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| News From the Innovation Law Center Innovation Law Center 
Innovation Law Center The ILC is the designated NYS Science & Technology Law Center. It is funded by the Empire State Development Corp. to provide information and research on legal issues relevant to the technology commercialization process. Research is available to early-stage companies, research centers, economic development agencies, technology transfer offices and researchers throughout New York State. Research on the intellectual property, competitive and market landscapes relevant to a new technology are completed by law and business students under supervision of faculty. If you are interested in having the ILC complete research, please submit a request here. | | | | | |
| IP / Regulatory Law Watch Meta Wins Key Copyright Case Over AI Training on Authors’ Books A federal judge has ruled in favor of Meta in a closely watched copyright lawsuit, concluding that the company did not break the law by training its AI models on books by 13 authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. The court found insufficient evidence of financial harm, emphasizing that fair use requires showing market impact. While the decision is a win for Meta, the judge clarified that using copyrighted works without permission can be illegal, leaving the door open for future litigation on similar claims. Click here to learn more about the case. | | | | | |
| Around NY State 
New $20M Semiconductor Research Facility to Advance Silicon Carbide Innovation at Stony Brook University Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $20 million public-private partnership between Stony Brook University and semiconductor leader onsemi to establish a state-of-the-art research facility focused on silicon carbide chip development. The new center, supported by $8 million from onsemi, $10 million from Stony Brook, and $2 million from Empire State Development, will accelerate breakthroughs in energy-efficient semiconductors while training New York’s future high-tech workforce. This initiative reinforces New York’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation. Click here to learn more. | | | | | |
| Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Innovation Summit - What: The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem, and showcase promising early-stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
- When: October 29-30, 2025
- Where: Rochester, NY
SAVE THE DATE: LifeScienceNY Together ’25 - What: Dinner and awards ceremony honoring bio/med leaders and innovators will take place on November 12th, followed by a day of in-depth industry discussions and plenty of networking opportunities. For more info.
- When: November 12th-13th
- Where: Marriott Syracuse Downtown
Do you have an event or schedule you would like to advertise? Contact Karen Scullion at nysstlc@syr.edu to share it in our next monthly newsletter. | | | | | |
| Funding Opportunities From early-stage non-dilutive funding to tax benefits and investment funds, NYS has a number of funding resources for inventors and entrepreneurs. Check out the links below for more information: - USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program
- The USPTO has a directory for participating law schools throughout the U.S.
- VLA Patent Pro Bono Program
- Volunteer Lawyers of the Arts helps inventors in the NYC area with drafting patent applications.
- Empire State Development
- ESD offers several resources, including: Start-UP NY, the Innovate NY Fund, NY Ventures, and the Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
- FuzeHub
- This company points to a collection of resources for manufacturing and technology start-ups.
- 43North
- 43North annually invests in startup companies located in Buffalo, NY.
- Pursuit Lending
- Pursuit provides loans and information for small business owners in NY.
- America’s Seed Fund
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests in early-stage projects with this fund.
- NYS Investment Entities, Including:
Questions or Suggestions: Contact Innovation Review Editor Patrick Cramer at nysstlc@syr.edu | | | | | |
