Copyright for Authors
Carol Robinson, Tracy Gabridge
Tue Jan 17, 03-04:30pm, Stata Center 32-155
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Calling all authors! How well are you protected when you write and/or publish something, whether it is a book, article, software, web page, or a university course? Learn how to effectively manage your copyright so that your work can be effectively distributed and also about the protection of your intellectual property. Carol Fleishauer from the MIT Libraries and Karin Rivard from the Technology Licensing Office will provide practical solutions and negotiating tips for authors.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 10-500, x3-7749, csrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Copyright for Information Users
Carol Robinson, Tracy Gabridge
Tue Jan 17, 01-03:00pm, Stata Center 32-155
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
When can you download images/music/software/articles without a guilty conscience? When can you post the full text of an article on your course page or on any web site? Copyright law and licensing can make the legal use of information confusing and frustrating. This session will help you untangle the web of issues surrounding the use of print and digital content by presenting the basics of copyright law and licensing. Ann Hammersla from the MIT Intellectual Property Office and Ellen Duranceau from the MIT Libraries will give presentations with ample time for questions and discussion.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 10-500, x3-7749, csrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Employment Regulations for F-1 Students
Maria Brennan, International Student Advisor
Fri Jan 20, 12-01:30pm, 3-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The focus of this seminar will be on- and off-campus work and employment for practical training allowed by current immigration regulations for F-1 visa holders.
Contact: Mayoka Takemori, 5-133, x3-3795, mayoka@mit.edu
Sponsor: International Students Office
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Patents: The Patent Process
Carol Robinson
Tue Jan 10, 01-03:00pm, 4-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come and hear patent attorney Sam Pasternak of Choate, Hall and Stewart, and Jack Turner from the MIT Technology Licensing Office discuss the ins and outs of obtaining patents. This popular session covers a bit of patent history and a lot about the current practice, processes, and issues surrounding obtaining a patent. A portion of the session is devoted to questions and answers. If you think you will ever invent something, you need to be here.
Contact: Carol Robinson, 10-500, x3-7749, csrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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J-1 Student Visa Workshop
Maria Brennan, Assistant Director
Wed Jan 25, 12pm-01:30am, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The International Students Office will present a workshop focusing on employment regulations, medical insurance, and the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 students as outlined by the Exchange Visitor Program of the Department of State.
Contact: Mayoka Takemori, 5-133, x3-3795, Mayoka@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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Patenting Your Invention
Alex Slocum, Steve Finch, Ed Walsh
Tue, Thu, Jan 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 07-09:00pm, 3-442
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: bring idea you want to patent
This seminar will survey aspects of patent law useful for technologists and entrepreneurs. The focus will be on equipping students with basic information to navigate the patent system on their own, avoiding common pitfalls and, when necessary, how to work effectively with a patent attorney. The seminar will be “hands-on,” with each student performing a patent search and preparing an invention disclosure or provisional patent application for an invention of his or her choosing.
Session 1 - Introduction to patents
Session 2 - Obtaining a patent
Session 3 - How to draft a patent
Session 4 - Working in a patent rich environment
Session 5 - Peer review of patent applications of others
Session 6 - Presentations by students of their patents
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/html/academics/IAP_current.html
Contact: Alex Slocum, 3-445, x3-0012, slocum@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Working After Graduation: Immigration Concerns
Boston Attorney
Fri Feb 3, 12pm-01:30am, 1-190
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This seminar will focus on rules regulating employment opportunities after graduation (beyond Practical and Academic Training) for international graduates.
Contact: Mayoka Takemori, 5-133, x3-3795, Mayoka@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: International Students Office
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