Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024
Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies CLE Credit Available
Event Information | Agenda | Resources
Broad racial disparities exist in the patent sphere: inventors and patent attorneys are disproportionately white and male. To ensure technology's universal effectiveness, it is crucial to foster greater diversity at every stage of technological development.
This extends from encouraging a diverse range of individuals to innovate, to the inclusion of inventors from various backgrounds, and the involvement of lawyers specializing in patent protection throughout the implementation of intellectual property (IP). Recognizing the multifaceted impact on both the practical use of technology and its economic ramifications across communities, this panel will feature insights from patent lawyers, inventors, and technology enthusiasts who hope to ensure that future innovations improve the lives of all rather than a select few.
Speakers:
Rayvon Fouché, Northwestern, School of Communication
Jordana Goodman, Illinois Tech, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Kara Swanson, Northeastern University School of Law
Amaka Vanni, University of Leeds School of Law
Moderator:
Colleen Chien, Berkeley Law, BCLT
Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion.
For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages.
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