Session: Issues in Law for Practicing Engineers

Speakers will present on current issues in law relating to practicing chemical engineers. Topics may include, for examples, issues relating to intellectual property, environmental, or regulatory topics. The speakers might address obtaining and protecting patents, what kinds of intellectual property offers the best protection for various types of technology, and how to identify and safeguard valuable trade secrets. The speakers may also address environmental, regulatory and expert testimony topics as they relate to laws and regulations in the United States.