"The fourth annual US Patent Forum is returning toSilicon Valley March 15 2016 Focusing on PTAB, the Federal Circuit, data analysis, and the top cases, as well as on the most important global developments, the MIP US Patent Forum, PTAB will take close look at these issues. It will shed light on the new rule […]

From the LES Website: "This one-day course provides an overview of the basics of intellectual property (IP) and licensing. It builds a practical understanding of core IP and licensing concepts from both the business and legal perspectives. Each topic, taught by both legal and business experts working as a team, is divided into five sections […]

From the LES Website: "DESCRIPTION The legal industry is undergoing a technological revolution, and a wave of acquisitions. In the last several years, Legal Technology (LegalTech) has exploded into an almost $400B market. From only 15 LegalTech companies on Angel List in 2009 to over 400 listed in 2013, technological disruption has affected every branch […]

From the Managing IP Website: "The fifth annual MIP US Patent Forum is returning to Washing D.C on Thursday March 17 2016. In light of the recent draconian environment in the US, this forum will take an in-depth analysis of post-grant proceedings before USPTO’s PTAB and examine strategies to make your patents more secure, exploring […]

From the USPTO event page: "The Silicon Valley USPTO is hosting its monthly patent brown bag lunch and learn session in its San Jose office, from noon to 1:00 p.m. A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the patent system and answer general patent questions during a live information session. This session is […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Our New England Chapter will hold a discussion of current issues in the music business from the perspectives of business people, legal advisors, reform advocates, archivists, curators, distributors and educators. The panelists’ experience in music making, music business and music copyright is wide-ranging. They will discuss current issues they face as […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Professor Jane Ginsburg will address: *How the US copyright fair use doctrine has allowed US federal judges in trademarks cases to connect with their inner comic impulses. *The conflict between trademark law’s potentially eternal duration and copyright’s constitutionally mandated limited times, particularly in the context of visual characters such as Mickey […]

From the Berkeley Law Website: "In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision in Alice v. CLS Bank and its denial of Google’s petition for certiorari in the Oracle software copyright case, new uncertainties exist about the roles that patent, copyright, and other forms of IP are and should be playing in the legal protection […]

From the USPTO Website: "The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an interactive question and answer session with the Trademark Assistance Center at the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. During this virtual meeting with the Assistance Center, participants will learn about the trademark registration process and be able to ask questions of experts through our […]

From the LES Website: "Come join us for our 16th Annual Conference. We’re having a full day of speakers, panel presentations, networking and lunch at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise World Headquarters in Palo Alto. "Our morning schedule starts with a presentation by Murray Vince, Senior Director, Strategic Business Development at Intellectual Ventures. This will be followed by […]

From the CenterForce Website: "The AIA has transformed the landscape: IP owners are finding it harder to monetize and enforce their patent portfolio and face growing hostility when they do. An ineffective enforcement strategy means loss of value to your organization, while also encouraging potential and current infringers. On the other hand, a well-run enforcement […]

From the USPTO Website: "The Silicon Valley USPTO is hosting its monthly patent brown bag lunch and learn session in its San Jose office, from noon to 1:00 p.m. A supervisory patent examiner will give an overview of the patent system and answer general patent questions during a live information session. This session is designed […]

From the SVIPLA Website: "PROGRAM In February 2016, the en banc Federal Circuit decided Lexmark v. Impression Products, which may result in a landmark Supreme Court decision later this year or in early 2017, regarding the common law patent exhaustion doctrine. The disputes relate to core issues facing many patent owners: when does the patent […]

From the USPTO Website: "The Bay Area intellectual property community is invited to attend a cocktail reception and hear remarks from local leaders in intellectual property as we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 21, 2016 at the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. World IP Day is celebrated around the world to […]

From the USPTO Website: "Robust intellectual property (IP) systems help promote innovation, creativity, and economic growth. But parts of the developing world lack the infrastructure, resources, or expertise to unlock the full potential of their IP systems and assets. Voluntary private and public sector assistance can help these regions make IP systems easier to use […]

From the CSUSA Website: "The DC Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA is pleased to join the the Federal Circuit Bar Association in cosponsoring the next program in the American University Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property's ongoing Supreme Court Series. A panel of counsel for amici and parties will discuss the […]

From the LES website: "Celebrate World IP Day 2016, the theme of which is "Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined," by joining us for an hour long docent tour of the Film, Video, New Media and other Modern Art galleries at Art Institute of Chicago. A networking reception will follow. LES Chicago Chapter is co-hosting this event […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Join the CSUSA Los Angeles Chapter for a discussion with attorney Martin Singer, who has represented dozens of celebrities in connection with online hacks, invasion of privacy, and misappropriation of protected content."

