Jonathan Barnett

Jonathan M. Barnett is the Torrey H. Webb Professor of Law at the USC Gould School of Law. He directs the Media, Entertainment and Technology Law Program and has authored influential books like *The Big Steal* (2024) and *Innovators, Firms, and Markets* (2021). His expertise spans antitrust, intellectual property, and corporate law, with a focus on innovation policy and technology markets. He joined USC in 2006 and has held visiting roles at NYU School of Law. Prior to academia, he practiced corporate law at Cleary Gottlieb LLP, specializing in M&A and private equity. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania (BA), Cambridge University (MPhil), and Yale Law School (JD).

His research addresses critical issues like the intersection of antitrust and IP, wireless technology standards, and regulatory overreach. Notable contributions include critiques of 'killer acquisitions' theories and analyses of global IP policy challenges. His work frequently bridges legal scholarship with policy advocacy, emphasizing market-driven innovation over regulatory intervention.

Publications span leading journals such as the *Harvard Law Review*, *Yale Law Journal*, and *Journal of Legal Studies*. He has advised policymakers on tech regulatory frameworks and has been featured in media like *The Hill* and *Forbes*. Current projects include national security implications of IP rights and reforms to U.S. innovation ecosystems.