The Intellectual
Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) will be holding its annual IP Law
Symposium from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 2, 2012 at the Standard Club in
Chicago, IL. The Symposium will offer
presentations on the following topics:
• State of the Court in the N.D. of Illinois -- Hon. James Holderman, Chief Judge, N.D. of Illinois
• Top Issues in Patent Law -- Edward Manzo, Husch Blackwell
• AIA Statute and Rules -- to be presented by Janet Gongola, Patent Reform Coordinator, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Ethical Issues -- Wendy Muchman, ARDC
• Patent Case Management, Including Revised Local Patent Rules and E-discovery -- panel including Margaret Duncan, McDermott, Will & Emery (moderator); Hon. Kathleen O'Malley, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; Hon. James Holderman, Chief Judge, N.D. Illinois; Hon. Matthew Kennelly, N.D. Illinois; George Pappas, Covington & Burling LLP; and Paul K. Vickrey, Niro, Haller & Niro
• Federal Circuit Panel Discussion -- panel including Charles Shifley, Banner & Witcoff (moderator); Hon. Kathleen O'Malley, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; Hon. James Holderman, Chief Judge, N.D. Illinois; and George Pappas, Covington & Burling LLP
A complete list of topics to be covered during the Symposium and of speakers and panelists can be found here. The registration fee for the Symposium is $275 (IPLAC members) or $425 (non-members). Those registering on or before October 27, 2012 will receive a $50 discount off the registration fee. The registration fee includes hot breakfast buffet and luncheon buffet. Those interested in registering can do so here.
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