Events

The Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society presents the Tenth Annual "Hot Topics in Intellectual Property" Symposium. This year's topics are "The Future of Gene and Biotechnology Patents" in the morning session and "The Implications of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement" in the afternoon. Morning keynote addresses will be given by Prof. Margo Bagley of UVA School of Law and Dr. Hans Sauer of the Biotechnology Industry Organization. The afternoon keynote will be given by Dr. Michael Geist of the University of Ottawa. Panel discussions with speakers from scientific, law, and public policy institutions nationwide will follow. Registration is open at http://www.dukeipcs.org. Duke students and faculty are free. Lunch is provided for registered guests, with a reception following the event. For more information, contact Ryan O'Quinn at ryan.oquinn@duke.edu.