"Solutions to the Software Patent Problem", November 16, 2012, 8:45 to 5:30, Locatelli Center, Santa Clara University
Normally, an academic-oriented conference would debate the merits of software patents. This conference is different. Rather than having another debate, this conference will use a premise–that software patents are a problem–as a springboard for discussing ways to address those problems. In rapid succession, patent experts at the conference will present innovative proposals (ranging from abolishing software patents to company/industry self-help), debate their relative merits, and discuss how they might be implemented. To extend the discussion, many of the speakers and other interested experts will publish short essays in Wired.com describing their proposed solution and advocating for its adoption. We hope conference attendees and Wired.com readers will embrace the best proposals and catalyze real action towards solving the software patent problem.
CLE: This event will qualify for 6 hours of CLE. Santa Clara Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.
UPDATE: Wired has begun running its special series of expert opinions – representing perspectives from academia to corporations to other organizations – proposing specific solutions to the patent problem. Some will be presented and debated at the Solutions to the Software Patent Problem conference hosted by the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University on November 16. Help move reform efforts forward by reading these articles and sharing your comments, since these proposals will help advocates and policy makers decide what to do about software patents. Richard Stallman and Stanford Law’s Mark Lemley’s articles are now available.
To Register, please visit: https://alumnidirectory.scu.edu/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=897 Prices increase on Nov. 2nd.