"Conference Overview Intellectual property has now become one of an organization’s most valuable business assets – with heavy pressure for IP leaders to create strong ROI from patent portfolios. IP owners are also facing broader challenges such as new federal legislation, increased threats from NPEs, and educating and collaborating across their organization. The IP Monetization: […]

"This program is designed to address the more complex and practical issues that arise in drafting and negotiating IP licenses, as well as tips for specific industries. This program will feature updates on current legal developments, present case studies highlighting best practices, provide tactical guidance for negotiating frequently contested issues, and provide a framework for […]

"DESCRIPTION With the latest truce between Apple and Google, the smartphone patent wars appear to have come to an end. This conflagration was expensive and left many of the players bruised. It also fundamentally seems to have changed the laws of the land. What technologies are next in line, and what are the warning signs […]

"The practice of law is demanding. SVIPLA is pleased to have Michelle Galloway, Partner, Cooley, returns to discuss current research regarding the impact of chronic stress and how it can negatively impact how you practice law. How can you identify practice-related stressors and what can you do about them? Specific strategies will be discussed for […]

"The Copyright Society of the USA's Midwest Chapter and the Copyright Practice Group of Brinks Gilson & Lione are pleased to present a program on: Fair Use in Fiction Works with Michael Donaldson of Donaldson & Callif, LLP, Beverly Hills, California Lunch will be served. Cost: CSUSA Members: FREE Please sign in to receive the member rate. […]

"DESCRIPTION Patent litigation case law has been evolving rapidly over the last few years. Damages experts have been evolving their methodology, in response. Patent values, royalties and settlement strategies are changing as well. Join us as our panel of experts delves in-depth into how these issues are affecting patent value. MODERATOR Chris Bakewell, Global Practice […]

"Lawyers Who Write Featuring Don Passman, Michael Donaldson, Alexandra Darraby and Corey Field This panel of leading lawyers who are also legal writers will discuss their books, guides, treatises, and crime novels. A must-attend for anyone who writes about the law or who is a lawyer who writes novels, screenplays, blogs. Additional details to come. […]

"3D Printing has emerged as one of the most disruptive technologies and its impact on our commercial and personal lives has yet to be measured. On the one hand, personalization will improve technology across industries, from automotive to medical to recreational. On the other hand, moving mass produced products under personal control will greatly challenge what properties businesses […]

"PEER-TO-PEER DISCUSSIONS & NETWORKING The IP100 Executive Forum is a unique and exclusive gathering of senior executives charged with the IP decision-making responsibilities within their organizations. The IP100 focuses on strategic issues related to IP business, including IP valuation, best practices in deal structure, IP strategy and organizational alignment. Held annually, the event explores the […]

"Enforceable patents fuel American innovation and economic growth. But the innovation cycle in the United States has deteriorated with the erosion of legal patent rights and remedies and the rule set for US patents has changed. The sum of the risks and uncertainty is daunting to innovators, business owners, and investors. New IP Business Models: […]

"A provision in the America Invents Act (AIA) mandates that the USPTO “work with and support intellectual property law associations across the country in the establishment of pro bono programs designed to assist financially under-resourced independent inventors and small businesses.” To this end, the largest patent pro bono program in the U.S., called the California […]

"Meet the minds behind the licensing of such mega-hits and teams as Star Trek, Star Wars, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and the media & technology companies that fuel them, including Technicolor, Dolby Laboratories, TiVo, and Starz!"

"With the largest economy in Europe and the fourth-largest GDP in the world, Germany is one of the first destinations for Silicon Valley technology companies going global.  The intellectual property laws in Germany differ significantly from those in the United States.  Pitfalls face companies that ignore the differences, and there are interesting opportunities for those […]

"This new, one-day, deal-centric course has been designed by experienced LES executives for business and licensing (newer to the field) professionals in USA & Canada. Whether it is a trademark, international brand, copyright, patent, knowhow, trade secrets or a combination of some/all of these, recent transactions and auctions have confirmed the value of IP in […]

"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. Yet IP leaders are being asked internally to deliver onrevenue targets by proactively monetizing, licensing, selling and enforcing their IP assets. This surge in IP commercialization means that companies now have […]

"Following a successful inception in 2014, Premier Cercle™ is teaming up with Institutional Investor Magazine and Managing Intellectual Property to organize a sequel of the IP Finance that will showcase and discuss the best practices from patent holders, entitled, investors, bankers, financiers, PE, firms, regulators, plaintiffs and defendants which make the most of their immaterial […]

"What are the outer limits of copyright protection? Which cases push those boundaries, establishing the very edge of protectability? Courts have sometimes struggled with where to draw the line in terms of copyright protection, handing down decisions in outlier cases that establish the limits of copyright for works ranging from jewelry design, costumes, and fonts to gardens and […]

"Following the Supreme Court’s June 2014 decision in Alice Corporation v. CLS Bank, software remains eligible for patent protection. However, many existing patents have been invalidated as unpatentable “abstract ideas” under the Alice framework and experience shows that it is now much more difficult to obtain software patents from the USPTO. This panel discussion will […]

"The second annual Managing Intellectual Property International Women's Leadership Forum returns to New York on June 4 2015. It will focus on US and global IP developments, and will provide an opportunity for women in IP to hear the latest thoughts from senior leaders on subjects such as: litigation; protecting your patents; challenges in the […]

