William Patry

About the Author

William Patry is a distinguished legal scholar and copyright expert with decades of experience shaping intellectual property law. A former policy director at the U.S. Copyright Office and Terry Professor of Law at New York University, Patry has advised governments, corporations, and international organizations on copyright reform. His work critiques the overreach of current copyright regimes and advocates for balanced approaches that foster innovation and creativity. In his seminal book 'How to Fix Copyright,' Patry offers pragmatic solutions to modernize the system, drawing on his deep knowledge of legal history and global trends. Passionate about accessible justice, he continues to influence policy debates through writing, teaching, and public speaking, making complex legal concepts understandable for all.