The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will be holding its Intellectual Property Counsels Committee (IPCC) Fall Conference & Meeting on October 18-20, 2010 in Boston, MA.  The semi-annual IPCC conference will once again be open to the public.

The conference will offer presentations on the following topics:

Tuesday, October 19:

• It's novel and inventive, but is it patentable?
• Valuing IP in the current high risk environment;
• Practice before the PTO: What is changing? What still needs to change?
• How to defend your patent in an inter partes reexam; and
• Inequitable conduct: Is reform finally in sight?

Wednesday, October 20:

• What's left of biotech method patents; and
• Tales from the edge: Reports on investment in emerging markets.

In addition, there will be a welcome reception on Monday, October 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Alibi Bar and Lounge, and a dinner reception at the New England Aquarium from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday, October 18.

A program agenda for this conference, including a list of speakers and descriptions of the presentations and events can be obtained here.

The registration fee for the conference is $425 (BIO members) or $825 (non-members).  Those interested in registering can do so here or by faxing a registration form to 1-202-488-0650.  Additional information can be found at the conference website.