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On October 16, Day Pitney's Women Working Together (WWT) and the Connecticut Technology Council hosted an inaugural Women of Innovation regional event, "Introduction to Intellectual Property For Smart Women: Practical Tips for Protecting Your Creations." Approximately 25 guests attended the event, which was held at M&S Theatre in the CCAT building in East Hartford, CT. Beth Alquist, partner and chair of Day Pitney's Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology practice group, and Melanie Raubeson, an associate in the group, gave a presentation that included an overview of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and utility and design patents as well as ways for individuals to protect their IP. The topic was well-received by attendees who work in the science, technology, engineering and medical fields.
On August 27, Tracy Friedenberg, Director of Technical Services & Project Management, co-presented "The Accidental Project Manager: Tools & Methodologies to Help You Succeed" at this year's ILTA>ON2020.
Valeriya Svystun will serve on the panel for the Fairfield County Bar Association webinar, "Ethical Issues in Intellectual Property Lawyering."
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Jonathan Tropp, an intellectual property litigator, authored an article, "Design Patents: 'Campbell Soup' Stirs the Pot," published by the New York Law Journal.
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Judge Christopher Droney was mentioned in Hartford Courant op-ed "In virus battle, one nursing home got it right," authored by Kevin Rennie.
In the online publication Super Lawyers, Jonathan B. Tropp recalls a case where a former employee absconded with trade secrets his client feared would be misused.
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