The topics for discussion include:
- Patent legislation, both from the standpoint of a critical analysis of pending bills and whether other legislation may better reach the results sought;
- Section 101 patent eligibility after Bilski, Prometheus, and Myriad; the law of obviousness post KSR;
- De novo review of claim construction rulings;
- The implications of the Medtronic case now before the Supreme Court on patent licensing in the wake of Medimmune;
- The impact of the Federal Circuit’s decision in Fresenius v. Baxter on patent validity challenges; and
- The ITC’s domestic industry requirement; and proposed reform of appellate jurisdiction in patent cases.
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In April, Foley welcomed 90 senior counsel from 18 offices to Chicago for a dynamic three-day program focused on building a strong foundation for their path to partnership and reaffirming the firm’s commitment to their career success.