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Katherine Jo Strandburg is the Pauline Newman Professor at NYU School of Law. Her research focuses on innovation policy, particularly in relation to knowledge commons and the economics of intellectual property law. She has edited the collection 'Governing Knowledge Commons' and is interested in how different institutions, both traditional and emerging, influence the effectiveness of innovation systems. In her courses, she provides a comprehensive overview of economic approaches to intellectual property, emphasizing the role of user communities, the implications of open-source software, and the importance of intrinsic motivation and social norms in innovation. Her teaching includes courses such as 'Innovation Law' and 'Patent Law', where she examines the complex interplay between legal frameworks, historical contexts, and the real-world challenges of innovation and public health. Stratnburg's extensive academic background includes a JD from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Physics from Cornell University, along with a BS in Physics from Stanford University.
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