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CHAPTER CHAIR Ian Saffer, Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, 1200 17th Steet, Suite 2700, Denver CO 80202 P: (303) 571-4000 | F: (303) 571-4321 | E: ilsaffer@townsend.com |
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PAST EVENTS Date: March 17, 2008 Title: Copyright and Technology: Legal, Political and Market Challenges – An Assessment from WIPO Location: Lexus Club at the Pepsi Center Description: Richard Owens, a Director at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will address international approaches to the copyright challenges posed by digital technology. Digital technologies are a two-edged sword for authors, publishers, and copyright holders generally. While they offer new possibilities to reach consumers with legitimate product offerings, they also enable infringement on a previously unheard-of scale. A mix of legal, political, and market challenges are being addressed. On the legal side, implementation of the 1996 WIPO treaties (WCT, WPPT) is proceeding, with the European Copyright Directive 2001 and the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as prototypes. Work is also underway in a number of countries and regions to ensure that the balance between the protection of rights and the public interest in access to information and knowledge is maintained. Mr. Owens will examine different forces at work on at both the political and market levels, in addition to offering a range of related insights. Flyer (PDF): Date: September 26, 2007 Title: "Little House on the Prarie Adds Extra Rooms (and Takes in Boarders)" Location: Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 Description: Noel Silverman, Esq. will discuss the issues and challenges raised by his representation of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Estate Flyer (PDF): 2007 0926 CSUSARM.pdf Date: March 27, 2007 Title: Legislative Developments and Other Changes at the Copyright Office Location: Equity Office Suites, 1200 17th Street, Suite 1150, Denver, CO 80202 Description: Ralph Oman, former Register of Copyrights, will discuss proposed changes to the Copyright Act, including provisions related to digital music licensing, anti-circumvention provisions, fashion design legislation, and "orphan" works. Ralph also will touch on other news in the Copyright Office, including the recent move to new space, and answer questions from the audience. Flyer (PDF): 2007-03-27 Legislative Developments and Other Changes at the Copyright Office.pdf Date: November 14, 2006 Title: Practical Aspects of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Location: Tabor Center, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 Description: Presented by Paul D. McGrady of Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Office - more information to come Flyer (PDF): |
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