Sixth Annual Symposium
The Economics of Intellectual Property and Technology

Friday, March 4, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Check in begins at 8:30 a.m.

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Northwestern University School of Law, 375 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

The Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Sixth Annual Symposium is a full-day conference for students, practitioners, and academics to discuss current IP and technology law topics. This event is free and open to the public. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Special Thank you to our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Academic Sponsor: Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth

Student Organization Co-Sponsor: Intellectual Property Law Society

Keynote Speaker: Michael Fricklas, General Counsel of Viacom

Print Program here.

Panels:

• Economics of Biotechnology: The Human Gene Patenting Debate
• Economics of Licensing and Intellectual Property Capitalization
• Economics of Telecommunication: The Impact of The Broadband Plan on Competition

IP & Technology Conversation:

This session will focus on some themes from Professor John McGinnis's forthcoming book, Accelerating Democracy. Professor McGinnis will discuss his research and lead a discussion with Professor Robert Bennett and Professor Ilya Somin.