5/8/2009
IP Outlook in the Reform Era
Uncertainty confounds the patent landscape as Congress, the courts, industry, and patent practioners attempt to manage major IP issues at a time when strong IP protection is critical and overall budgets are diminishing. There is no time more important than now to concentrate on fundamental IP strategy and how these policy issues will affect that strategy.Join us for a Web conference providing insight from a leading corporate IP counsel, former top USPTO official, and practitioners to discuss: - What does the future hold for patent reform legislation?
- How can new leadership impact the patent system?
- What are the outlook for and benefits of the reexamination practice?
- What will be the impact on patent litigation?
Speakers David Kappos, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property Law and Strategy, IBM Corporation Sharon Barner, Partner and Chair, IP Department, Foley Jon Dudas, Partner, Foley, and former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Director, USPTO Courtenay Brinckerhoff, Partner, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Practice, Foley
There is no cost to participate in this program; however, pre-registration is required. Instructions for accessing the program will be included in the registration confirmation. Foley will apply for CLE credit after the Web conference.
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