Arthur Gajarsa

Judge Arthur Gajarsa is the first Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence at the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. He retired from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 2012 and has since been actively involved in teaching and curriculum development at UNH Law. He holds an adjunct professor role at Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his JD. His professional background includes work as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, attorney roles in the Department of Defense and Department of the Interior, and private practice in a Washington, DC law firm.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Master’s in Economics from Catholic University of America
• Juris Doctor (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center

His research and professional interests focus on intellectual property law, patent litigation, technology policy, and the intersection of legal frameworks with economic and engineering disciplines. While no recent publications are listed, his contributions to legal education and institutional development reflect his expertise in shaping practice-ready legal curricula and advancing innovation policy.

He currently advises on initiatives to elevate the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property as a global leader in intellectual property education and research. No specific grants or awards are mentioned, though his career highlights include significant roles in federal agencies and judiciary leadership.