Protecting Your IP in a Global Marketplace Thursday, November 20, 2008 6 to 8 pm; reception to follow University of Rhode Island University Club 95 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881 Get directions Cost This Forum is free and open to the public On-line registration for this event is now closed On-site registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
Today's companies face opportunities and risks when they venture abroad, and nowhere is this more true than in the area of intellectual property protection. Patents, trademarks and copyrights that are protected in the U.S. are not automatically protected in other countries, and laws governing IP protection vary by nation. So how can you start to understand your IP rights abroad? This Forum will provide an overview of patent, trademark and copyright protections in and outside of the U.S. and identify regions and concerns that are the most problematic for U.S. manufacturers. So whether you want to establish contacts, export your product, or license your business overseas, you'll have a better idea of what it takes to get and stay protected.
Host by: Meaghan Richmond, Lahive & Cockfield Moderated by: Roger Hood, Duffy Sweeney & Scott
Panelists John Capone Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property, GTECH
Albert Collinson, Ph.D. Chief Business Officer, Rib-X Pharmaceuticals
Richard Gamache Partner, Weingarten Schurgin Gagnebin & Lebovici
Stephen Lane Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Item Group
Mark Tetreault Partner, Barlow Josephs & Holmes
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