For Immediate Release
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CONTACT: Christi Powers
State Bar of Wisconsin
(800) 444-9404, ext. 6025
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Learn to protect intellectual property
State Bar sponsors live webcast seminar on Thursday
MADISON, September 23, 2003 - The rapid pace of
technological and business innovation has turned the world upside down.
Whether it was the boom and bust of the 'dot.com' era or fortunes made
and lost in cyberspace, intellectual property has changed the way we do
business.
To prevent intellectual piracy and become familiar with the patent
system, participants can register for the next State Bar of Wisconsin
seminar: "Why Every Business Owner Should Fear the U.S. Patent System."
Scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25 from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m., at State Bar
headquarters in Madison, the seminar will also be webcast via www.legalspan.com/wisbar
Taught by Attorney Stephen Lesavich, who also holds a Ph.D. in
computer science, this half-day seminar outlines why the patent system
may not be enough to protect today's innovative businesses with few
tangible assets.
"Patents don't automatically protect all aspects of your idea or
innovation," said Lesavich. "Intellectual property is an area that
continues to grow, change and evolve. The average cost of preparing a
patent infringement complaint is $250,000. So, it's important to know
how they work and whether you're fully protected."
Sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin's CLE Seminars department,
this program is one of more than 50 annual programs offered statewide.
To learn more, visit the online CLE calendar or
call (800)444-9404.
The State Bar of Wisconsin is the mandatory professional association,
created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for attorneys who hold a law
license in Wisconsin. With more than 20,000 members, the State Bar aids
the courts in improving the administration of justice, provides
continuing legal education for its members, and assists Wisconsin
lawyers in carrying out initiatives to educate the public about the
legal system.
The State Bar of Wisconsin is the mandatory professional association,
created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for attorneys who hold a law
license in Wisconsin. With more than 20,000 members, the State Bar aids
the courts in improving the administration of justice, provides
continuing legal education for its members to help them maintain their
expertise, and assists Wisconsin lawyers in carrying out community
service initiatives to educate the public about the legal system and the
value of lawyers.
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