Dr. Christopher Yoo

Professor

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Biography

Christopher S. Yoo is a leading authority in law and technology, focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, technology law, internet law, copyright theory, and technology policy. He holds the position of Imasogie Professor of Law, as well as professorships in communication and computer information science at Penn Carey Law. Additionally, he is the founding director of the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Competition and serves as co-director of the Penn Center for Media, Technology, and Democracy. Yoo has authored five books and over 100 scholarly works. Prior to his academic career, he served as a law clerk for Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on the Supreme Court of the United States and for Honorable Raymond Randolph on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. His influential research addresses crucial aspects of administrative regulatory law and the intersection between law and emerging technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Imasogie Professor of Law

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Professor focusing on law and technology, including antitrust and intellectual property.

Founding Director

— Present

Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition • Philadelphia, PA

Leading initiatives at the intersection of law and technology.

Co-Director

— Present

Penn Center for Media, Technology & Democracy • Philadelphia, PA

Researching the impact of technology on society and democratic processes.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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