News & Events of the NHBA IP Law Section

The meeting was held at the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord N.H. There were a large number of attendees, including the sections officers and FPLC liaison. All present signed an attendance sheet, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Phil called the meeting to order at 5:50PM.

Peter moved to accept the minutes of the March 20 meeting, the motion was seconded and voted on, and the minutes were accepted.

Phil presented the chair's report in which he mentioned N.H. lawyers "on the move," and where they were moving to (i.e., which new jobs, etc.). He mentioned that PTO Trademark Commissioner Anne H. Chasser will participate in a seminar at FPLC on October 4, 2002.

Glen made a brief report on the N.H. board of governors committee restructuring efforts.

Peter and Tahira discussed preliminary plans to develop a section periodical. They advised that it looks most promising and feasible at this stage to develop a web-based rather than a print periodical. Tahira announced that Prof. John Cavicchi of FPLC has agreed to design and build the site, and that FPLC will host the site. Tahira discussed how we might go about soliciting articles, and Peter suggested that we develop a policy concerning article selection and review. Tahira and Peter will continue their preliminary efforts to develop the periodical and will report back to the section at the next meeting.

Tahira presented a brief report on the recent FPLC PCT seminar.

There was no new business, and Scott Asmus moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ashlyn Lembree, and the business meeting ended at 6:05.

Jeffrey Stutzman of Stutzman Pierce made an excellent and highly interesting presentation on internet security and economic espionage, a field in which Mr. Stutzman is an expert.

The section thanks Mr. Stutzman for his presentation. We also thank FPLC and Prof. Craig Jepson for their cordial welcome and wonderful dinner.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter J. Gardner, secretary