On Friday, Jan. 28, the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake University Law School will co-host a conference on the first 15 years of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, known commonly as the TRIPS Agreement.
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Journalism project Urban Plains highlighted by industry leader
Cision, a leading global provider of public relations software and services, featured Drake's online magazine "Urban Plains" in a recent newsletter to industry professionals.
Drake teams up with Georgia Law to examine key international intellectual property law treaty
Peter K. Yu, director of the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School, has organized a conference at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Ga.
Drake students win ADDY Award
Stephanie Anderson, JO '11, and Tyler Larson, JO'12, have won a 2010 ADDY Award, presented by the Des Moines chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
Drake faculty interview for Iowa Supreme Court Openings
Iowa Supreme Court candidate interviews began this week. Among the candidates are multiple Drake Law full time and adjunct faculty members. All candidate resumes and interviews are available to the public. Students can follow live video interviews starting at 9 a.m. daily.
Fifth annual ‘Night of Stars’ features performances by music faculty
This free concert showcases the music faculty and provides an opportunity to listen to a variety of styles and genres.
Zach Johnson gobbles up treats from Drake
Zach Johnson and Lisa Behlmann Cannon received Drake's prestigious Double D Award on Tuesday. The winners called the experience "humbling" and said it brought their Drake experience full-circle. Johnson was even able to enjoy his namesake sandwich at the Manhattan Deli between the festivities.
Proposed amendment to ban same-sex marriage gets first OK in House
Drake University constitutional law scholar Mark Kende said a proposal to amend the Iowa Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriages raises deep constitutional questions and almost certainly ensures that the measure, if approved, would be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Biz Buzz announces $2.5 million gift to Drake from Principal Financial Group
The gift will support Drake's international activities, including recruitment of more international students and faculty and more study-abroad programs.
Drake honors two letter winners with Double D Awards
Drake recognized former volleyball player Lisa Behlmann Cannon and golfer Zach Johnson at the Drake men's basketball game Tuesday night.