Mark D. Janis

Mark D. Janis is the Robert A. Lucas Chair and Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he serves as Director of the Center for Intellectual Property Research. He teaches courses in patent law, trademark law, and intellectual property survey, and has authored seminal works in IP law including treatises and casebooks.

• Education: B.S. from Purdue University (1986), J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1989)

Research Interests span patent law, trademark law, design protection, and plant biotechnology IP. His scholarship explores the intersection of intellectual property and antitrust, with a focus on pharmaceutical exclusion payments and patent pools.

Scientific Awards:

• Leon H. Wallace Teaching Award (2013)
• Ladas Award (2008)
• Collegiate Teaching Award
• Faculty Scholar Award

Publications include influential books like IP and Antitrust and Trademarks and Unfair Competition in a Nutshell. His recent articles address design patent damages, virtual design protection, and patent eligibility standards, reflecting trends in technology-specific IP law and judicial interpretation.