The Christos and Mary Papoutsy Distinguished Chair in Ethics Presents: Ethics of Exclusivity



The Christos and Mary Papoutsy Distinguished Chair in Ethics Presents: Ethics of Exclusivity Intellectual Property Rights Monday, November 6th 5 p.m. - Reception, Lobby of Robert Frost Hall 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Discussion Walker Auditorium, Robert Frost Hall Southern New Hampshire University 2500 North River Road Manchester, New Hampshire Featuring: Attys. Steven J Grossman, Donald J. Perreault and Teresa C.Tucker Grossman, Tucker, Perreault, & Pfleger, PLLC Dr. Lundy Lewis Department Chair, Information Technology, SNHU
This panel will focus on Intellectual Property Right (IPR) laws with respect to patents and copyrights which are intended to facilitate and reward the progress of the arts and sciences, and those with respect to trademarks that are intended to protect consumers from being confused about the source of products and services they are purchasing.
This event is held during our annual Transparency Series, Nov. 6-9, 2006. Please RSVP to Jane Yerrington, Assistant, j.yerrington@snhu.edu or 603-668-2211 Ext. 2488 This event is free and open to the public

Steven Grossman Steven Grossman is a founding partner of Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC which specializes in patent protection, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights and represents local and nationally known companies in the management of their intellectual property portfolio. Prior to entering his legal profession, Dr. Grossman worked as a research and development scientist in the field of Polymer research at the Upjohn Company. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Connecticut, a Ph.D. in science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce law Center. Donald Perreault Donald Perreault is a founding partner of the Intellectual Property law firm of Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfelger, PLLC. Don specializes is U.S. and international patent procurement, creating value from procured patents through enforcement, licensing and strategic counseling, and opinion and strategy formation concerning competitive Intellectual Property. Prior to entering the legal profession, Don worked in Raytheon Company's Communication Systems Division, where he designed and implemented electrical and software interfaces for communication systems used by U.S. Armed Forces. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in electrical engineering and also has a law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center. Teresa (Terry ) Tucker Terry is a founding partner of the Intellectual Property law firm of Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfelger, PLLC in Manchester, NH where she focuses on trademark and copyright matters and in counseling business and entrepreneurs in selecting, clearing and protecting new trademarks as well as in defending and asserting their trademarks in conflict situations. Prior to entering the legal profession, Terry was the marketing Coordinator for Polygram Records' Florida and Puerto Rico territory. She received her B.S. in Marketing/Management form Barry University and her J.D. from the Franklin Pierce Law Center. Lundy Lewis Dr. Lundy Lewis is the Chair of the Department of Information Technology at SNHU. He received his PhD from the University of Georgia, during which period he studied the logic of moral and ethical reasoning. He has published three books and holds twenty-two US patents. His current research interests include applications of Artificial Intelligence to practical business problems and the social, ethical, and spiritual implications of human/robot interaction. Lundy also received his B.S. and B.A. from the University of South Carolina, and a M.S. in Computer Science from Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York.
Sponsored by The Christos and Mary Papoutsy Distinguished Chair in Ethics at SNHU
For Additional Information on the Four Part Series on Ethics Click on the Events Listed Below: Tuesday, Nov. 7th - Slick Enough: Four People, Too Many Secrets to Count (Play) 3:30 - 4:45 pm Wednesday, Nov. 8th - Restoring Public Trust: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 9th - An Ambassador's Challenge: Defending the U.S. Business Image Abroad In the Midst of Corporate Scandals at Home: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
(Posting date 26 October 2006) HCS readers are invited to view other articles about SNHU or business ethics at our extensive, permanent archives under the Business Ethics section at the URL http://www.helleniccomserve.com/archivebusinessethics.html or the Christos and Mary Papoutsy Distinguished Chair in Business Ethics at Southern New Hampshire University at http://www.helleniccomserve.com/archivepapoutsychairbizethics.html. The purpose of the distinguished chair in ethics is to promote and enhance students’ and community members’ awareness of ethics in personal and professional settings through teaching, community lectures and conferences. These events will foster understanding and assist in the application of lessons taught by current and classical ethicists to 21st-century settings.The chair serves as the cornerstone for an integrated university program in business ethics that encompasses the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information about these events or about the ethics chair, contact Jane Yerrington at SNHU (603-668-2211 x2488) or visit the webpages of the ethics chair at http://www.snhu.edu/1301.asp.



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