the intersection of IP, antitrust, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the implications of digital abundance and artificial intelligence. Lemley’s most cited work, “IP in a World Without Scarcity” (2016, 60 citations), challenges foundational assumptions of IP law by arguing that digital goods and the Internet are eroding scarcity—the very basis for IP protection. This provocative thesis has sparked widespread debate about the future of copyright and patent law. In “Remedies for Robots” (2018, 14 citations), he explores the legal challenges posed by AI misbehavior, proposing how liability and remedies should adapt when autonomous systems cause harm. His essay “You Might Be a Robot” (2019) further examines the blurring line between human and machine agency. With over 60,000 total citations, Lemley is among the most influential legal scholars of his generation, and his work continues to guide policymakers and courts navigating the digital revolution.