From the LES Website: "Introduction This one-day, deal-centric course has been designed by experienced License Executives Society (LES) (U.S.A. & Canada) executives for business and licensing professionals who are newer to the field in the United States and Canada. Whether it is a trademark, international brand, copyright, patent, knowhow, trade secrets, or a combination of […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Music cases have been making headlines recently. The lines of copyright infringement have been blurred (pun intended) as courts struggle with applying differing and ill-defined tests for substantial similarity. And as the substantial similarity doctrine has struggled to keep up, many have wondered if fair use should play a larger role […]

From the LES website: "New York City is home to a vibrant innovation ecosystem. From incubators to academic research centers to established private biotech companies and top pharmaceutical companies, innovation is thriving. Even with a wealth of talent and resources, the urban environment presents challenges in bringing innovative ideas to market. Join a discussion with […]

From the SVIPLA Website: "John C. Jarosz and Michael J. Chapman, economists with Analysis Group, Inc., will present an overview of the types of relief that are available in patent cases, and then discuss a host of Federal Circuit decisions that have been handed down over the last 6 years that have dramatically altered the […]

From the CenterForce Website: "The IP Landscape Has Changed: But Has Your Strategy? The IP environment has been turned upside-down over the last 24 months: ALICE v CLS cast uncertainty on the very nature of what's patentable Octane & Highmark ​decisions loosened up fee shifting standards Post issuance proceedings can create ​risky outcomes USPTO's 2nd […]

Protecting your intellectual property: A series of monthly programs presented by our Government Contracts team Please join us for the first installment of a new series of programs on intellectual property (IP) and the federal contracting process. These 90-minute lunch programs will provide practical information on how companies that provide products or services to the […]

SAN JOSE SEMINAR "PROTECTING YOUR IP OVERSEAS: WIPO SERVICES & INITIATIVES" Monday, October 31, 2016 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM City Hall of San Jose, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose In cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association, American Intellectual Property […]

http://cf-conferences.com/conferences/the-ip-strategy-summit-silicon-valley-2016/overview The IP Landscape Has Changed: But Has Your Strategy? The IP environment has been turned upside-down over the last 24 months: ALICE v CLS cast uncertainty on the very nature of what's patentable Octane & Highmark decisions loosened up fee shifting standards Post issuance proceedings can create risky outcomes USPTO's 2nd round of AIA […]

http://les-svc.org/event/les-silicon-valley-presents-preserving-patent-rights-in-an-open-source-environment/ DESCRIPTION:  For over two decades, software developers and licensing professionals have argued about whether patent protection had any place in an open source development and distribution model. A couple of Silicon Valley IP veterans will address this question at a joint SVIPLA and the Licensing Executives Society-Silicon Valley Chapter dinner program. Mark Radcliffe, Global […]

http://www.managingip.com/stub.aspx?stubid=32819 Registration is free of charge for in-house IP counsel, in-house patent / trade mark counsel, heads of legal Private practice save over $300 on membership to the Global Women in IP Network before Friday, 7 October REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - A single delegate place at the MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum 2016 in Palo Alto - Documentation […]

http://www.managingip.com/stub.aspx?stubid=32741 http://www.managingip.com/pdfs/MIPEUPatentUSA2016/EUPatent16PA.pdf Academics, in-house IP counsel, in-house patent counsel and R&D professionals attend for FREE PAYMENT: All registration fees and invoices (where applicable) must be settled 14 days from the invoice issue date or the event date, whichever is sooner.  

https://www.anticounterfeitingsummitwest.com/ Actionable Strategies to Reduce Product Counterfeiting & Strengthen Your Brand Protection Initiatives Despite all your efforts to reduce trademark infringement and counterfeiting upon your brand, the fight continues. In today’s price-competitive and technology savvy marketplace, it’s imperative to develop a multi-disciplined approach to fighting the AC&BP uphill battle.  Although no brand is exempt from […]

The Next Frontier in Health Care   An in-depth look at why and how you and your body repair injury Protecting the IP medical miracles of tomorrow When “living medicines” will change the field of medical care The program will show and cover the ground-breaking research taking place at the UC Davis Medical Center in […]

Intellectual Property (IP) Essentials for Emerging Businesses In this seminar you will learn: How to identify your business’ IP How and why to protect your IP with an eye to obtaining financing, IPO, acquisition or becoming a market leader Why it’s important to include international planning when you plan your IP strategy How your written […]

