ITechLaw Announces Third International Asian Conference, February 14-15, 2007.International Technology Law Association Addresses the Challenges of Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation at Bengaluru, India event WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- The International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) today announced that it is holding its third International Asian Conference in Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore), India from February 14 - 15, 2007. Presented in partnership with Trade Fairs & Conferences International (TFCI TFCI Transport Format Combination Indicator TFCI Transport Format Combination Indication ), the conference will focus on the many legal technology issues surrounding globalization, including recent trends in mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property rights, employment law, legal outsourcing Legal outsourcing refers to the practice of a law firm obtaining legal support services from an outside law firm or legal support services company. When the outsourced entity is based in another country the practice is sometimes called Offshoring. , Internet neutrality, telecom and media issues, and more. "In just its first two years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time ITechLaw Asian Conference has earned a reputation as the premier event for cutting edge discussions by recognized experts on evolving legal issues of interest to global, technology-focused organizations and legal professionals," said Richard Allan Richard Allan (born 11 February 1966) was the Liberal Democrats Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam from the general election of Thursday the 2 May 1997 until the dissolution of Parliament on 11 April 2005. Horning horn·ing n. Upstate New York, Northern Pennsylvania, & Western New England See shivaree. See Regional Note at shivaree. [Probably because horns are blown at the shivaree.] , president of ITechLaw and a principal at Fish & Richardson, Silicon Valley. "Technology companies are keenly aware of how critical India is to their future, and how vital it is to understand the legal aspects of everything from venture capital investment in India to copyrights." The Keynote speaker for the 2007 event is Professor Charles McManis of Washington University School of Law Washington University School of Law, is a private American law school located in St. Louis, Missouri. The law school is one part of the seven graduate and undergraduate schools at Washington University in St. Louis. in St. Louis. Professor McManis will address delegates on the subject of "Mass-Market Licensing and Control of Content: The Conflicting National Schemes for Implementation of the WIPO WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO World Intellectual Piracy Organization (satire website) WIPO Write in Poll Option WIPO Wing Information Protection Office (USAF) Treaty". In addition to tackling subjects of timely interest to organizations involved in global business, the conference offers unparalleled international networking opportunities for professionals dealing with legal issues in the modern interconnected world of business and technology, helping the legal profession meet the challenges of globalization. Last year's event attracted hundreds of attendees from around the world and included presentations from leading legal practitioners, regulators and industry experts. This year, organizers are expecting delegates from throughout Asia, and as far away as North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe, to join them at Le Meridian Hotel in Bengaluru. Interested parties can learn more about the event, including how to register, by visiting www.itechlaw-india.com/2007program.htm. Attendees who register by January 10, 2007 will receive a 10% discount off the $800 passport for the two-day event (Rs. 15,000 for resident Indian delegates). About the International Technology Law Association Founded in 1971, ITechLaw (formerly the Computer Law Association) is the world's premier organization representing lawyers in the technology sector. The organization has 940 members worldwide, representing six continents and a broad spectrum of expertise. For more information, visit the ITechLaw Web site at www.itechlaw.org or call (+1) 781-876-8877. |
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