IP law and felony conviction for copyright infringement
"Rob"
11/4/2004 1:54:55 PM
I've been in the software for 20+ years and have been doing a lot of IP and patent work recently. I've been thinking about a career change and going into IP law, however I have a big hurdle to overcome (in my mind anyway). I have a felony conviction of copyright infringement. Before spending the time and $$$ on law school, I wanted to find out if this was a deal breaker (I was convicted in 2002). It was over something stupid and I used to opportunity to learn more about IP law and our legal system, so I have sort of a special insight into that area :). I'd be looking to practice in MA/NH. Thanks!
jtnospam@yahoo.com (jitney)
11/4/2004 4:57:54 PM
It's pretty unusual for the feds to prosecute copyright infringement criminally, it's usually a civil matter. What were the circumstances?-Jitney
"Rob"
11/5/2004 2:04:33 AM
"jitney" <jtnospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:b8002be7.0411041657.4aafe8e2@posting.google.com...
It's pretty unusual for the feds to prosecute copyright infringement criminally, it's usually a civil matter. What were the circumstances?-Jitney
it's getting much less so. software piracy, no profit motive, just a stupid hobby choice.
