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IP Symposium to Consider Pandemic and Inequity Issues Relating to Intellectual Property Law
03/08/2021
The program is set for the April 9 symposium hosted by the IU McKinney Center for Intellectual Property Law and Innovation. “Intellectual Property and Identity in Post Pandemic” will take place in a virtual format from 9 a.m. until Noon (EDT).
“The COVID-19 pandemic and inequity issues impact and shape our understanding about Intellectual Property law and practice,” said Professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen, Gerald L. Bepko Chair in Law and Director of the Center for Intellectual Property and Innovation. “The IP Symposium provides a forum for us to bring together leaders, practitioners and academics to engage in meaningful conversations about these topics.”
In the photo, Professor Nguyen, front row in the center, is with students who are members of the Intellectual Property Student Association.
After opening remarks from IU McKinney Dean Karen Bravo and Professor Nguyen, the first panel discussion will consider the topic “Patent Issues, Litigation, and Policy in Post Pandemic.” Discussants will be Sanders N. Hillis of Brinks Gilson & Lione; Troy J. Cole of Ice Miller; and R. Trevor Carter, ’95, of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath. Moderator for this talk will be Pervin R Taleyarkhan, ’13, Patents Associate Legal Counsel at Whirlpool Corporation and Director of the USPTO Clinic at IU McKinney.
The next panel will talk about the theme: “Trademarks, Rights, and Identities.” Taking part in this discussion will be Willajean McLean, Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, who will present “Trademark, Cultural and Corporate Identities;’” Janewa Osei-Tutu, Associate Professor of Law at Florida International University School of Law, who will discuss “The Right of Publicity & Cultural/Commercial Identity Conundrum;” and Dr. John R. Rudolph, Assistant General Counsel & Trademark Attorney at Eli Lilly and Company. Professor Nguyen will moderate this discussion.
The program’s keynote speaker will be Sharon R. Barner, Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Cummins Inc. Her topic will be “Intellectual Property in Post Pandemic.” She will be introduced by Angela B. Freeman, ’12, an Intellectual Property partner at Barnes & Thornburg.
Professor Nguyen will offer closing remarks. A total of 2.7 hours of distance education hours are available during this free event. Visit the IU McKinney website to learn more and register.
