Automation and the Law (10th LSGL Summer School, FGV Rio, 25-29 July 2022) (Syllabus)

  • Giancarlo Frosio (University of Turin, Nexa Center, Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, Stanford CIS)

This syllabus includes materials specifically designed for the course Automation and the Law at the 10th LSGL Summer School. It is a resource aiming at blending together international, European and US legislation, case law, and doctrinal pieces. It is intended to be a resource that might serve as a reference for further in depth review of the topics touched upon during the training program. This syllabus is a work in progress and will be updated in due course.

2 Module 1 - Introduction: Regulation, Legal Personality, and Liability 2 Module 1 - Introduction: Regulation, Legal Personality, and Liability

2.1. Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence | Shaping Europe’s digital future

Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence | Shaping Europe’s digital future

2.2. Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence 2021 Review | Shaping Europe’s digital future

Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence 2021 Review | Shaping Europe’s digital future

2.3. Communication on Fostering a European approach to Artificial Intelligence | Shaping Europe’s digital future

Communication on Fostering a European approach to Artificial Intelligence | Shaping Europe’s digital future

2.4. European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, Statement on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (European Commission, 9 March 2018)

European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, Statement on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (European Commission, 9 March 2018)

2.5. European Parliament Resolution of 16 February 2017 with recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics (2015/2103(INL))

European Parliament Resolution of 16 February 2017 with recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics (2015/2103(INL))

2.6. Mirjana Stankovic, Ravi Gupta, Bertrand Rossert, Gordon Myers and Marco Nicoli, White Paper: Exploring Legal, Ethical and Policy Implications of Artificial Intelligence (Global Forum of Law, Justice and Development, World Bank, October 2017)

Mirjana Stankovic, Ravi Gupta, Bertrand Rossert, Gordon Myers and Marco Nicoli, White Paper: Exploring Legal, Ethical and Policy Implications of Artificial Intelligence (Global Forum of Law, Justice and Development, World Bank, October 2017)

2.7. Matthew Scherer, Regulating Artificial Intelligence Systems: Risks, Challenges, Competencies, and Strategies, 29(2) Harvard J. of L. & Tech. 354 (2016)

Matthew Scherer, Regulating Artificial Intelligence Systems: Risks, Challenges, Competencies, and Strategies, 29(2) Harvard J. of L. & Tech. 354 (2016)

2.8. Ryan Calo, Robotics and the Lessons of Cyberlaw, 103(3) California L. Rev. 513-63 (2015)

Ryan Calo, Robotics and the Lessons of Cyberlaw, 103(3) California L. Rev. 513-63 (2015)

2.9. Ryan Abbott, The Reasonable Robot: Artificial intelligence and the Law, Cambridge University Press (2020)

Ryan Abbott, The Reasonable Robot: Artificial intelligence and the Law, Cambridge University Press (2020)

2.10 1.1 - Automation and Liability 2.10 1.1 - Automation and Liability

2.10.1. European Parliament Resolution of 16 February 2017 with recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics (2015/2103(INL))

European Parliament Resolution of 16 February 2017 with recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics (2015/2103(INL))

2.10.2. Directive 85/374/EEC of 25 July 1985 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products

Directive 85/374/EEC of 25 July 1985 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products

2.10.3. Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety

Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety

2.10.4. Directive (EU) 2016/943 of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure

Directive (EU) 2016/943 of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure

2.10.5. David Vladeck, Machines without Principals: Liability Rules and Artificial Intelligence, 89(1) Washington L. Rev. 117-150 (2014)

David Vladeck, Machines without Principals: Liability Rules and Artificial Intelligence, 89(1) Washington L. Rev. 117-150 (2014)

2.10.6. Jacob Walpert, Carpooling Liability?: Applying Tort Law Principles to the Joint Emergence of Self-Driving Automobiles and Transportation Network Companies, 85(4) Fordham L. Rev 1863 (2017)

Jacob Walpert, Carpooling Liability?: Applying Tort Law Principles to the Joint Emergence of Self-Driving Automobiles and Transportation Network Companies, 85(4) Fordham L. Rev 1863 (2017)

2.11 1.2 - Automation and Right Management: Blockchain, NFTs and Smart Contracts 2.11 1.2 - Automation and Right Management: Blockchain, NFTs and Smart Contracts

2.11.1. USPTO, Public Views on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy, October 2020

USPTO, Public Views on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy, October 2020

2.11.2. Dev Gangjee, 'Eye, Robot: Artificial Intelligence and Trade Mark Registers' in N. Bruun, G. Dinwoodie, M. Levin & A. Ohly (ed), Transition and Coherence in IP Law (CUP 2020)

Dev Gangjee, 'Eye, Robot: Artificial Intelligence and Trade Mark Registers' in N. Bruun, G. Dinwoodie, M. Levin & A. Ohly (ed), Transition and Coherence in IP Law (CUP 2020)

2.11.3. Sonia Katyal and Aniket Kesari, ‘Trademark Search, Artificial Intelligence and the Role of the Private Sector’ (2021) 35(2) Berkeley Tech LJ 501

Sonia Katyal and Aniket Kesari, ‘Trademark Search, Artificial Intelligence and the Role of the Private Sector’ (2021) 35(2) Berkeley Tech LJ 501

2.11.4. Anke Moerland and Conrado Freitas, ‘Artificial Intelligence and Trade Mark Assessment’ in Hilty, Liu & Lee (eds.), Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property (OUP, 2020) 266

Anke Moerland and Conrado Freitas, ‘Artificial Intelligence and Trade Mark Assessment’ in Hilty, Liu & Lee (eds.), Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property (OUP, 2020) 266

2.11.5. Philip Leith, The rise and fall of the legal expert system, 30(3) Int'l Review of Law, Computers & Technology 107-114 (2016)

Philip Leith, The rise and fall of the legal expert system, 30(3) Int'l Review of Law, Computers & Technology 107-114 (2016)

2.11.6. Birgit Clark, Blockchain and IP Law: A Match Made in Crypto Heaven?, WIPO Magazie, February 2018

Birgit Clark, Blockchain and IP Law: A Match Made in Crypto Heaven?, WIPO Magazie, February 2018

2.11.7. Smart contracts and intellectual property: challenges and reality

Smart contracts and intellectual property: challenges and reality

2.11.8. Andres Guadamuz and Chris Marsden, Blockchains and Bitcoin: Regulatory Responses to Cryptocurrencies, 20(12) First Monday (2015)

Andres Guadamuz and Chris Marsden, Blockchains and Bitcoin: Regulatory Responses to Cryptocurrencies, 20(12) First Monday (2015)

2.11.9. Trent McConaghy, How Blockchains Could Transform Artificial Intelligence, Dataconomy, 21 December 2016

Trent McConaghy, How Blockchains Could Transform Artificial Intelligence, Dataconomy, 21 December 2016

2.11.10. Muse Blockchain

Muse Blockchain

2.11.11. Ujo: Empowering Music

Ujo: Empowering Music