7th Annual Copyright Symposium, May 21-23, 2007

["Olga Francois" <OFrancois@umuc.edu>]

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What are Steve Jobs, Al Gore, Mark Cuban, Attorney General 
Alberto R. Gonzales, all discussing in the news? Copyright! Come 
and join the Center for Intellectual Property as we discuss the 
future of copyright.

Copyright Utopia:
Alternative Visions, Methods & Policies
May 21-23, 2007
UMUC Inn & Conference Center, Adelphi, Maryland
http://www.umuc.edu/cip/symposium/

Will the efforts of organizations like Creative Commons create a 
more effective and efficient method for managing copyrighted 
works? Is licensing the only alternative to copyright? Should 
alternative methods work within the current legal structure? What 
would your copyright utopia look like?... Will your copyright 
future be Orwellian, live within the copyright Matrix, or be a 
Brave New World?

This year's symposium promises to be very thought provoking. Join 
noted scholars and practitioners as they discuss the current 
state of copyright nationally and internationally. The 
Pre-Conferences will include:

Copyright 101

Kenneth Crews, Professor, Associate Dean and Director, Copyright 
Management Center, Indiana University-Purdue University 
Indianapolis (IUPUI). A refresher class for those who want a 
solid overview of the issues or a basic introduction to the topic 
for those who may be new to the field. Topics covered: basic 
definitions and concepts; legislative framework; guidelines; 
ownership, access, and use.

E-Reserves Policy and Implementation

Donna Ferullo, Director, University Copyright Office, Purdue 
University. An opportunity for everyone to probe more deeply into 
the complex questions of ownership, access, and use that surround 
the growing movement to digitize and make available ever 
increasing amounts of content.

Full Agenda:
http://www.umuc.edu/cip/symposium/agenda.shtml

Additional panelist & presenters:
http://www.umuc.edu/cip/symposium/speakers.shtml

Registration Form:
https://nighthawk.umuc.edu/CIPReg.nsf/Application?OpenForm

Register today to take advantage of the early bird rates before it is
too late! See the site for logistics & specials from our travel
partners.

Interested in winning a free registration & lodging for the 2007
symposium? Consider entering our first contest, (c)Utopia Imagine That!
For contest details please see
http://www.umuc.edu/cip/symposium/contest.

--
Olga Francois, Assistant Director
Center for Intellectual Property
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. East, PGM3-780
Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone: 240-582-2803
Fax:   240-582-2961
http://www.umuc.edu/cip/