Ben Siders

“Engaging.” “Hilarious.” “Insightful.” “No CGI. All practical effects.” “Snappy dresser.” These are just some of the things people will be saying after seeing my presentation at #GDC2026 this morning. 10:30, West Hall, Room 3002.

Speaking tomorrow at #GDC2026. Hit the QR code for time and place.

One of my favorite book series growing up. We talk about the implied warranty of good faith and fair dealing in a dispute over manuscript approvals for new Dragonlance novels.

This moment will last forever. What a beautiful way to say goodbye. Thank you Ozzy.

One of my favorite episodes, we get philosophical. S07E07 - Will AI Finally Kill Copyright? on.soundcloud.com/nnkHOpKUzy6WYA…

Checking out some local bands at a legendary venue.

It's true.

Famous images preceding disaster (TA 3019, colorized)

It’s on.

I had a great time talking AI with Dr. Tim Cordes and economist John Boland. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bal…

Great event today!

Please join us online next Friday, 9/27 for @ChicagoKentLaw's Supreme Court IP Review. Hear from IP experts @rtushnet @apublicgood @emptydoors @GraemeBD @design_law @BenjaminSiders Tyler Ochoa, Orly Ravid, @uspto & @CopyrightOffice attorneys and more! kentlaw.iit.edu/law/faculty-sc…

Programmer humor.

They let you play the guitars at the Rock and Roll HoF. So I did.

There goes the planet.

#aiplaAM23 7:11 pm - great conversation with TTAB and PTAB judges and our friends at the Trademark Office. TIL a “specimen farm” is not what it sounds like.

#aiplaAM23 2:03 pm - the chicken at lunch was good but our table never got coffee, and my plate had a weird orange stick on it that the guy next to called a “carrot.” Apparently some people eat them.

Day 2, 9:39 - hunting for SWAG and bagels