Dr. Jennifer Rothman

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer E. Rothman is an internationally recognized scholar in the field of intellectual property law and a leading expert on the right of publicity. She has been sought out for her expertise in legislation, high-profile litigation, and the development of creative projects. Rothman holds a secondary appointment and focuses on the conflicts between intellectual property rights and constitutionally protected rights, particularly freedom of speech. Her scholarship explores the intersections of tort and property law, especially in the context of the right of publicity, copyright, and trademark unfair competition law. Her current research examines how intellectual property law is utilized to transform people into property and how it regulates the production of content and expression. Rothman has contributed significantly to the legal community and has received numerous accolades for her work, including the David P. Leonard Faculty Service Award for outstanding teaching and service. She has previously been a faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis and is an affiliated fellow at the Yale Information Society Project at Yale Law School.

Research Interests

Experience

Nicholas F. Gallicchio Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Joined the faculty focusing on intellectual property law.

Member of Faculty

— Present

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Taught courses in law and contributed to academic scholarship.

Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigator

— Present

Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Worked in intellectual property law within the entertainment industry.

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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