Intellectual Property Section

The IP Section focuses on educational programs and the exchange of information about new or proposed developments in the intellectual property field. This field embraces patent, copyright and trademark matters as well as antitrust, trade secrets and unfair competition issues. The Section holds monthly luncheon meetings on topics in the field, bringing in national speakers.

Upcoming Events:

January IP Section Luncheon

Strategic Intellectual Property Issues

for Emerging Technology Companies

January 20, 2008 - 11:30-1:00
CableLabs, Louisville, CO
1 CLE Credit

As the capital available to early stage companies becomes more scarce, the need to carefully craft IP investment strategies increases in importance. The IP Section of the Colorado Bar Association is pleased to bring together a special Panel to discuss the development of IP investment strategies in early stage companies, with a focus on how IP can add value in different technology sectors and at different stages in a company's life cycle. The goal is to provide insight, from those who invest in and purchase early stage companies, into the characteristics of IP (and Patents in particular) that consistently add value in both the short and longer term.

The event will be a moderated Panel including:

Richard Ogawa, IP Counsel for khosla ventures. Richard crafts the IP strategy for many of the key portfolio companies of khosla ventures, the revolutionary Valley VC firm providing venture assistance, strategic advice, and capital to entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on breakthrough scientific work in clean technology, along with traditional venture areas like the Internet, computing, mobile, and silicon technology.

Ian Blasch, Managing Director of the Ventures Group at Micron. Ian oversees all of the direct investing and passive investing activities of Micron. Ian holds responsibilities for defining investment strategy and integrating the activities of Micron Ventures into Micron’s business units. Ian was the CEO and founder of Tiqit Computer, the first company to integrate Windows XP into a handheld computer.

Bill Cadogan, Chairman of Mutual Capital Partners. Bill is the former CEO of ADC Telecom, taking it from a $200 million revenue business to over $3 billion during the course of his tenure as CEO. Bill has also sat on the boards of Siara (acquired by Redback for $4.3 billion), Optivision (ultimately ONI, IPO), Excel Switching (acquired by Lucent for $ 1 billion), Applied EPI (acquired by Veeco for $100 million), Pentair, Ceridian, and Banta (Fortune 500 companies).

Cost: $35 for IP Section Members, Silicon Flatirons Sponsors, RMVCA members, and members of the Boulder/Denver Technology Meetup Group, $45 for the General Public, and CU/DU law students are Free. Includes a catered lunch and parking. RSVP by calling (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 or by e-mailing lunches@cobar.org.

Cancellations and no-shows will be billed for the cost of the program. Checks can be sent to the Colorado Bar Association, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203. Also, please call or e-mail your RSVP when sending a check. Checks should be made payable to the CBA. If leaving a message, please spell your name, specify that you are attending the Intellectual Property Section January Luncheon, specify whether you would prefer a vegetarian selection, and leave your phone number.

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Moderator:

Jonathan Alter, NEWSWEEK Senior Editor & Columnist

Jonathan Alter is an award-winning columnist, television analyst and author. For nearly two decades, the Newsweek Senior Editor has written a widely acclaimed column that examines politics, media, and social and global issues. For more than a decade, he has worked as a contributing correspondent to NBC News.

The 2008 campaign marks the seventh election Alter has covered for Newsweek.

His 2006 book, "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope," was a national best-seller.

Jonathan Alter bio.

Intellectual Property Policy and the Presidential Election: A Discussion on its Future by Leading Policy Advisors to the Candidates

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008

11:00 A.M. - Networking and Appetizers
11:45 A.M. - Program and Lunch

The Westin Hotel
Augusta Room
Denver, CO

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Join the IP Section of the Colorado Bar Association and Silicon Flatirons on the last day of the Democratic National Convention as we bring together representatives from both the McCain and Obama presidential campaigns to speak about the respective campaigns' positions on IP and technology policy issues.

This will be the first time that either campaign has agreed to publicly discuss topics such as patent reform, piracy, counterfeiting and judicial appointments.

Representing the McCain campaign:

Ed Reines, Senior Partner at Weil Gotshal, president of the Federal Circuit Bar Association and a member of Senator McCain’s Justice Advisory Committee

Ray Gifford, Partner at Kamlet, Shepherd & Reichert

Representing the Obama campaign:

Arti Rai, Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law at Duke Law School

Christopher Sprigman, Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law

Cost: $75 for IP Section Members and Silicon Flatirons Sponsors, $20 for CU/DU Law Students, $95 for the General Public. Includes plated lunch and valet parking.

RSVP by calling (303) 860-1115 ext. 727 or by e-mailing lunches@cobar.org.

Cancellations and no-shows will be billed for the cost of the program. Checks can be sent to the Colorado Bar Association, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, Denver, CO 80203. Also, please call or e-mail your RSVP when sending a check. Checks should be made payable to the CBA. If leaving a message, please spell your name, specify that you are attending the Intellectual Property Section Topical Lunch, and include your name (and spelling), and phone number. This program is expected to sell out so please make your reservations early. Due to the expectancy for this program walk-ins will NOT be accepted.

Event Sponsors:

Sponsorship opportunities available.
Please direct questions, comments, and inquires to John Posthumus and Michael Drapkin.

2008/2009 CBA Section Chair: Clayton James
CBA Staff Liaison: Melissa Nicoletti, melissan@cobar.org

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