(For this past program, we offer two options for purchase: a Homestudy (DVD and written materials) or written materials alone.)
Attorneys and business executives involved with software development projects
One of the most fascinating aspects of intellectual property law today is the intersection between property rights and open development models. In the software industry, companies have shifted from denial to recognition to adoption of open source software with breathtaking speed.
Lawyers practicing in this area should understand how business leaders and lawyers at the forefront of this adoption cycle have brought us to where we are today, what they are currently grappling with, and the challenges and opportunities they see ahead. Striking a proper balance between the maintenance of traditional intellectual property interests, including patents, and participation in a community of shared interests, requires a thorough understanding of why open source has become such a compelling force and how it contributes to the financial success of start-ups and the industry's most traditional players.
In addition to in-depth coverage of these topics, this seminar will provide an opportunity to share experiences and learn from others who have successfully implemented policies and procedures addressing the development, use, and distribution of open source software, as we all, collectively, formulate and converge on best practices
~ Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq. and Ira V. Heffan, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
A discussion of the goals for the day and review of recent events
Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP / Boston, MA
Ira V. Heffan, Esq., General Counsel, Program Co-Chair
TopCoder, Inc. / Glastonbury, CT
Why open source companies are different: Their advantages to other models; overview of open source business models; how licenses can support those models
Larry Augustin, Ph.D., Managing Director
Augustin Ventures / Los Altos, CA
How the Open Invention Network operates as a collaborative enterprise to enable innovation in the Linux ecosystem by acquiring and licensing patents and influencing behaviors and policy
Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP / Boston, MA
Lessons learned from recent patent litigation and settlements affecting open source projects
Robert Tiller, Esq., Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
Red Hat, Inc. / Raleigh, NC
Questions that have been raised since the release of version 3 of the GNU GPL and how those questions have been answered thus far
Richard Fontana, Esq., Open Source Licensing and Patent Counsel
Red Hat, Inc. / Westford, MA
What acquirors address regarding a target company's open source prior to an acquisition, and what happens with open source after closing the acquisition?
Jason A. Duva, Esq., Director, Intellectual Property
Avid Technology, Inc. / Tewksbury, MA
Considerations when developing open source policies
Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP / Boston, MA
Processes for managing open source to ensure license compliance and maximize commercial value
Kat McCabe, Esq., General Counsel
Optaros, Inc. / Boston, MA
The development of a collaborative platform for best practices and compliance programs
Phil Robb, Section Manager
Hewlett Packard Company / Fort Collins, CO
Managing the use of Open Source in commercial products from a practical standpoint
David McAllister, Director of Standards and Open Source
Adobe Systems Incorporated / San Jose, CA
Collaboration facilitated by open source licenses provides an efficient way to develop non-differentiated technologies; understandng when giveaway exuberance can be rational (or not)
Scott K. Peterson, Esq., Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property
Hewlett Packard Company / Andover, MA
What is expected to be finalized this year? What may be happening over the next year, the next decade?
Karen F. Copenhaver, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP / Boston, MA
Ira V. Heffan, Esq., Program Co-Chair
TopCoder, Inc. / Glastonbury, CT
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There is a $25 cancellation fee for Course Materials orders and $50 for Homestudy orders
This program qualifies for 7 CT, NH & VT CLE and 8.4 RI CLE credits. Upon request, we will apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits.
Our complete Homestudy Course, consisting of a DVD recording and the written course materials, is available for $905. The written course materials alone are available for $100. We will ship your Homestudy order via UPS ground within two weeks after the seminar or the date we receive payment (whichever is later).
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Karen F. Copenhaver, Program Co-Chair, partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, focuses on technology transfer and licensing of intellectual property, particularly in the areas of software licensing and open source business models. She is listed in Chambers USA, Legal 500 and as a Super Lawyer.
Ira V. Heffan, Program Co-Chair, is General Counsel at TopCoder, Inc., a company that develops custom enterprise software with the participation of a world-wide community of developers. He works with technology companies, particularly in the areas of intellectual property and community-based development.
Larry Augustin, Ph.D., Managing Director at Augustin Ventures, is on the Boards of Directors of Compiere, Fonality, Hyperic, Medsphere, Pentaho, SurgarCRM, and XenSource. Worth Magazine named him to their list of the Top 50 CEOs in 2000.
Jason A. Duva, is the Director of Intellectual Property for Avid Technology, a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts. Previously, he represented a wide variety of technology, gaming, and entertainment clients in private practice.
Richard Fontana, Open Source Licensing and Patent Counsel at Red Hat, Inc., manages matters relating to patents and open source licensing. He is also a Red Hat Liaison with the open source comnmunity on licensing issues.
David Mc Allister, Director of Standards and Open Source at Adobe Systems Incorporated, focuses on the company's long-term strategic direction as it relates to standards and open source technologies. He is Adobe's representative to Ecma International, a standards body for information and communications technology.
Kat McCabe is General Counsel at Optaros, Inc. Most recently she was Vice President and General Counsel at Black Duck Software. She is experienced in determination and implementation of intellectual property, partnership, product and operational strategies. Previously General Counsel to Kodak Imaging Network, Inc., she managed all legal matters in support of the company's Internet-based and mobile photography businesses.
Scott K. Peterson is Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property at Hewlett Packard Company.
Phil Robb, Section Manager at Hewlett Packard Company, leads their Open Source Programs Office, including the FOSSology project, and is responsible for HP's Open Source Review Board. He is also General Manager of FOSSBazaar.org., a website and community dedicated to improving the governance and adoption of free and open source software.
Robert Tiller is Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, IP at Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source technology to enterprise customers. He manages patent, trademark, and copyright matters relating to open source software. Previously he was a partner with the law firm of Helms, Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC, specializing in commercial and IP litigation.
