Introduction To Intellectual Property Law

A seminar for entrepreneurs, artists, inventors and non-IP lawyers.

Thursday, April 19, 2012 • 8:30 am –2:45 pm

8:30 - 9:00am Breakfast & Registration

9:00 - 9:15am Introductory RemarksDean Linda L. Ammons, Associate Provost & Dean, Widener University School of Law

9:15 - 9:40am Protecting IP Through PatentsMs. Joan Kluger, Partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

9:40 - 10:05am Protecting IP Through Trade secretsMr. Eric Evain, Partner, Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

10:05 - 10:30am Protecting IP Through CopyrightsMr. Kevin Dobson, Senior Counsel, E.I. DuPont

10:30 - 10:55am Protecting IP Through TrademarksMr. Rakesh Mehta, Associate, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

10:55 - 11:10am Break

11:10 - 11:35am Creating A Business Identity (Branding)Ms. Angela Grayson, Senior Counsel, E.I. DuPont

11:35 - 12:00am Licensing, NDAs, and other IP-contractsMr. Kenneth Dorsney, Counsel, Morris James LLP

12:00 - 12:25pm Preventing Copying of Products and Services

Ms. Chyrrea Sebree, Corporate Counsel, E.I. DuPont

12:30 - 1:30pm LunchMr. John Calvert, Senior Advisor, Office of Innovation Development, United States Patent & Trademark Office

1:30 - 2:30pm Panel Discussion Raising CapitalHonorable Chipman Flowers, Jr., Esq. Delaware State Treasurer & The Flowers Counsel Group

Mr. Michael Rossi, Lending Relations Specialist, Small Business Administration

Mr. Jim Roszkowski, Board of Directors, First State InnovationModerators: Prof. Sonia Baldia, Widener University School of Law Ms. Angela Grayson, Senior Counsel, E.I. DuPont

2:30 - 2:45pm Closing RemarksMr. P. Michael Walker, V.P., Assistant General Counsel & Chief IP Counsel, E.I. DuPont

Commercializing IdeasIntroduction To Intellectual Property Law

Funding Ideas

Registration

Exclusively Sponsored by

Ruby R. Vale CourtroomWidener University School of LawWilmington, Delaware

Thursday, April 19, 2012 • 8:30 am - 2:45 pm

Join us for this invaluable IP law primer for entrepreneurs, artists, inventors and non-lawyers who represent clients who need intellectual property protection.

Protecting Ideas

Registration FeeSmall & Medium Sized Businesses (Free) Students (Free) Attorneys ($75)

5 CLE CREDITS AVAILABLE IN DE & PA

To register, please contact:Constance Sweeney at cmsweeney@widener.edu orcall 302-477-2177