Blacksburg Developer Patent Summit
Venue: TechPad, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements, Business Related
Cost: Free

Description:
TechPad hosts the Blacksburg Developer Patent Summit on Tuesday, May 7th presented by the Application Developers Alliance.

The software patent system poses a significant challenge for developers. Patent trolls, product life cycles shorter than the patent process, and general uncertainty threatens to stifle innovation and growth in the app industry. Throughout the year, the Application Developers Alliance will host events around the country and invite developers to share stories of claim letters, lawsuits, the challenges they face, and the need for software patent reform.

Patents Summits will bring developers, policymakers, and patent experts together to discuss practical topics like assertion and defense strategies for start-ups and examine the issue of policy reform. Each event will feature a patent expert, followed by a panel discussion between policymakers, app developers, and attorneys. The events will conclude with an open Q&A for attendees and a networking reception - including food and drinks.

Tentative Agenda:
• 6:00pm Welcome (registration, drinks, food, and mingling)

• 6:30-8:00pm Brief presentation followed by a panel-led conversation, and Q&A

• 8:00pm Enjoy beer, wine and food, meet the panel, and network

Admission is free however registration is required. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/register?orderid=168823398329&client_token=48aa60d5deef4acaba839a90cab3ba3d&eid=5924928621

For more information, visit: http://devsbuild.it/devpatentsummit/blacksburg

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