Jason Rantanen

Jason Rantanen is a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in patent law and intellectual property. His research focuses primarily on the Federal Circuit, empirical studies of patent litigation, and the theoretical foundations of patent law.

Rantanen's research interests center on the intersection of patent law and empirical analysis. He has conducted extensive research on the Federal Circuit's jurisprudence, particularly examining patterns in patent appeals, inequitable conduct, and obviousness determinations. His work often employs data-driven methodologies to uncover trends and inconsistencies in patent law application. Rantanen has been instrumental in developing empirical approaches to understanding patent litigation, contributing significantly to the field's methodological sophistication.

His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the practical operation of the patent system, with particular attention to how courts interpret and apply patent doctrines. Recent work has examined subject matter eligibility, patent appeals, and the relationship between university research and patenting. His research demonstrates a commitment to understanding how patent law functions in practice rather than merely how it's theorized.

Rantanen has made significant contributions to legal education through his open-source casebooks, including 'Patent Law: An Open-Source Casebook' and 'Introduction to Intellectual Property: Cases and Questions,' which provide accessible educational resources for students and practitioners.

As an advisor, Rantanen has mentored numerous students including Charles Neff, Eweosa Owenaze, Allison Williamson, Lindsay Kriz, Abigail Matthews, and Madison Murhammer Colon, many of whom have co-authored research with him on empirical patent law topics. His collaborative approach to scholarship extends to working with colleagues across multiple institutions to advance empirical legal studies in intellectual property.