American Conference Institute (ACI) will be holding its 2nd Annual Paragraph IV Disputes master symposium from September 30 to October 1, 2014 in Chicago, IL. ACI faculty will provide insights into:
• PTO Procedures utilization in a Hatch-Waxman scenario: IPR, reissue, and more;
• Teva v. Sandoz and interim Markman strategies;
• The surge in premature notice filings;
• Federal Circuit and PTO discord on obviousness finding;
• Akamai's impact on method of treatment patents;
• New safe harbor expansions and exceptions;
• Exclusivity concerns for combination products, NCEs, and generics; and
• At-risk launches, injunctions, and damages.
The conference will offer presentations on the following topics:
• Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!: Review of Key Supreme Court Cases that May Alter the Course of Paragraph IV Litigation
• Brand Name and Generic Interpretations of The Changing Paradigm for Generic Market Entry: Identifying New Due Diligence Concerns Relative to ANDA Drug Targets and Anticipating New Paragraph IV Challenges
• It's All About Timing: Exploring the Surge in Premature Paragraph IV Notice Filings and Its Consequences
• Teva v. Sandoz -- A Debate on the Standard of Review for Claim Construction: De Novo vs. Deferential
• Exploring the Use of Reissue Applications to Amend Invalidity Findings in The District Courts
• Analyzing the Evolving Utilization of IPR and Other PTO Proceedings in Paragraph IV Litigation: Brand Name and Generic Perspectives
• Understanding the Importance of Abiding by Local Rules: A Magistrate's Perspective
• A View From the Bench: The Judges Speak
• Obviousness, Obliviousness and Obscurity: Exploring New Developments Double-Patenting Type Obviousness and Federal Circuit and PTO Discord on Obvious Findings Relative to Prior Art
• Experts, Problems of Proof, Dispositive Motions and Markman Hearings: Addressing Common Dilemmas Encountered in A Paragraph IV Trial
• Understanding How the Supreme Court's Decision in Limelight v. Akamai Will Impact ANDA Litigation Involving Method of Treatment Patents
• FTC Keynote: Reverse Payment Settlements and Other Antitrust Concerns Impacting Paragraph IV Litigation in the Wake of Actavis -- to be presented by J. Maren Schmidt, Attorney, Health Care Division, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission
• The Ever Shifting Boundaries of the Safe Harbor: Determining the Scope of 271 (e)(1) Protections Relative to Paragraph IV Litigation Post Classen and Momenta
• New Exclusivity Challenges for Brand Names and Generics: Exploring Their Implications for Paragraph IV Challenges
• The Uncertain Future of At-Risk Launches: A Study of Injunctive Relief, Damages and the Impact of Protonix
• Ethical Considerations for Paragraph IV Matters Before the PTO and District Courts: Looking Beyond Inequitable
In addition, two pre-conference workshops will be offered on September 29, 2014. The first, entitled "PTO Procedures Practice Boot Camp for Paragraph IV Litigators" will be offered from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and the second, entitled "May it Please the Court: A Judge’s Perspective on Effectively and Ethically Communicating With the Court In Paragraph IV Matters," will be offered from 2:00 to 5:30 pm.
The agenda for the Paragraph IV Disputes master symposium can be found here. More information regarding the workshops can be found here. A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda, detailed descriptions of conference sessions, list of speakers, and registration form can be obtained here.
The registration fee for the conference is $2,395 (conference alone), $2,995 (conference and one workshop), or $3,595 (conference and both workshops). Those registering by August 4, 2014 will receive a $400 discount, and those registering by September 8, 2014 will receive a $200 discount. Patent Docs readers who reference the discount code "PD200" will receive $200 off the current price tier when registering. Those interested in registering for the conference can do so here, by e-mailing [email protected], by calling 1-888-224-2480, or by faxing a registration form to 1-877-927-1563.
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