This sounds pretty interesting - if one wants to go, just RSVP. I'm mulling it over.
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Institute for Policy Innovation
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Dan DiDio
Senior Vice-President, Executive Editor - DC Comics
Dan DiDio of DC Comics joins the line-up for IPI’s Fourth Annual World Intellectual Property Day Forum,
“The Role of Intellectual Property in the Global Recovery”
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Previously Confirmed Speakers:
Michael Gallagher
President, Entertainment Software Association
Dr. Mark Esper
Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center
Program Discussion Panels:
The Role of IP in a Struggling Economy
Does Growing Protectionism Limit Access to Innovation?
Insider Forum: IP and the Future of Innovation
Make Plans Now To Attend:
Thursday, April 30, 2009
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
*Complimentary lunch will be served.
RSVP: Erin Humiston at (972) 874-5139 or erin@ipi.org
We have an updated agenda with more speakers and expecting a couple more dditions yet...
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“The Role of Intellectual Property in the Global Recovery”
IPI’s Fourth Annual World Intellectual Property Day Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Please join the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) on April 30 for this year’s fourth annual World Intellectual Property Day policy forum. Hear insight from IP insiders and creators, and hear firsthand how the economic slowdown affects IP and innovation. Learn from key players in the global trade arena how growing protectionism may impact access to innovation. And hear firsthand reaction to the Special 301 report on the day of its release.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Kira Alvarez
Chief IP Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
E. Andre Carter
Founder and President, Irimi, Inc.
Dan DiDio
Senior Vice-President, Executive Editor, DC Comics
Shaun Donnelly
Senior Director, International Business Policy, National Association of Manufacturers
Dr. Mark Esper
Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center
Michael Gallagher
President, Entertainment Software Association
William N. Hulsey III, Esq.
Principal, Hulsey Intellectual Property Lawyers, PC
Senior Research Fellow, IC2 Institute, University of Texas, Austin
Mark McKinnon
Chairman, Arts and Labs
Jonathan Zuck
President, Association for Competitive Technology
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, April 30, 2009
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
Complimentary lunch will be provided
RSVP: Erin Humiston at (972) 874.5139 or erin@ipi.org