at the Bermuda International Business Association (BIBA) annual general meeting Tuesday.

Duncan Cornell Card is a partner at the law firm, Davies, Ward & Beck in Toronto, where he is a senior member of the firm's technology law practice group.

He is the author of 70 publications and conference papers on topics related to computer law and information technology and specialises in electronic and telecommunications transactions as they relate to intellectual property.

BIBA chairman Glenn Titterton said: "Anticipated future developments in the area of intellectual property are receiving a lot of current attention, both by Government and the private sector.

"In particular, we are interested in what Bermuda's future role may be and whether there are genuine opportunities for the development of new business in this broad area.

"It is clear that as a leading edge jurisdiction, Bermuda must be able to respond promptly to new developments in the rapidly changing environment of international business.'' Mr. Titterton said the members of BIBA are delighted to have a guest speaker who is a Bermudian with considerable expertise in this area.

He said: "Duncan Card will discuss the complex legal issues surrounding this issue and some of the steps that Bermuda should be contemplating.'' BUSINESS BUC