He teaches Torts, Copyright, and a course on Law and Food. His research interests include intellectual property law, behavioral law and economics, law and psychology, and legal history. Professor Buccafusco has written on the role of intellectual property in the food industry, focusing especially on the copyrightability of recipes. His recent work focuses on valuing creativity and innovation and on the application of happiness research to the law. His research has been supported by grants from Google, the Olin Foundation, and the Batten Foundation. His published articles have appeared in the Columbia Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review (twice), California Law Review, Cornell Law Review (twice), and Georgetown Law Journal.