Innovation Law Center

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August 6, 2026

Externship in IP Law Puts Recent Grad in Copenhagen to Share Patent Research

Austin Dewey L'26 presented patent research to a Danish audio company's legal team through a Syracuse Law externship in intellectual property law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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April 9, 2026

Before the Bar: How Syracuse Law’s Innovation Law Center Prepares Students to Practice Patent Law Prior to Graduation

A gift from Rodney Ryan L'97 establishes a new patent law program at Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center, helping students earn patent agent credentials before graduation.

By Caroline Reff

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October 21, 2025

Alumnus Finds Success Contributing to Seismic Shift in Technology

Kevin Whittaker L'02 draws on his Syracuse Law training to serve as legal counsel for Ripcord, a Silicon Valley company using robotics and AI to transform document intelligence.

By Caroline Reff

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June 1, 2023

How Science and Law Create a Path to Success

Cecily Capo L'23 combined her environmental science degree with Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center to build a career in technology commercialization.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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June 1, 2023

The Village That Jack Built

Jack Rudnick L'73 retired after directing Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center for over a decade, but his innovation "village" continues to grow.

By Syracuse Law Communications

June 2, 2021

Where Law, Technology, and Business Intersect

Explore Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center, a 30-year pioneer in technology commercialization law offering hands-on practicum experience.

By Syracuse Law Communications