Mark A Lemley

About the Author

Mark A. Lemley is a distinguished legal scholar and professor renowned for his expertise in intellectual property law, particularly at the intersection of technology and innovation. Holding the William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford University, Lemley has shaped contemporary understandings of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets through his influential writings and advocacy. His seminal works, including Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age 2022 Vol. I: Perspectives, Trade Secrets and Patents and Intellectual Property in the New Technological Age 2025 Vol. II: Copyrights, Trademarks and State IP Protections, provide comprehensive analyses of evolving legal frameworks in the digital era. With a career spanning academia, judicial clerkships, and private practice, Lemley continues to influence policy debates on balancing creator rights with technological progress, making complex legal concepts accessible to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.