An Open and Non-Traditional Analysis of IP Law

The focus will be on understanding the big picture of intellectual property (IP) in business and how to balance that with the desire to have a more open and commons based approach to IP. We will talk about both how to attack and protect IP, and to demystify what a license and a contract are. Perhaps, we will learn about what trolls and non-practicing entities are about from a business and legal stand point. Lastly, we can talk about how to become a smart consumer of legal services.