February 22.2006

National Academies, Main Auditorium, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington

The National Academies will hold a public symposium on the Webcasting portion of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) proposed Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations. The purpose of this symposium is to convene a public forum for both the proponents and opponents of the proposed treaty to present their arguments and to provide an opportunity for public discussion of these issues.

The symposium will include presentations by a representative of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and of several organizations that favor and oppose the treaty. Senate staff members also have been invited to express their views. A general discussion is scheduled among all the speakers, as well as with the audience following the presentations. The symposium will be chaired by Wm. A. Wulf, president, National Academy of Engineering.

Valid photo ID is required for entry.