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Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Brief - Spring 2024 Symposium on International Intellectual Property

March 1, 2024 | 10:00 - 3:00pm | Hybrid | Ceremonial Classroom

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AGENDA

10:05-11:05 am - Agricultural/Seed Patents  - moderated by Professor Charles Duan

  • Julie Dawson, University of Wisconsin
  • Andy Green, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Chris Holly, Cooley, LLP
  • Todd Martin, CEO, Independent Professional Seed Association
  • Josh Price, INARI

11:10-12:10 pm - Right to Research in International Copyright Law - Moderated by Professor Sean Flynn

  • Susan Allen, United States Patent & Trademark Office
  • Christophe Geiger, LUISS University
  • Vitor Ido, South Centre
  • Sanya Samtani, University of Witwatersrand, Mandela Institute

1:00-2:00 pm - Trade Secrets: International Industrial Espionage - Moderated by Professor Jonas Anderson, University of Utah

  • Jennifer Blank - United States Patent & Trademark Office
  • Kendra Ervin, Department of Justice
  • Margaret MacDonald, International Trade Commission
  • Jamie Underwood, Latham & Watkins

2:05-3:10 pm - Use of Geographic Indicators in International Trademark - Moderated by Professor Traci Siddiqui

  • Stephen Coates, Coates LLP
  • Scott Gerien, Dickenson, Peatman, & Fogarty Law
  • Nancy Omelko, United States Patent & Trademark Office