[Fsfe-ie] Forfas software patents talk on Friday morning (2005-12-09)

[Ian Clarke]

This is an obvious one - but if they are advocating software patents,
ask them what economic studies support the contention that software
patents benefit innovation.  you should make sure that you have a few
choice quotes from economic studies that come out against software
patents handy.

Ian.

On 08/12/05, Ryan Meade <ryan at meade.net> wrote:
> I have my name down to go to this.  If anybody wants me to ask anything in
> particular please let me know.
>
> Ryan
>
> On 07/12/2005 15:34, "Ciaran O'Riordan" <ciaran at fsfe.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > A director of the EPO is giving a talk from 08h30 to 10h00 this Friday in
> > Dublin about software patents.
> >
> > Forfas have recorded previous talks, but the Q&A sessions are not recorded.
> > http://www.forfas.ie/news/intellectual_property/
> >
> > If someone could attend and send some notes afterwards, and/or use the
> > opportunity to ask a question of the EPO Director, I think that would be
> > good.  ...I can give suggestions for a question if wanted.
> >
> >
> > Here're the details:
> > ==========8<----------------
> >                  LICENSING EXECUTIVE SOCIETY &
> >                              FORFÁS
> >                       SECOND-FRIDAY SERIES
> >                      INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
> >                             LECTURES
> >
> >               "Examination of Computer Implemented
> >         Inventions and Business Methods at the European
> >                          Patent Office"
> >
> >                 9 December 2005, 8.30am " 10.00am
> >              Wilton Room, Forfás, Wilton Park House
> >
> > The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Jörg Machek, Director of European
> > Patent Office.
> >
> > As before, the lecture will take place in Forfás at Wilton Park House at
> > 9.00am on Friday 9 December, coffee will be available from 8.30am. There
> > will be time for questions and the lecture will end at 10.00am sharp.
> >
> > For further information and to register for the lectures please email Yvonne
> > McNamara, chairperson of the LES or email Jos Evertsen, Enterprise STI
> > Policy & Surveys, Forfás.
> > ==========8<----------------
> >
>
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