ITechLaw Announces 4th International Asian Conference, February 7-8, 2008, Mumbai, India

Business Wire, Jan 14, 2008

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WAKEFIELD, Mass. -- The International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) today announced that it is holding its Fourth International Asian Conference in Mumbai, India from February 7-8, 2008. The conference, taking place in the financial hub of India, will showcase recent developments in technology law, including media, telecom, biotechnology, new Internet issues and outsourcing, and will feature presentations from leading legal practitioners and industry experts from around the world.

"Over the last several years, the ITechLaw Asian Conference has solidified its reputation as the premier venue to discuss contemporary topics on evolving legal issues of interest to global, technology-focused organizations and legal professionals," said Enrique Batalla, president of ITechLaw and senior partner at Batalla Abogados, Madrid. "India is a vital geographical component to the future of technology companies around the world, and our conference offers an in-depth look at Indian IT law, while it addresses one of the largest global IT bases."

Kicked off by esteemed keynote speaker Peter Dengate Thrush, Chairman of the Board for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the two-day, multi-track conference is supported by several of the largest global law firms and associations, and features more than 60 international and domestic speakers. ITechLaw India IV will also offer unparalleled international networking opportunities aimed at professionals who face the many legal issues that arise in IT sales and distribution, e-commerce and protection of intellectual property.

Last year's event attracted hundreds of attendees from around the world and included presentations from leading legal practitioners, regulators and industry experts. This year, organizers are expecting delegates from every continent to join them at the Leela Kempinski Hotel in Mumbai for this event.

Interested parties can learn more about the event, including how to register, by visiting http://www.itechlaw-india.com/2008/index.htm. The $850 USD registration fee includes access to all tracks over the two days.

About the International Technology Law Association

Founded in 1971, ITechLaw is the world's premier organization representing lawyers in the technology sector. The organization has members worldwide, representing six continents and a broad spectrum of expertise.

In addition to serving as a forum for members to discuss a wide range of legal issues, the association regularly organizes conferences that explore cutting-edge issues and trends in both information technology and intellectual property law.

For more information, visit the ITechLaw Web site at www.itechlaw.org.