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Herbert Hovenkamp is the James G. Dinan University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. A leading scholar in antitrust law and competition policy, he holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received the 2008 John Sherman Award from the U.S. Justice Department. His work spans antitrust theory, intellectual property, and legal history, with notable contributions to the Antitrust Law treatise and foundational texts like The Opening of American Law.
Research focuses on digital platform regulation, monopolization, and the intersection of antitrust with innovation policy. He has advised on major antitrust cases involving Google, Meta, and other tech giants, emphasizing structural remedies and the consumer welfare standard. Recent publications address merger guidelines, labor market competition, and interoperability remedies.
Key contributions include critiques of platform monopolies, analysis of the Sherman Act’s Section 2, and advocacy for evidence-based antitrust enforcement. His writings often bridge legal doctrine with economic principles, shaping debates on modern competition policy.
- Notable Awards: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow (2008 John Sherman Award).
- Recent Cases: Advised on Google’s antitrust trials, FTC v. Meta, and Supreme Court cases like Apple v. Pepper.
- Grants & Funding: Extensive support for antitrust policy research from federal agencies and think tanks.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Penn Program on Regulation and collaborates with the International Center for Law and Economics. His scholarship informs global antitrust reforms and U.S. policy debates on digital markets.
