Greetings from the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), BCLT is looking for a student administrative assistant to provide clerical and operational support to BCLT staff -- see posting below. Please apply by Monday, October 6. We audio recorded last week’s presentation: Merges and Barr on Patent Law, Baseball and Life. Please email bclt@law.berkeley.edu if you missed the presentation and would like to listen to the audio. This week for the BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series we will feature Kirkland & Ellis LLP on Thursday. There is no lunch on Tuesday. Read below for more information. |
Intellectual Property Scholarship Seminar (Law 275.7): Tuesday, September 30 All students are invited to join the presentations whether they are registered for the class or not. For those not registered, RSVPs and questions should be directed to Professor Peter S. Menell at pmenell@law.berkeley.edu and Professor Molly S. Van Houweling at msvh@law.berkeley.edu. |
BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Cross Examining Experts for Patent Trials Thursday, October 2 Expert testimony can play a critical role in the outcome of a trial. Partners Michael De Vries '00, P.C. and Adam Alper, P.C., and Associate Brandon Brown '09 from Kirkland & Ellis LLP will present strategies and their own real-world examples of how to effectively cross-examine an expert witness at a patent trial. We ask that you please be considerate to our guest speakers by staying for their entire presentation. Registration is not required; however, you must sign in upon receiving your lunch. |
The Data Opportunity: Rethinking Privacy to Spur Innovation (Webcast) Wednesday, October 8 Join Intel and other industry leaders for a thought-provoking webcast that will delve into one of today’s most important challenges: how to address data privacy without limiting innovation. The webcast will feature a dynamic mix of speakers and presentations from industry leaders in technology, healthcare, education and smart cities, to discuss how we can tap the true potential of big data while safeguarding privacy, including Walter Isaacson, renowned author of Steve Jobs (2011) and the upcoming book The Innovators (2014). |
Securing Cyberspace: A National Priority (UC Berkeley School of Information) Wednesday, October 8 Featuring: Dr. Frederick R. Chang, Director of the Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security, the Bobby B. Lyle Endowed Centennial Distinguished Chair in Cyber Security, and professor at SMU. Critical information systems remain vulnerable to attack by a wide range of potential adversaries. Unfortunately, the risks are real and the problem continues to worsen in scope. This talk will describe the current and evolving nature of the threat and will highlight dangers in cyberspace today. The talk will discuss some important considerations at the federal level, as today’s cyber security problem has become an issue of national security and of economic security. The talk will address the interdisciplinary nature of the problem and will discuss a number of critical technical, social, policy and privacy issues associated with the challenge of cyber security. |
Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic Presents:
Astra Taylor, The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age Tuesday, October 14 Is the Internet a democratizing force? In her new book, Astra Taylor details the countercultural rhetoric and posturing of the technology world and contrasts it with the challenges facing artists today. Astra Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (Zizek! and Examined Life), activist, and member of Neutral Milk Hotel. Her new book, The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age raises important questions about our new media landscape. |
US-China IP Conference Friday, November 7 The 3rd US-China IP Conference will bring together senior policymakers, academics and international practitioners from China and the U.S. to discuss five important topics: (1) Revisions to the US and Chinese Copyright Law; (2) IP issues related to the entertainment industry; (3) Role of specialized IP courts; (4) Updates on patent and trade secrets legislation and protection; and (5) Challenges and strategies in cross-border IP enforcement. The conference is an annual event co-hosted by Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Berkeley Center for Law and Technology and China Renmin University IP Academy. 4.0 hours of MCLE available. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles is a State Bar MCLE-approved provider. BCLT has a few complimentary admissions to this event. If you would like to attend this event at no charge (handling your own travel costs to Los Angeles), please email Louise Lee at llee@law.berkeley.edu. |
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BCLT Administrative Assistant (work study, if applicable) BCLT seeks a student administrative assistant to provide clerical and operational support to BCLT staff. The administrative assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily and periodic duties as governed by the Center’s needs and assigned by the Associate Director or other designee. Examples of such duties are: providing general office support, updating and printing BCLT promotional materials (such as name tags, flyers, event programs and other marketing pieces), and updating the BCLT website as directed. Requirements: Good interpersonal skills and comfort in receiving close supervision, as well as in working independently. Computer proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access). Database, InDesign, Photoshop, and other Adobe products required. Salesforce DB, Adobe Illustrator, and Dreamweaver a plus. Superior organizational, written (spelling, grammar, syntax), and oral communication skills (clarity, logic). Very strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, show initiative, persevere until tasks are thoroughly completed, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to commit to a regular, part-time work schedule, maximum of 20 hours per week and no fee remission. |
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