Event Description
Deadline to Register: April 10, 2016
One of the reasons frequently cited
for the limited protection provided by copyright law for non-literal copying of
computer software is that innovative software can be protected under the
country’s patent laws. As the courts and the patent office struggle with the
Supreme Court’s 2014 Alice Corp.
decision on the boundaries of patent-ineligible
subject matter, it has become clear that many innovative software
products are now ineligible for protection under patent law. This one-hour
seminar will address the current scope of protection provided to software
products under both copyright law and patent law, and will attempt to address what is left of intellectual property
protection for computer software.
The Computer and Technology Section Council will meet at 11:30 a.m.
followed by lunch and the CLE at Noon.
Presenters:
Allen Oh: Allen focuses his practice
on patent procurement at Condo Roccia Koptiw LLP. He has helped clients secure
patent protection for a variety of technologies, such as wired and wireless
communications, networking, medical devices, computer hardware and software, and
automotive technologies. Allen’s practice also includes patent investigations,
including patentability, patent infringement, and patent clearance studies.
Dan Tysver: Dan is a partner at the Minneapolis patent law
firm of Beck Tysver Evans where he focuses primarily on the areas of computer
hardware and software, mobile devices, and consumer electronics. Dan is a
graduate of Carleton College and Harvard Law School, and has served as an
adjunct professor of law at the University of St. Thomas and the University of
Minnesota Law School. He is frequent lecturer on intellectual property issues,
and is the author of BitLaw, an award winning website providing legal
information on intellectual property.
Rob Kalinsky: Rob practices general intellectual property
law, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation support at Merchant &
Gould P.C. He helps clients of all sizes to strategically grow their patent
portfolios. He concentrates his patent prosecution practice in the electrical
and mechanical arts, including an emphasis in software and biomedical device
patents. He has particular experience in preparing and prosecuting software and
business method patents, and has helped many clients patent Internet-based and
financial innovations. Rob understands the unique issues surrounding these
technologies and helps his clients think strategically when seeking to protect
core business processes.
CLE
Credit:
1.0 Standard CLE Credit approved | Event Code: 218550
Cost:
Computer and Technology Section
(CTLS) Member: FREE
MSBA
Member
(but not member of CTLS): $15
Non-MSBA
Member: $35
Law Student: FREE
Join the Computer and Technology Law Section and attend the CLE for
FREE: $30
MSBA members who are not members
of the Computer & Technology Law Section can join the
section for $30 and attend this CLE for FREE. Click here
to add the section to your MSBA membership and then contact Tram Nguyen | 612.278.6316 to register
for this meeting at no charge.
Remote
Participation:
Participation by teleconferencing and webcasting
is available. Please indicate remote participation when registering.
Instructions will be sent via email one day prior
to the CLE.
Want more information about
the Computer
and Technology Law Section?
To register with a check, please mail in this registration form.
Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
Questions? Contact Tram Nguyen|
612-278-6316