The Biddle Law Society, Drexel's pre-law organization, will host a panel discussion on intellectual property (IP) law on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Earle Mack School of Law, room 340 (3320 Market Street).
This event will feature a panel discussion with Harold Fullmer, Alfred Zaher and Patrick Griffin, all of whom are practicing IP attorneys. Fullmer holds a bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering and graduated with honors from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. A partner with Woodcock Washburn, Fuller specializes in patent law, focusing on fields such as packaging and medical equipment. He is an adjunct professor at Beasley Law School as well as Drexel's Earle Mack School of Law. Zaher holds a bachelor of science in engineering science and graduated from St. John's University School of Law. He is a partner with Blank Rome and concentrates his practice in patent, copyright and trademark matters. Griffin graduated from Drexel in 2006 with a bachelor of science in computer engineering and went on to graduate from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He is an associate with Rader, Fishman & Grauer in Washington, D.C., and practices in all aspects of IP, focusing on patent prosecution for electrical and computer patents.
The discussion will provide a broad overview of the field of IP law and insight into the industry. The panelists will discuss how they progressed from their respective undergraduate majors into their current fields, how they came to where they are today, as well as what their specific jobs entail. After the panel discussion the floor will be open for questions.
This event is open the Drexel community, especially those considering a career in IP law, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the field.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Grant Keener at gkeener@drexel.edu or 215-895-1632.
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