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.
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Speakers(19)
Bruce Sewell
Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Apple Inc.
Bruce Sewell served as Apple's General Counsel, overseeing all legal matters, including intellectual property strategy.
Colleen V. Chien
Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law
Colleen V. Chien is a Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law, specializing in patent law and policy. She has been recognized as one of the 'Top 50 IP Thought Leaders in the World' and has served as a senior advisor on intellectual property to the White House.
David J. Kappos
Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office
David J. Kappos served as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at IBM.
Geoffrey Stewart
Partner at Jones Day
Geoffrey Stewart is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in complex litigation and intellectual property law.
Judge 1
Federal Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals
A judge serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Judge 2
Federal Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals
A judge serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Judge 3
Federal Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals
A judge serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Judge 4
Federal District Court Judge at U.S. District Court
A judge serving on the U.S. District Court, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Judge 5
Federal District Court Judge at U.S. District Court
A judge serving on the U.S. District Court, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Judge 6
Federal District Court Judge at U.S. District Court
A judge serving on the U.S. District Court, providing insights into the workings of the court and advice to lawyers.
Lateef Mtima
Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law
Lateef Mtima is a Professor of Law at Howard University School of Law and the founder and director of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice. His work focuses on the intersection of intellectual property law and social justice.
Martha Minow
Dean at Harvard Law School
Martha Minow served as the Dean of Harvard Law School from 2009 to 2017, focusing on issues of human rights and intellectual property law.
Paul Goldstein
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Paul Goldstein is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in intellectual property law. He is the author of influential treatises on U.S. and international copyright law, as well as several novels.
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.
Rebecca Tushnet
Frank Stanton Professor of First Amendment Law at Harvard Law School
Rebecca Tushnet is the Frank Stanton Professor of First Amendment Law at Harvard Law School. Her scholarship focuses on copyright, trademark, First Amendment, and false advertising, with notable work on fanfiction-related legal issues.
Steven Wilf
Professor of Law at University of Connecticut School of Law
Steven Wilf is a Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, focusing on intellectual property law and legal history. He has served as a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University.
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.
William G. Young
District Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Judge William G. Young has presided over numerous intellectual property cases in the District of Massachusetts, emphasizing the importance of clear legal advocacy.
William W. Fisher
WilmerHale Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Harvard Law School
Professor William W. Fisher is a leading scholar in intellectual property law and co-chair of the Harvard Law School Conference on Intellectual Property Law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 12, 2013
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States
- Harvard Law School
- Audience
- IP lawyers, business professionals, academicians, judges