Jon Cavicchi

Jon Cavicchi is a Professor of Legal Skills and Intellectual Property Librarian at the University of New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce School of Law. He serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property, Faculty Advisor for IDEA Law Review, and Copyrights Permissions Officer for UNH Law academic journals. As the chief administrator of the Intellectual Property Library, he oversees its development and teaches courses like Mining Patent Information and Legal Research and Information Literacy.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Honors) in Information Science/Studies, IIS University
• J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center
• LL.M. in Intellectual Property, Franklin Pierce Law Center
• B.A. (Honors) in International/Global Studies, Stonehill College

Research Interests: Cavicchi focuses on bridging the gap between raw data and actionable knowledge in intellectual property. His work emphasizes information literacy, patent informatics, and effective teaching strategies for legal professionals. He explores how advanced tools like AI and open web resources can enhance IP research while addressing challenges in copyright, trademark, and patent lifecycle management. His research also extends to evaluating IP programs and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Articles Trends: His publications span patent data analysis, legal research methodologies, and the ethical dimensions of IP practice. They highlight innovations in global IP systems, the role of technology in education, and navigating complex copyright laws in the digital age. His work often intersects with public health challenges, such as accelerating HIV vaccine innovation through patent mining.

• Scientific Awards: Top 10% of Authors on SSRN by all-time downloads (continuously 2018)

Advising & Grants: Cavicchi secured a National Science Foundation grant to bring internet capacity to the law school and pioneered the first law school website. He advises student journals, mentors visiting scholars, and oversees programs like the Visiting Scholars Program. His grants and collaborations have enabled global patent landscape reports on diseases like Dengue Fever and Malaria, aligning with NGO goals in health and agriculture.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder and Director of the International Technology Transfer Institute (ITTI), Cavicchi leads the Patent Landscape Clinic producing open-source reports for public interest challenges. He collaborates with NGOs on projects such as Telemedicine Technologies and Prosthetic Limb Innovations through this initiative. His work also includes managing the IP Mall website, a critical resource for IP professionals worldwide.