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Washington Declaration on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest

Despite the slings and arrows of Hurricane Irene hitting Washington a week ago, the recent Global Congress on Intellectual Property Law and the Public Interest has produced an important document calling for more transparency and public participation in the crafting of IP law.The Washington Declaration on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest is an important step […]

The Earth and Hurricane Irene

From NASA Goddard Space Flight Center via CNN.COM: Full view of Earth with Hurricane Irene

Photo: coffee that makes you drink and think

“I drink coffee, therefore I am.” Cafe Descartes Coffee, Chicago, IL

Intellectual Property Scholars Conference in beautiful Chicago

A week ago, I got to catch up with old friends and make new ones at the Intellectual Property Scholars Conference. This year it was held in Chicago at Depaul. The program was jam-packed with interesting presentations, and I also got the opportunity to sneak in a few slices of delicious Giordano’s pizza. Chicago is […]