Microsoft Research Fellow Position

The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) is accepting applications to fill the Microsoft Research Fellow position at Boalt Hall.  This research fellow will undertake research on intellectual property and other high technology issues under the supervision of BCLT faculty. Applications should be submitted by February 15, 2012, with a Fall 2012 start date (exact date is flexible). 

For more information on the position and the application materials, visit http://www.law.berkeley.edu/1510.htm

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Israel Through the High-Tech Lens

February 1-2, 2012
Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law

The two-day interdisciplinary conference will bring together business leaders, scholars and policy makers from Israel and from the US to discuss business, legal, economic and social aspects of the Israeli High-Tech world. The conference will have over 35 speakers and 10 diverse sessions addressing a range of topics including: models of tech-sector investment, green-tech trends, legal challenges to US-Israel business collaboration, global corporations' involvement in Israel, labor-market diversity, cross-border collaboration in the Middle East and high-tech entrepreneurship.

Visit the conference page for more information. 

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Music Business Seminar 2012: Recession Proof

February 4, 2012
Berkeley Law

Join music industry professionals, artists and entertainment attorneys to discuss the music industry in the current economic climate. Take advantage of numerous networking opportunities while enjoying live music performances by local artists.

Visit the conference page for more information. 

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Orphan Works & Mass Digitization: Obstacles & Opportunities

April 12-13, 2012
Claremont Resort & Spa

Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology; the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic; the Berkeley Technology Law Journal; and Berkeley Law.

This Symposium will offer a fresh look at orphan works and mass digitization by examining the existing obstacles, including legal and practical concerns of both owners and potential users, and opportunities to enable greater access and new uses for these works.

Conference resources and registration information are available at the conference page.