Join us on Tuesday, January 25th, at 6:00pm, as the Georgia Tech Computing Alumni Organization, along with the MBA Jackets and GT Bar Association, brings you a panel of local experts to talk about the latest developments in area of Technology and Law, with a focus on Intellectual Property.

Do you have an idea for a specific topic, or a question?  Submit your questions and ideas to be added for discussion to contact-us@gtcao.org.

Participants

• Dr. Zvi Galil - Hear the latest developments and opening remarks by the dean of College of Computing.
• Joseph Bankoff - President & CEO of Woodruff Arts Center.  Previously, a Sr. Partner w/ King & Spalding. Vice-Chair of GT College of Computing Advisory Board.
• Paul Arne - Partner at Morris Manning and Martin law firm.
• William Needle - Partner at Ballard Spahr law firm.
• And ... a few other local experts pending confirmation.

When: Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm 

Place: Georgia Tech Alumni House (interactive map)

190 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30313

Free parking in adjacent parking deck.

Price

• Option 1:  FREE, but RSVP at Eventbrite will be greatly appreciated
• Option 2:  $10 contribution with a chance to win ~$100 gift basket

Agenda

• 6:00 - 6:40pm   Networking
• 6:40-7:00pm     Welcome and opening remarks from Dr. Zvi Galil
• 7:00-8:15pm     Panel discussion with open Q&A towards the end

Tentative list of topics to be discussed:

• Software Patents?  Good, bad, evil?
• What is Intellectual Property?  What is NOT Intellectual Property?
• Open Source