Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University College of Law

04/09/2026

This is what impact looks like! Opening doors, removing barriers, and setting our students up to succeed from day one.

What does it look like to graduate law school already credentialed as a patent agent?

For Carl Graziadei L'26 and Madison McCarthy L'26, it means walking into full-time associate positions at Bond, Schoeneck & King before they've even crossed the stage.

Both students passed the USPTO patent bar exam during law school through Syracuse Law's Innovation Law Center (ILC). Thanks to a generous gift from Rodney Ryan L'97, the ILC is formalizing that path into an official patent law program launching summer 2026.

The program will prepare eligible students with STEM backgrounds to sit for the patent bar before graduation, and reimburse them for prep and exam costs.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vj6PPX

12/04/2025

So inspiring to see Syracuse Law students making the most of these amazing opportunities! Congrats to Jill, and huge shoutout to Riley Christian L’16 for opening doors for the next generation.

07/24/2024

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Syracuse Law New Student Welcome Social 🍊⚖️

Join us to celebrate our incoming students as we welcome them to the Syracuse Law community! Enjoy great food, reconnect with old friends, and share your experiences with the next generation of legal professionals. We can’t wait to see you there!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 5 – 7 p.m. ET
Dineen Hall
950 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244
Complimentary parking is available in the Raynor Lot, located directly behind Dineen Hall.



Register today! https://bit.ly/3zBXEC2

02/27/2024

Do you have an idea for a medical device and would like to take it to the next level? Consider the Central New York Biotech Accelerator at Upstate Medical University Medical Device Innovation Challenge! Apply at:

02/22/2024

College of Law’s Dineen Hall Ranked #18 Best Law Building by preLaw Magazine!

Check out our tour of Dineen Hall, home of the Syracuse University College of Law!

02/09/2024

Now through March 31 CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University is accepting applications for this year’s CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge.

Our partners at the CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University are accepting applications for this year’s CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge, now through March 31. It is a 6-month intensive mentorship, network expansion and resource rich program for early-stage innovators. This highly competitive program accepts 5-6 teams each year to participate. The MDIC serves as a complement and a pipeline to other incubation/acceleration programs in our region’s innovation ecosystem. See the poster below and find out more information here: https://hubs.la/Q02gQ6GY0

02/09/2024

The World’s Largest Business Accelerator for Uncrewed Systems is Accepting Applications through May 15 GENIUS NY is Supported by “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that GENIUS NY ....

02/09/2024

Our very own Kallen Sullivan presenting at the Introduction to Intellectual Property workshop at Syracuse University. Kallen discussed the four most common forms of intellectual property protection. Check out upcoming workshops: https://calendar.syracuse.edu/events/2024-jan-31/introduction-to-intellectual-property-110627/

02/08/2024

College of Law’s Innovation Law Center to Host “Venture to Victory: Pioneer Perspectives in Tech, Venture, and Private Equity” Symposium
Syracuse University College of Law’s Innovation Law Center (ILC) is hosting the “Venture to Victory: Pioneer Perspectives in Tech, Venture, and Private Equity” Symposium on Tuesday, February 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom.
The symposium will feature a panel of successful entrepreneurs, financial investors, and legal experts in a discussion on the challenges that high-growth, privately held tech companies face as they take on private equity, venture capital, or other forms of funding. Panelists will cover investment deals they have completed, trends in financing, and their career paths in the technology commercialization space.
Those interested in the legal, financial, business, and entrepreneurial aspects of high-growth companies are encouraged to attend.
Brian Gerling L’99, Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the ILC, will moderate the discussion.
The event will be streamed live via the ILC website and a recording will be made available for those who cannot attend.
The symposium is co-sponsored by the New York State Science & Technology Law Center, the College of Law’s Corporate Law Society and Intellectual Property Law Society, and the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries.
https://law.syracuse.edu/.../college-of-laws-innovation.../

01/25/2024

College of Law’s Innovation Law Center to Host “Venture to Victory: Pioneer Perspectives in Tech, Venture, and Private Equity” Symposium

Syracuse University College of Law’s Innovation Law Center (ILC) is hosting the “Venture to Victory: Pioneer Perspectives in Tech, Venture, and Private Equity” Symposium on Tuesday, February 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom.

The symposium will feature a panel of successful entrepreneurs, financial investors, and legal experts in a discussion on the challenges that high-growth, privately held tech companies face as they take on private equity, venture capital, or other forms of funding. Panelists will cover investment deals they have completed, trends in financing, and their career paths in the technology commercialization space.

Those interested in the legal, financial, business, and entrepreneurial aspects of high-growth companies are encouraged to attend.

Brian Gerling L’99, Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the ILC, will moderate the discussion.

The event will be streamed live via the ILC website and a recording will be made available for those who cannot attend.

The symposium is co-sponsored by the New York State Science & Technology Law Center, the College of Law’s Corporate Law Society and Intellectual Property Law Society, and the Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries.
https://law.syracuse.edu/news/college-of-laws-innovation-law-center-to-host-venture-to-victory-pioneer-perspectives-in-tech-venture-and-private-equity-symposium/

01/18/2024

If you're interested in the legal, financial, business, and entrepreneurial aspects of high-growth companies, then this complimentary event is for you.

https://emailgen.syr.edu/venturetovictory/?html_preview=1 # # #

The symposium will feature a panel of successful entrepreneurs, financial investors, and legal experts in a discussion on the challenges that high-growth, privately held tech companies face as they take on private equity, venture capital, or other forms of funding. Panelists will cover investment de...