Shyam Balganesh

Shyam Balganesh is the Sol Goldman Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on the intersection of intellectual property and innovation policy. His scholarship emphasizes how concepts from various areas of private law can enhance our understanding of copyright and its implications. Dr. Balganesh's recent work explores coauthorship through the lens of shared intentionality, arguing that copyright law recognizes the collaborative process as a significant motivator for creativity, despite its market-oriented foundations.Dr. Balganesh is also developing a book that delves into the origins and uniqueness of Indian private law, further enriching his diverse legal expertise. His academic contributions have been featured in leading law journals, including the Harvard Law Review and Columbia Law Review, and he has served as an Articles & Essays Editor for the Yale Law Journal. His notable publications include "Copyright Infringement Markets" and "The Obligatory Structure of Copyright Law: Unbundling the Wrong of Copying."