The IP Landscape Has Changed: But Has Your Strategy? The IP environment has been turned upside-down over the last 24 months: ALICE vs CLS cast uncertainty on the very nature of what's patentable  Octane & Highmark  decisions loosened up fee shifting standards Post issuance proceedings can create  risky outcomes How Does All This Impact Your Portfolio Strategy? Come join thought leaders for […]

"National Security & International Trade: What IP Lawyers Need to Know” Thursday, February 23, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (just north of San Antonio Road) 6:00 p.m. - Registration, networking, cocktails 6:30 p.m. - Buffet Supper 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Program From industrial espionage and cybersecurity to trade […]

In this presentation, Jim Nieters reveals lessons from the outliers— from experience-led companies that have become #1 in their marketplaces by differentiating on the experience. These elusive disruptors function differently from other companies. Jim reveals how the each of the most successful companies today defines and works collaboratively to produce differentiated experience outcomes and propels […]

This presentation will address two precedential decisions handed down by the TTAB in 2016, In re Morgan Brown, 119 USPQ2d 1350 (TTAB 2016) and In re JJ206, LLC, dba JuJu Joints, 120 USPQ2d 1568 (TTAB 2016).In Morgan Brown, the TTAB upheld the refusal of an application for HERBAL ACCESS for “retail store services featuring herbs” […]

The 2017 USC Gould School of Law Intellectual Property Institute will be held on March 21, 2017 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California. Register now for this must-see conference that will feature the following list of national speakers presenting on cutting edge patent, copyright and trademark issues.  Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman […]

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Presents Patent Arbitration Program - Streamed and Live! -  The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' North American, New York, and European Branches will collectively conducting a three-hour multi-city Patent Arbitration Program that will be streamed live on March 22, 2017. There will be four live […]

Program:  A patent portfolio is the intersection of technology, law, and business. A smaller company, especially, needs a deft practitioner to set up processes and execute strategies to maximize the conversion of an IP budget into IP value, and the practitioner must do so in the context of the business of the particular company. This […]

The IP Landscape Has Changed: But Has Your Strategy? The IP environment has been turned upside-down over the last 24 months: ALICE vs CLS cast uncertainty on the very nature of what's patentable Octane & Hoghmark decisions loosened up fee shifting standards Post Issuance Proceedings can create risky outcomes USPTO's 2nd round of AIA changes […]

The LES Silicon Valley chapter is pleased to host this inaugural event in the LES Leading Edge Series, which will bring together thought leaders in business and technology to explore a wide range of emerging Intellectual Capital Management (ICM) issues at the forefront of the innovation economy. Keynote Address: "Behavioral Issues in Licensing of SEPs […]

IP lawyer Patrick Reilly shares his legal knowledge and how to protect your business no matter which industry you're in. Most tech start-ups have intellectual capital to protect. It may simply be know-how, a trademark, a novel product concept, an algorithm, or perhaps a business or IT process you created along the way. Whatever it […]

A free event offered by the Silicon Valley USPTO. Description: "Did you know that patents offer country-by-country protection? Learn how to help your clients protect their intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions. Michael Neas, Deputy Director of International Patent Legal Administration, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a two-hour seminar reviewing the considerations and […]

John Cabeca (Silicon Valley USPTO), David Simon (Salesforce), and Martin Arastafar (Ring Central) will give us their insight into both patent prosecution and litigation practice before the USPTO. Sheila Martinez-Lemke (Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson) will moderate. The panel will cover: The USPTO Section 101 and 112 Guidelines Patent Trial and Appeal Board revisions to […]

The Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association will host its June 20, 2019 program “Changing Landscape of IP: Emerging Practices,” at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Palo Alto, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Hear perspectives on emerging practices from global IP practitioners, including emerging IP services and outsourcing of certain IP functions, perspectives on how machine learning and/or […]

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, SFIPLA will host the 22nd Annual SFIPLA Bay Area Job Fair for rising 2L and 3L law students. This year’s event is being held at and is co-sponsored by the University of San Francisco School of Law. For more information regarding this event, please visit the SFIPLA Website event page.

Stanford Law School's Law, Science, and Technology program is offering an intensive one-week summer course, consisting of an overview of U.S. Intellectual Property law with specific attention to IP in the field of high-tech. The intended audience for this course is international IP attorneys who are new to Silicon Valley, but anyone interested in taking […]

The San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association is once again hosting its annual Seminar over the weekend of September 20 – 22, at the lovely Indian Springs Resort & Spa in Calistoga – Napa Valley, CA. They are looking forward to hosting three days of networking, learning, and relaxation for IP professionals and their families. […]