The Next Generation of Performing Rights, Streamlining of Music Licensing Process to Be Discussed at GW University Symposium, Audio Teleconference Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Business Wire, June 12, 2008

UC Berkeley Professor Robert Merges, BMI VP Richard Conlon, GW University's Robert Brauneis to Lead Conference Call Surrounding Release of IP Rights White Paper

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BACKGROUND:

The George Washington University Law School Intellectual Property Law Program has been a leader in intellectual property education for over a century, and offers education for J.D., LL.M, and S.J.D. students in Washington, D.C., and Munich, Germany.

The George Washington University Law School's Creative and Innovative Economy Center faculty believe creativity and innovation are critical tools in fighting poverty around the world, eradicating disease, and improving the quality of human life through the arts and technology. The center conducts research and organizes educational programs that demonstrate how creativity and innovation drives global economic and cultural development and contributes to breakthroughs in healthcare.

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