| DEALING WITH THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PATENT LAW
Tips, Tactics and Strategies
Sponsored with the Suffolk University Law School Intellectual Property Concentration
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Friday, March 28, 2008
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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After being dormant for many decades, patent law has experienced substantial attention over the past few years. Numerous media stories in the popular press have reported on problems with the patent system. The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari on an unprecedented number of patent disputes. Some of their decisions upset long settled precedent while others created new uncertainties. Congressional action in the area of patent reform has resulted in numerous proposed reform bills which have pitted different industries against each other, resulting in years of legislative gridlock. The USPTO enacted sweeping new rules governing patent prosecution which were promptly challenged in court resulting in issuance of a preliminary injunction against implementation of the rules.
The turmoil and uncertainty in patent law makes it difficult for business enterprises to make strategic business decisions. Already challenging decisions on R & D, capital investment and long term IP strategy become ever more complex when the law is uncertain.
Benefits of Attending - Gain an overview of significant recent Supreme Court and CAFC decisions involving patent law
- Learn how different industries are affected by the changes and uncertainties in the patent law
- Discover the tactics and strategies being adopted by different industries to cope with the ever changing landscape of patent law
- Gain an up-to-the-minute overview of the state of USPTO and legislative patent reform
Who Should Attend:
Patent prosecutors, litigators, in-house counsel, and anyone involved in transactional work involving patent technology should attend this program.
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Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau
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Co-Director Intellectual Property Law Concentration
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
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Steven Bauer, Esq.
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Proskauer Rose, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Joseph A. Capraro, Jr., Esq.
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Partner, Proskauer Rose, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Brian A. Fairchild, Esq.
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Partner, Goodwin Proctor, LLP |
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Brian Hanlon, Esq.
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Director, Office of Patent Legal Administration
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Heidi Harvey, Esq., Planning Committee
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Principal, Fish & Richardson, P.C., Boston, MA |
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Leigh J. Martinson, Esq.
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McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Mary K. Murray, Esq.
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Patent Attorney
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., Concord, MA |
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Lisa Prizzolo, Esq.
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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Laurence H. Pretty, Esq.
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Law Office of Laurence H. Pretty, Los Angeles, CA |
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David S. Resnick, Esq.
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Nixon Peabody LLP, Boston, MA |
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Robert Silverman, Esq.
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General Counsel, CoNCERT Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA |
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Donald R. Ware, Esq.
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Foley Hoag, LLP, Boston, MA |
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Colin Wright, Esq.
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Intellectual Property Counsel
Citrix System, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
| 8:00 |
REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST |
| Sponsored by Proskauer Rose LLP
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| 9:00 |
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS |
| Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau
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| 9:10 |
REVIEW OF RECENT SUPREME COURT & CAFC PATENT CASES |
| Lawrence H. Pretty
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IMPACT OF CHANGES/TRENDS IN PATENT LAW ON DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES AND PRACTICE |
| Focus on how different industries have responded to evolving changes in patent law in the areas of litigation, prosecution, licensing and strategic planning.
Moderator: Mary Murray - Computer Industry-Colin Wright & Leigh John Martinson
- Electronics Industry-Joseph Capraro
- Life Sciences and University Perspective-David Resnick
- Office of Patent Legal Administration-Brian Hanlon
- Pharmaceuticals Industry-Robert Silverman
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| 2:00 |
UPDATE ON THE CURRENT STATE OF PATENT LAW |
| You will learn about the latest developments in patent law, including the PTO rule changes; the patent law reform legislation; and other relevant changes. Hear experts predict how these changes will affect your practice.
Moderator: Lisa Pirozzolo - Brian Hanlon
- Steve Bauer
- Donald Ware
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| 4:00 |
CONCLUDE/RECEPTION |
Networking reception from 4-6pm
Thank you to Proskauer Rose LLP
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| Date: |
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Friday, March 28, 2008 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $249.00; $199.00 for Suffolk alumni, attorneys admitted to the Bar after 2005. The course book is included in the tuition charge.
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| Walk-Ins: |
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Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability.
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| Refunds: |
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Written requests for cancellations received via fax or email 24 hours prior to the program will be granted a refund, minus a $15 charge. If you cannot attend, you may send a substitute, otherwise you will receive the written course materials.
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| Location: |
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT & ME.
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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