The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and Federal Circuit Bar Association Charitable and Educational Fund will be holding a panel discussion entitled "The Ethical Ramofications of Therasense" from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (EST) on November 9, 2010. A panel of experts will discuss the Therasense case shortly after the Federal Circuit hears oral argument en banc, including the effects of a subsequent decision on innovation, prosecution, licensing, and litigation, as well as the ethical ramifications of the decision.
Panelists for the program will include Rohit K. Singla of Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP, counsel for Plaintiffs-Appellants Therasense and Abbott; Rachel Krevans of Morrison and Foerster, counsel for Defendant-Appellee Bayer Healthcare; and Jim Badke of Ropes & Gray, counsel for Defendants-Appellees Becton, Dickinson and Nova Biomedical. Also invited is Raymond T. Chen, Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, counsel for amicus curiae USPTO. The Honorable Paul R. Michel, retired Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will moderate the discussion.
Those wishing to attend the panel discussion should follow the registration instructions provided here. Information and pricing for a web telecast of the discussion can be found here.
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