Arti Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law and Faculty Director, The Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law, is an internationally recognized expert in intellectual property (IP) law, innovation policy, administrative law, and health law.
Rai has been appointed to serve as a senior advisor in the Office of General Counsel in the U.S. Department of Commerce. In this role, Rai will be advising on a range of issues involving innovation and technological competitiveness. The Department of Commerce comprises bureaus including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the National Institute of Standards and Technologies, and the International Trade Administration.