CRITICAL CHANGES IN PATENT LAW AND PRACTICE
THIS CONFERENCE IS NOW FILLED TO CAPACITY
THIS CONFERENCE IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY AN UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM
HAMILTON BROOK SMITH & REYNOLDS, PC
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Qualification as “statutory subject matter” has been an increasingly common topic of recent caselaw, including a surprising number of cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Fundamental questions are now being raised in several areas, including medical diagnostic testing, software, business methods, and even the patentability of isolated genetic material. The conference will discuss recent cases opining on statutory subject matter and guidelines planned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to assist Examiners in determining whether a claimed invention qualifies as statutory subject matter.
The America Invents Act, the most significant legislative reform in Patent Law since 1952, was enacted in September 2011 after a long awaited delay in Congress and the Senate. The US Patent and Trademark Office is actively soliciting input as it formulates rules for examination in view of the new Act. Maintaining, planning and enforcing patent rights will likely change in light of the new law and rules. Controversial issues raised by the Act will be discussed in detail. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Gain insight into recent caselaw regarding statutory subject matter from the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, top Patent Office Officials, academics and experienced practitioners and commentators.
Obtain information from the Director of Patent Legal Administration regarding plans for implementation of the new patent law by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Acquire a practical understanding of the implications of the new Act on patent practice and the establishment and maintenance of patent portfolios.
Learn litigation strategies for successful enforcement and defense tactics.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Anyone involved in managing work pertaining to obtaining and enforcing patent rights, including patent prosecutors and litigators in private practice or in-house at corporations or universities.
EVENING WITH THE HONORABLE RANDALL R. RADER The night before the conference there will be a dinner sponsored by the Federal Circuit Bar Association and Judge Rader will make some brief remarks. The dinner will be from 6-9 p.m.
DINNER AND CONFERENCE: $299
DINNER ONLY: $100
SPACE IS LIMITED REGISTER EARLY
| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
| 9:00 |
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS |
Professor Andrew Beckerman-Rodau
Co-Director, Intellectual Property Law Concentration Suffolk University Law School
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| 9:10 |
SHIFTING SANDS IN SECTION 101 SUBJECT MATTER |
- Bilski, Prometheus, Myriad, Classen Immunotherapies, Cyber Source
- USPTO Guidelines in view of Bilski
- Other Pending Cases
MODERATOR:
Attorney Mary Murray
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, P.C. PANEL:
Honorable Randall R. Rader, Chief Judge
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Attorney Paul J. Cronin
Hayes, Bostock & Cronin LLC
Professor Dennis Crouch
University of Missouri School of Law
Patently-O
Attorney N. Scott Pierce
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, P.C.
Attorney Raymond Chen, Deputy General Counsel for IP Law and Solicitor
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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| 12:00 |
LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
“Technology Knows No Boundaries”
Judge Randall R. Rader, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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| 2:00 |
THE IMPACT OF PATENT REFORM |
MODERATOR:
Attorney N. Scott Pierce
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, P.C. PANEL:
Attorney Brian Hanlon
Director of the Office of Patent Legal Administration U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Attorney Mary Murray
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, P.C.
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| 3:30 |
LITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE |
MODERATOR:
Professor Eileen M. Herlihy
New England Law | Boston PANEL:
Attorney David J. Brody
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, P.C.
Attorney Lee Bromberg
McCarter English, LLP
Attorney Barbara Fiacco
Foley Hoag LLP
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Friday, February 24, 2012 |
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Tuition is $249.00. The course materials for this program will be published electronically and will be emailed to you prior to the conference. If you would like to purchase a hard copy, there will be an additional charge of $35.00. It will be sent after the conference.
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| Walk-Ins: |
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Please call 617.573.8627 to confirm space availability.
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There is a $15.00 cancellation fee if you cancel the business day before. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials.
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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 and 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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