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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Series: Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

12:45 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.

Room 100

“Video Game Clones: Evolution or Theft”

The video game industry generates more annual revenue than music or film. Courts have long been a battleground for video game developers in copyright disputes about “cloning,” and will continue to be so as the industry grows. Michelle Ybarra and Eduardo Santacana of Keker Van Nest & Peters will discuss how copyright disputes over videogame clones have played out over the last few decades, from the days of Atari to the large and growing smartphone game segment, and where the law may be trending in the future.

Gregoire sandwiches will be available on a first come, first serve basis and for those staying for the entire presentation.

Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.

This event is open to current Berkeley Law students, Berkeley Law affiliates and BCLT law firm sponsors only.

BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Series: Neota Logic

Thursday, March 22, 2018

12:45 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.

Room 100

“The Coming Opportunities at the Intersection of AI and Law Practice”

Artificial intelligence is destined to have a major impact on the future careers of today’s law students. Fred Parnon, Co-Founder of Neota Logic, will discuss opportunities for innovative use of AI in private practice, at legal aid agencies, in government, and in corporate law departments. Parnon will provide examples of AI applications currently being developed on the Neota Logic platform, as well as other examples of AI in law practice. While the presentation will focus on the many exciting new opportunities to be made available by AI, the presentation will also touch on some of the potentially negative impacts of AI on the future practice of law.

Gregoire sandwiches will be available on a first come, first served basis and for those staying for the entire presentation.

Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.

This event is open to current Berkeley Law students, Berkeley Law affiliates and BCLT law firm sponsors only.

Clinical Program Information Session

Monday, April 9, 2018

12:45 P.M. - 2 P.M.

Room 105

The Clinical Program Faculty and Students -- Death Penalty Clinic, East Bay Community Law Center, Environmental Law Clinic, International Human Rights Law Clinic, Policy Advocacy Clinic, and the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic -- invite all Berkeley Law students to their information session on Monday, April 9 from 12:45 - 2:00 P.M. in 105 Boalt.

We will start with lunch at 12:45 P.M. followed by a short presentation on the clinical program and the application process for Fall 2018. Afterwards, each Clinic will have faculty and current students present to answer your questions about opportunities available.

Applications will soon be available at the clinical program website. The deadline to apply is Noon on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Copyright in Europe: Is the EU Doing a Better Job of Protecting Rights and Distributing Value Online?

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

12:55 P.M. - 1:55 P.M.

Room 110

As part of its vision of a Digital Single Market, the EU has set an ambitious goal: the development of “a fair, efficient and competitive European copyright-based economy” that provides “a fair return on investment for all stakeholders.” A wide set of legislative measures has been put forward and, in part, already enacted. These include new rights for those contributing to the value chain; broader participation in copyright levies; new monitoring obligations for ISPs; mandatory statutory permissions to use copyright in research and education; and banning of unjustified geo-blocking. Nils Rauer, a partner in the Frankfurt office of Hogan Lovells, will discuss whether these initiatives lead to a better protection of digital copyright and a robust online market.

Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) and Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ).

BTLJ 2018 Student Writing Competition

The Berkeley Technology Law Journal is soliciting entries for our annual student writing competition.

We accept submissions from law students on a wide variety of topics at the intersection of law and technology, including but not limited to: technology and the public interest, privacy, internet law, intellectual property, antitrust, First Amendment issues, entertainment and news media, telecommunications, biotechnology, and cybercrime. The first prize winner will receive $1,000 and be published in the Fall 2018 issue, if the Note meets the Journal’s publication standards. Additionally, the top Berkeley Law submission will receive a $250 prize. Additional prizes are available.

View here for submission rules and information. The submission deadline is March 28, 2018 by 5 P.M. PST. If you have questions, please email btljwritingcompetition@gmail.com or visit the website at www.btlj.org.

Summer Internship – Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic

The Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law is looking for an intern for Summer 2018. This is a PAID position. Interns will work with clinical faculty, staff, and clients on a variety of legal research projects related to on-going clinic work and will assist with various administrative tasks. Competitive candidates must have excellent legal research and writing skills, strong interest in privacy, speech, or intellectual property policy, and demonstrated commitment to public interest work.

This position is open to rising 2Ls and 3Ls at Berkeley Law. Start/end date negotiable; work 100% on-site. Please submit a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the Samuelson Clinic’s work, and a 3–5-page legal writing sample to rwalker@clinical.law.berkeley.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received.

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Competions and Awards

Visit the AIPLA website for more information on the following law student competitions and awards in 2018:

Robert C. Watson Writing Competitions ($2000.00 award)
Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Moot Court Competion ($2000.00 1st/$1000.00 2nd place awards)
Jan Jancin Award ($5000.00 award)
Sydney B. Williams, Jr. IP Law Students Scholarship ($10,000.00 per year for 3 years)

1L/2L - Summer Internship at Blue Origin

Blue Origin interns participate in legal projects related to the design, development and operations of engines, rockets, payloads, and human spaceflight. Interns work directly with our Legal team

and engineers on projects related to commercial and government contracts, regulatory and government affairs, intellectual property, and sales and marketing. Students gain real-life experience that allows them to apply classroom learning to real business challenges.

To apply and and view more information, please apply through your B-Line account. Job ID: 25751.

1L Judicial Clerkship Summer Job - Judge Kathleen O'Malley (Federal Circuit; Washington, DC)

Judge O'Malley is interested in receiving applications for a summer judicial externship position in her chambers. Interested candidates should apply as soon as they receive their 1L Fall grades.

Applications should be sent in ONE PDF document to Allison A. Schmitt, Law Clerk to the Honorable Kathleen M. O’Malley at schmitta@cafc.uscourts.gov. The application should contain a cover letter, resume, writing sample, undergraduate transcript and law school transcript).

The Federal Circuit is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeals. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, veterans' benefits, and public safety officers' benefits claims.

White and Case 1L Intellectual Property Fellowship

(Please note: 1Ls, per NALP guidelines, please do not apply until December 1)

White & Case is again seeking to hire first-year law students for our 2018 Summer Program. The Silicon Valley office is hiring for our 1L Intellectual Property Fellowship, a program dedicated to hiring law students with STEM background and interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property.

In addition, our New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Miami offices are looking for diverse law students through our 1L Diversity Fellowship. If you are interested in applying for this fellowship program on December 1 for a particular office location, please contact the recruiters directly for more information.

Benson Lee, Silicon Valley, benson.lee@whitecase.com

Nina Delas Alas, Los Angeles, nina.delasalas@whitecase.com

Maria Elena Camps, Miami, mcamps@whitecase.com

Kasey M. Stein, New York, recruit@whitecase.com

Susanne L. Chapman, Washington, DC, schapman@white.com

Free Membership in Caifornia Bar Sections

Did you know that, even before you pass the bar, even as a 1L, you can join the IP Section of the California State Bar for free. This allows you to stay abreast of programs, legal developments in the field, and networking events: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/sections/sections-join-form.pdf