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Download the Presentation (PDF) You are all cordially invited to attend the IEEE Technical Meeting entitled "Intellectual Property Issues for Companies With U.S. Government Contracts " on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. The meeting will be held at the 1910, Oracle Way, Reston, VA. Our Guest speaker is Colin M Raufer , IP Counsel, Integrated Defense Systems The Boeing Company
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Program 6.00-7 PM: Networking and Food (Pizza and Soft drinks) This presentation will address the increasing importance of intellectual property in a knowledge-based economy and begin with a basic tutorial in the area of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. It will then explore some of the unique aspects of dealing with intellectual property in U.S. Government Contracts. It will conclude with a discussion of some current intellectual property issues including the licensing of software, open source software, and dealing with Universities on intellectual property matters.
Colin M. Raufer is an Intellectual Property Attorney with The Boeing Company’s Integrated Defense Systems. Based in Arlington, Virginia, he currently provides support on a wide range of intellectual property issues across numerous Boeing programs, specializing in the IP issues associated with Government Contracts. Prior to joining Boeing in 2005, Colin worked for 6 years at Raytheon Company where he supported their Intelligence and Information Systems Division in Reston, Virginia and their Space and Airborne Systems Division in El Segundo, California. Prior to that, Colin worked as a Patent Attorney for the Motorola Company where he drafted patents related to digital cellular telephone technology. Colin holds an Engineering degree from Rutgers University, a Law degree from the University of Colorado, and an MBA from UCLA. He is a member of the Patent Bar, the Virginia Bar, and the New Mexico Bar. When not working, he enjoys reading, camping, and spending time with his wife and son, and their dogs Macy and Trooper. $ 4.00 for ALL Non-IEEE Members |