IP law

EVENTS update:

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CAREER CONNECTIONS: COMPETITION & ANTITRUST IN AGRICULTURAL LAW [NOV. 1, 2023]

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law and the Food Law Student Network are co-hosting a webinar on career paths in the areas of competition and antitrust in agriculture. Come learn what it is like to work in this exciting area of food and agricultural law. Experts in the field will share about current cases, their career paths, and career opportunities in the area. Many job opportunities are available in this field in private practice, nonprofits, trade associations, and Federal government agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are involved in enforcing these laws. Join this one-hour webinar to learn more about career opportunities and make connections in this important area of law.

Looking for more information on this area of the law?  There are a number of federal antitrust and competition laws attorneys in this area focus on, including the Sherman Act (1890), The Federal Trade Commission Act (1914), the Clayton Act (1914), and the Packers and Stockyards Act (1921).

Where: Zoom

When: 6 P.M. CST

Registration: Available @ uark.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuyhpjwjH9MoVV2QCBOaFmAlcP37RKHN

WRITING COMPETITION update:

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RECORDING ACADEMY – ENTERTAINMENT LAW INITIATIVE WRITING CONTEST INFORMATION SESSION [OCT. 25, 2023]

Join the Recording Academy on Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. PT | 1 p.m. CT | 2 p.m. ET for a virtual information session about the Entertainment Law Initiative and ELI Writing Contest.

Attendees will hear from entertainment attorneys and ELI Executive Committee Chair Laurie Soriano, Executive Committee Member Stephanie Yu, as well as 2023 ELI Writing Contest winner Aron Lichtenstein and 2022 winner Sona Sulakian. The session will be moderated by Recording Academy’s Managing Director of Industry Leadership and Chapter Operations, Neil Crilly.

Eligibility: Students and legal educators alike are invited to learn more about the contest, rules, submission guidelines, and gain valuable insight on crafting a top tier paper submission.

Registration: grammy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IN5MuTraQRm9svLT5qboPA#/registration

ABOUT THE CONTEST

The Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest challenges law students to identify and research a pressing legal issue facing the music industry today and outline a proposed solution in a 3,000-word essay. One winner and two runners-up will be selected to receive up to $10,000 in tuition scholarships, tickets to GRAMMY Week events, and more. Visit recordingacademy.com/entertainment-law-initiative for official rules and more information.

EVENTS update:

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Y AHORA QUE: WHAT IS YOUR PLAN AFTER LAW SCHOOL? [OCT. 12, 2023 – RSVP BY OCT. 6!]

 

AIPLA ANNUAL MEETING [OCT. 19-21, 2023]

Join over 1,000 intellectual property practitioners for three-days of cutting-edge CLE, networking events, committee meetings, receptions, and more.

A wide range of IP-related topics will be covered, from the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence in research and development, trademarks and the First Amendment, Standard Essential Patents licensing, to the PTAB, Section 101, transformative fair use after the recent Warhol v. Goldsmith decision, and more.

Complete details & Registration: Available @ aipla.org/home/meetings-education/2023-annual-meeting

EMPLOYMENT update:

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19TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JOB FAIR (SIPJF) – VIRTUAL [DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MAY 8, 2023]

SIPJF undertakes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that students are gaining the best employment opportunities and employers are procuring the brightest future members of the IP community.

SIPJF DIVERSE CANDIDATE INTERVIEW COACHING

Diverse students interested in pre-interview coaching are invited to participate in SIPJF mentoring sessions hosted by the GIPA DEI Committee. Interested students will be paired with an IP professional for a 1-hour telephone/video call in advance of their SIPJF interview.

Students interested in mentoring should send an email by July 1. Sign-up emails should include a copy of the student’s resume and current contact information. Students may indicate if they identify with a particular group and would like to be paired with someone of a similar background.

If you have questions about SIPJF, please feel free to contact chair Sam Mullman.

Important dates:

  • April 10 – May 8: Student registration
  • May 9 – 26: Students bid on employers
  • May 30 – June 16: Employers review bids
  • June 19 – 30: Students accept / decline
  • July 13: Schedule posted
  • July 27: SIPJF

*The CP&P Office will be paying for your $30 registration fee, so be sure to select “0 Student (paid by school).”

Who: If it is the same as in past years, this event is geared primarily toward rising 2Ls, however, registration is open for all current students and recent graduates to be able to view the hiring details from this year’s registered employers

When: July 27, 2023

Complete details & Registration: Available @ gaipalliance.org/sipjf-southeastern-ip-job-fair

Contact: Jessica Ciminero will be serving as the CPP SIPJF liaison, so with any questions, please email jciminer@fiu.edu

 

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