TLF OPEN STAFF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007
BANNAN 137
12-1pm

You're invited to attend an open staff meeting with our Tech LawForum editors to learn more about the topics of patent reform and internet policy as well as how you can publish or produce a podcast for TLF!

This meeting will feature a debate by Student Editors for Tech LawForum, Mark Smith and Ruben Rodrigues about current patent reform issues: first-to-file; post-grant review; willfulness; and best mode.

WHAT IS TLF?
Tech LawForum (TLF) is an online publication dedicated to the dialogue of critical legal issues affecting the high tech field. 

Sponsored by the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara Law School, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, TLF brings together experts in their field to discuss and debate the issues by edition and by topic.

TLF incorporates several types of programming: text, podcast, video podcast and blogs. New programming will continue to be published. Communities of experts can develop both online (blogs) and offline to continue the discussion generated by the published material.

The inaugural publication of TLF in October 2006 focuses on patent law and policy, particularly the Supreme Court’s interest in patents and Congressional efforts at patent reform. In February 2007, TLF adds a second topic: Internet Policy.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Can't make it this time? Come to the last open staff meeting on:
Wed. 5/23 Bannan 137

This will take place from 12-1pm. Lunch will be provided.

IP STUDENTS: WIN FAME & FORTUNE!!!
You've already done the work, so get recognized for it!

AIPLEF AWARDS
The school can nominate one student to compete for various national awards administered by the American Intellection Property Law Education Foundation, including the prestigious Jan Jancin Award with a cash prize of $5,000. The nominated student will need to prepare a more complete application after selection. Get more details at http://www.aiplef.org/scholarships/jan_jancin/. 

ABA-BNA EXCELLENCE IN IP AWARDS
The school can designate up to six students as winners of the ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law, administered by the American Bar Association's Section of Intellectual Property Law and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Winners typically get a free book and a certificate of recognition. Get more details at http://www.bnabooks.com/awards/ipawards.htm.

NATHAN BURKAN COMPETITION
This competition is open to any unpublished paper (less than 50 pages long) by a 2L, 3L or 4L on “any aspect of copyright law.” The school can select up to two winners to receive $600 and $250, respectively. These two papers also will be forwarded to a national competition. Before submitting your paper, please carefully review the rules at http://www.ascap.com/musicbiz/burkan/.

HOW TO APPLY
* To apply for the AIPLEF and ABA-BNA awards, submit your current resume and transcript to Prof. Eric Goldman (Bergin 206) by April 30^th.   

* To apply for the Nathan Burkan competition, submit your paper to Prof. Eric Goldman (Bergin 206) by April 30^th. As explained on the ASCAP website, the competition has very detailed rules about paper format and length. The paper you submit to Prof. Goldman must comply strictly with those rules.

If you have any questions about these competitions, please contact Professor Goldman at egoldman@gmail.com.

For those that were unable to attend the "High Tech Career Paths" lunch session on April 17th, please see Vicki Huebner's High Tech Career Presentation. You will find links to valuable resources to help you manage your career.

Interested in High Tech Law, but not quite sure what your options are beyond On-Campus Interviews and large law firms? Join LCS and the High Tech Law Institute as we discuss "alternative" career pathways in High Tech Law, including answers to the following questions:

1. What is High Tech Law?
2. Do I need a technical degree to practice High Tech Law?
3. Who employs high tech lawyers?
4. What should I do during law school to prepare for a high tech law career?
5. Who should I talk to for more information?

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007
BANNAN 127
12-1pm

*lunch will be provided*

Interested in High Tech Law, but not quite sure what your options are beyond On-Campus Interviews and large law firms? Join LCS and the High Tech Law Institute as we discuss "alternative" career pathways in High Tech Law, including answers to the following questions:

1. What is High Tech Law?
2. Do I need a technical degree to practice High Tech Law?
3. Who employs high tech lawyers?
4. What should I do during law school to prepare for a high tech law career?
5. Who should I talk to for more information?

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007
BANNAN 127
12-1pm

*lunch will be provided*

WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN A HIGH TECH MOOT COURT COMPETITION?
SCU competes in three high tech moot court competitions involving copyrights, patents, trademarks and unfair competition. Find out more and talk to previous competitors!

INFORMATION SESSION:
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Moot Court Room (Bergin 116)
12-1pm

Can't attend but want to participate? Contact the High Tech Law Institute at hightechlaw@scu.edu

NOTE: If you plan to participate in OCIs in the Fall, LCS is giving you three options for attending their mandatory pre-OCI meeting: 4/9 at 8:45pm in Bannan 135,  4/10 at 12pm in Bannan 127 or 4/11 at 12pm in Bannan 135. Our lunch session on Wednesday, 4/11 directly conflicts with this last session so please make arrangements to attend one of the other meetings if you plan to come to the moot court info session on Wed. at noon. Thank you!

WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN A HIGH TECH MOOT COURT COMPETITION?
SCU competes in three high tech moot court competitions involving copyrights, patents, trademarks and unfair competition. Find out more and talk to previous competitors!

INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Bannan 139
5:15-6pm

Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Moot Court Room (Bergin 116)
12-1pm

Can't attend but want to participate? Contact the High Tech Law Institute at hightechlaw@scu.edu

NOTE: If you plan to participate in OCIs in the Fall, LCS is giving you three options for attending their mandatory pre-OCI meeting: 4/9 at 8:45pm in Bannan 135,  4/10 at 12pm in Bannan 127 or 4/11 at 12pm in Bannan 135. Our lunch session on Wednesday, 4/11 directly conflicts with this last session so please make arrangements to attend one of the other meetings if you plan to come to the moot court info session on Wed. at noon. Thank you!