"The Intersection of Computer Science and Intellectual Property Law: A Current Perspective"

Victor Lebovici and Gordon Moriarty Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP

Legal issues faced by the computer science community will be discussed. Topics will include software distribution and licensing alternatives and concerns including Open Source licensing arrangements. Available forms of protection for computer based inventions will also be discussed along with infringement liability which can arise from software use.