From the Federalist Society. It’s very interesting. Richard Espstein’s utilitarian approach seems very flawed to me, but it’s interesting to hear his take–it exemplifies a lot of mainstream thinking about IP policy. It’s unfortunate that the legitimacy of IP seems to be taken for granted by most (?) legal thinkers in the conservative/”libertarian” Federalist Society. At least Epstein mentions that his former student (?) Tom Bell has an anti-IP view (see his Intellectual Privilege: Copyright, Common Law, and the Common Good). Gigi Sohn of Public Knowledge was, I think, the best and most IP- and state-skeptical on the panel.
Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Reward: IP as Regulatory Policy or Property Right?
2010 National Lawyers Convention
November 18, 2010
Richard A. Epstein, Brett M. Frischmann, Mark F. Schultz, Gigi B. Sohn, Paul R. MichelThe following audio was recorded on November 18, 2010.
Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Reward:
IP as Regulatory Policy or Property Right? 11-18-10
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Intellectual Property: Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Reward: IP as Regulatory Policy or Property Right?
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law, New York University School of Law
- Prof. Brett M. Frischmann, Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- Prof. Mark F. Schultz, Southern Illinois University School of Law
- Prof. Gigi Sohn, President and Founder, Public Knowledge
- Moderator: Hon. Paul R. Michel (ret.), United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
The Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
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