Texas Wesleyan University School of Law is pleased to host a symposium on the topic of Intellectual Property and Indigenous Peoples, on Friday, October 10, 2008.  The purpose of this symposium is to examine intellectual property concepts - copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, and trade secrets - as applied to the cultural heritage, art, and artifact of indigenous peoples. 

We are now accepting proposals for presentations and papers on subjects related to the conjunction (or disjunction) of intellectual property law and policy with the interests of indigenous peoples.  We anticipate the dialogue to represent a variety of perspectives, and include both academics and practitioners. Accepted papers will be published in Texas Wesleyan Law Review.

Interested authors and speakers should submit an abstract of fewer than 300 words to editorinchief@law.txwes.edu by May 30, 2008.  Questions and requests for further information can also be directed to Megan Carpenter, Associate Professor of Law in Intellectual Property, at mcarpenter@law.txwes.edu or by phone at 817-212-4051.