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Harvard Law School Conference on Intellectual Property Law

by Harvard Law School

The Harvard Law School Conference on Intellectual Property Law is a biennial event organized by Harvard Law School, bringing together intellectual property (IP) lawyers, business professionals, academicians, and judges to discuss recent developments in IP law. The conference aims to stimulate discussion through various mechanisms, including keynote speeches and case-study groups.

Key topics covered in the conference include current issues in intellectual property law, with sessions featuring insights from federal circuit and district court judges on the workings of their courts and advice to lawyers. The event also includes keynote speeches by prominent figures in the field, such as former senior advisors at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy.

Attendees have the opportunity to participate in case-study groups, providing a platform to examine and discuss current IP issues in depth. The conference also features a judges panel, offering unique perspectives from the judiciary on intellectual property matters.

This conference is ideal for IP lawyers, business professionals, academicians, and judges seeking to stay updated on recent developments in intellectual property law and to engage in meaningful discussions with peers and experts in the field.

Speakers(3)

Martha Minow

Dean at Harvard Law School

Martha Minow was the Dean of Harvard Law School, emphasizing the importance of innovation and intellectual property law in the U.S. economy.

Quentin Palfrey

Former Senior Advisor at White House Office of Science & Technology Policy

Quentin Palfrey served as a senior advisor at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, focusing on innovation and technology policy.

Timothy B. Dyk

Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Judge Timothy B. Dyk has been serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 2000, bringing extensive experience in intellectual property law.

Event Details

Date
April 12, 2013
Location
🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States
Harvard Law School
Audience
IP lawyers, business professionals, academicians, judges

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