The software engineer and the development, management and use of intellectual property

This full day tutorial will offer instruction on patent, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property issues faced by developers and users of software in protecting their innovations, including information on avoiding infringing the intellectual property rights of others in the software development process. The course is directed to conference attendees who are involved in any aspect of the development, management or use of intellectual property, including those in the private sector, universities and government. The course will be presented at a basic and understandable, level tailored for the software engineer audience. The course will comprise an oral presentation of nine (9) 30-35 minute segments, with 10 minute breaks for refreshments and specific attendee questions. The instructors will remain available for questions from attendees during breaks. Answers to questions will also be provided during each session. Power Point slides will be used, and actual anecdotal experiences will be presented to illustrate important points.