Intellectual Property Management

The Allegheny College Chapter of the ACM Presents: Intellectual Property Management
by: Donald F. Costello

Abstract

Anyone working in the field of Computer Science must develop attitudes and work habits that take into consideration the "value" of the software and systems they create. Computer Science students are taught the importance of testing and software documentation and have some feel about the ethical implications of building and releasing software with "bugs". The ability to take a professional attitude towards the property that they work on, create or invent is enhanced by looking at the products that come from their mind as Intellectual Property.

When taking this larger view certain legal aspects of the perspective need to be explored. Most students know that Copyright, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trade Marks and Web/Internet Law play a role in the world of commerce that surrounds the IT industry. Generally students do not have an appreciation of their own managerial responsibilities to themselves, their employer and to their professional discipline that arise in the new and emerging world of IP. This lecture will explore these ideas and give the student a better handle on the opportunities presented as well as the responsibilities involved.

Location:   Alden Hall 101
Date:   Friday, March 13, 2007
Time:   4:30pm

All are welcome to attend!