Clinical Programs
Technology/Intellectual Property
Students fulfill the clinic's mission of "Protecting the Creative Works of Creative MindsŪ" by advising artists, authors, musicians, inventors and small business owners. Among other tasks, students prepare and prosecute trademark applications and copyright registrations, evaluate claims of copyright and trademark infringement, draft license and confidentiality agreements, and review recording and publishing contracts. The clinic also has assisted clients in defending actions to cancel or oppose their trademark registrations. While the clinic does not file patent applications, students helped novice inventors understand the steps necessary to protect their inventions. Recently, students have advised Ralph Metcalfe Jr. with issues associated with The Metcalfe Project, a compilation of the memorabilia, writings and speeches of his late father, former Congressman and Olympian Ralph Metcalfe.
Contact
Barbara B. BresslerDirector, Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology
Clinical Associate Professor of Law;
Supervisor, Technology/Intellectual Property Legal Clinic (TIP Clinic®);
Deputy Director, Field Placement Program
Kathy Browder
Administrative Assistant
312.362.6916
kbrowder@depaul.edu
