Dr. Douglas Lichtman

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Lichtman is a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. His areas of expertise include patent and copyright law, telecommunications regulation, and information strategy economics. Professor Lichtman is known for his comprehensive research and teaching in the intersection of law and technology, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in these fields. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Law & Economics and the Harvard Business Review. His notable works include the textbook 'Telecommunications Law and Policy' and various influential papers focusing on issues like intellectual property law and economic perspectives on copyright infringement. He is frequently involved in public discourse around these topics, with writings featured in legal and popular press publications. Before joining UCLA, he held a tenured teaching position at the University of Chicago.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

UCLA School of Law • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in law, specializing in patent law, copyright law, and telecommunications regulation.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.