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.

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