Bruce E. Boyden

Bruce E. Boyden is a Professor at Marquette University Law School, contributing extensively to the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review and the university’s faculty blog. His work focuses on the historical evolution of copyright standards, legal process theory, and the intersection of technology with intellectual property law. He has authored influential articles like The Grapes of Roth, analyzing the 'total concept and feel' test in copyright infringement, and Generative AI and IP Under US Law, addressing modern digital challenges.

• Research Interests: Copyright law, legal history, federal law systems, and technology law.
• Key Contributions: Explores judicial frameworks from equity to modern legal process, critiques historical precedents like Roth Greeting Cards, and examines emerging issues in AI-generated content.

His scholarship bridges historical legal methodologies with contemporary problems, emphasizing the role of institutional settlement and reasoned elaboration in shaping intellectual property doctrines. Boyden’s writing often critiques judicial reasoning, advocating for clarity and consistency in infringement determinations.