Developer Patent Summit
5/7/2013 - 5/7/2013 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: TechPad - 432 North Main Street, Suite 200, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Web Site: http://devsbuild.it/devpatentsummit/blacksburg
Details: We’re talking about software patents, join the fight!
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. The Application Developers Alliance is connecting experts with developers to discuss this critical issue. Join us along with industry leaders to enjoy a great conversation, food, beverages, and networking. Learn more and register for free.

AGENDA:
6:00pm Welcome (registration, drinks, food, and mingling)
6:30-7:45pm Brief presentation followed by a panel-led conversation, and Q&A
7:45-8:30pm Enjoy beer, wine and food, meet the panel, and network

DISCUSSION LEADERS INCLUDE:
Presentation: David Martin, Founder and Chairman, M·CAM Inc.
Moderator: Tim Sparapani, VP of Law, Policy, and Government Relations, Application Developers Alliance
Panelist: Van Lindberg, VP & Associate General Counsel, Rackspace Hosting
Panelist: Rebecca Conner, Attorney, LeClairRyan
Panelist: Michele Mayberry, Patent Attorney, New River Valley IP Law
Contact: RBTC and Application Developers Alliance
Email: [email protected]