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Christine Haight Farley is a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law. She serves as Co-Faculty Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and previously held the role of Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs. Her expertise spans intellectual property, trademark, art law, and advertising law.
Education:
- B.A., Binghamton University
- J.D., University at Buffalo Law School
- LL.M., Columbia Law School
- J.S.D., Columbia Law School
Research Interests:
Professor Farley’s scholarship interrogates the intersection of intellectual property with international norms, freedom of expression, and artistic creativity. She investigates how global trademark systems evolve, the constitutional limits on trademark monopolies, and the moral and cultural dimensions of IP protection. Her work also explores how technological change—especially algorithms and the internet—reshape branding and consumer search costs.
Publication Trends:
Across more than three decades, her articles reveal a steady focus on trademark theory and policy, with recent emphasis on algorithmic branding, extraterritorial enforcement, and constitutional constraints. She blends doctrinal analysis with comparative and historical perspectives, frequently engaging Supreme Court jurisprudence and international treaty regimes.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant
- Excellence in Teaching Award, American University
- Edwin A. Mooers Scholarship Award
Advising & Grants:
While individual student names are not listed, Professor Farley mentors through the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and has directed numerous scholarly initiatives funded by external grants, including the Fulbright program.
Professional Service & Affiliations:
She sits on the Board of Directors of the Center for Inter-American Legal Education, has served on AALS Executive Committees for Intellectual Property and Art Law, and was a presidential task-force member of the International Trademark Association. She has held visiting professorships on six continents, lecturing in over twenty-five countries.
