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Christopher Buccafusco is a Professor at Duke University School of Law, where he specializes in intellectual property law, copyright, patent law, and the intersection of law with behavioral economics and well-being metrics. His scholarly work has established him as a leading voice in empirical approaches to intellectual property law, with 43 publications and significant citation impact.
Professor Buccafusco's research program bridges legal theory with empirical analysis across multiple domains of intellectual property. His work frequently employs experimental methods to challenge conventional wisdom about copyright valuation, trademark distinctiveness, and patent incentives. He has made particularly notable contributions to understanding how intellectual property systems affect human welfare and social innovation across diverse contexts from music streaming to pharmaceutical development.
His recent publications reveal an expanding research agenda addressing cutting-edge issues at the intersection of intellectual property law and emerging technologies. Buccafusco has published extensively on AI-generated content, digital platform regulation, and the application of behavioral economics to trademark and copyright doctrine. His scholarship consistently demonstrates how empirical evidence can inform more effective intellectual property policy that balances innovation incentives with public welfare considerations.
Professor Buccafusco maintains an active collaborative research network, frequently partnering with leading scholars including Jonathan S. Masur, Christopher Jon Sprigman, and Jeanne C. Fromer. His interdisciplinary approach draws from law, economics, psychology, and cognitive science to develop nuanced understandings of how intellectual property systems function in practice.