"Despite growth rates in Asia making negative headlines in recent times, they still leave their European peers far behind. With 7.7% growth China takes the lead, making East Asia one of the most attractive investment opportunities for European companies. However, Asia’s IP protection and enforcement often prove difficult for European companies, and a bias of […]

"This year’s Trade Mark Conference will offer an overview of key case law and proposed trade mark and community trade mark legislative reform  as well as practical solutions for handling online infringement and anti-counterfeiting. The Conference will provide IP professionals with a comprehensive and practical assessment of the trade mark landscape and arm you with […]

"Developing, managing and protecting your patents forms part of the strategy of your business. Technology and competition continue to affect the nature of patents, presenting new risks and opportunities, while the introduction of the UPC and its implications for the UK Courts still unclear. In today’s market you can be confident on ways you can […]

"For today’s intellectual property executive, all roads converge toward Defense and Litigation: NPEs, corporate trolls, and the AIA have multiplied the number of IP lawsuits. In this environment, an effective, up-to-date Defense Strategy is a must-have for operating companies. This conference examines IP Defense from soup to nuts, including best and latest defense strategies, preparing […]

"For today’s intellectual property executive, all roads converge toward Defense and Litigation: NPEs, corporate trolls, and the AIA have multiplied the number of IP lawsuits. In this environment, an effective, up-to-date Defense Strategy is a must-have for operating companies. This conference examines IP Defense from soup to nuts, including best and latest defense strategies, preparing […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Join the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA in a joint event welcoming Nancy Wolff, law partner at Cowan, Debaets, Abrahams, & Sheppard, LLP, artist David Graham, and Philly Photo Arts Center’s Director Sarah Stolfa for this conversation on the newest developments […]

From the Managing IP Website: "The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and IP Academy Singapore organise IP Week @ SG as an annual platform for business and IP professionals to meet, network and share ideas on trends, developments and challenges in IP.Now in its fourth year, IP Week @ SG will take place at […]

From the Managing IP Website: "The smooth introduction of China’s new specialised IP courts means the strength of patent protection in China is greater than ever and the high value of intellectual property remains at the top of the agenda. In addition, technology and increasing competition continue to affect the nature of patents, presenting new […]

From the Managing IP Website: "With final decisions of the European Patent Reform and the Unified Patent Court imminent, it is essential that the specifics are understood and analysed in order to adapt your strategy. The MIP European Patent Reform Forum will examine the new court and financial considerations of the unitary patent in detail. […]

From the Managing IP Website: "With final decisions of the European Patent Reform and the Unified Patent Court imminent, it is essential that the specifics are understood and analysed in order to adapt your strategy. The MIP European Patent Reform Forum will examine the new court and financial considerations of the unitary patent in detail. […]

From the Event Page: "The Future of Innovation and Licensing in the Americas Hear from Experts – Learn & Network – Dinner & Pub Event"

"Using court documents and dozens of audio examples, this presentation will provide a detailed discussion of the expert musicology testimony and the jury instructions in the recent "Blurred Lines" music copyright case. It will also situate the case in the context of other well-known music infringement cases and unchallenged examples of musical homage and allusion […]

From the Managing IP Website: "With the world becoming more connected and customers spending a significant amount of their time online, it is crucial to be able to navigate this new landscape to protect and manage your brand in the right way. With the rise of social media and online marketplaces, marketing infringing goods and […]

"Intellectual property has now become one of an organization’s most valuable business assets – with heavy pressure for IP leaders to create strong ROI from patent portfolios. IP owners are also facing broader challenges such as new federal legislation, increased threats from NPEs, and educating and collaborating across their organization. The IP Monetization: New York […]

"For today’s intellectual property executive, all roads converge toward Defense and Litigation: NPEs, corporate trolls, and the AIA have multiplied the number of IP lawsuits. In this environment, an effective, up-to-date Defense Strategy is a must-have for operating companies. This conference examines IP Defense from soup to nuts, including best and latest defense strategies, preparing […]

"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. Yet IP leaders are being asked internally to deliver on revenue targets by proactively monetizing, licensing, selling and enforcing their IP assets. This surge in IP commercialization means that […]

"Join us for the Opening Celebration of the USPTO Silicon Valley Regional Office, presented by Silicon Valley Leadership Group in partnership with local community partners. This once-in-a-lifetime event marks the fruition of seven years of advocacy lead by the City of San Jose in partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and others in the […]

"A company’s trademarks and copyrights are some of its most important – and public-facing – assets. While the digital age of e-commerce, mobile advertising and social media can connect a brand or product directly to consumers – it also breeds piracy and counterfeiting. This means lost sales and eroded brand equity. Today’s trademark and copyright […]

"The fair use defense has received a lot of press and attention in recent years, but there are many other significant legal defenses available to those accused of infringement. Put together by the CSUSA New York Chapter, this panel features Nick Bartelt, Richard Dannay and Nancy J. Mertzel who will discuss both the basic fundamentals […]

"Two years ago, with the 35th anniversary of the 1976 Copyright Act heralding the first terminations of post-1978 grants, all eyes were on terminations under Section 203 of the Act. Since then, litigation has erupted over the propriety of the termination notices, disputes about ownership, and whether the copyrights in question were works-made-for-hire; still other […]

"Please join our Northern California Chapter for an update on local developments in music copyright with particular emphasis on impact on technology companies. Lunch will be provided. California State CLE credit will be provided, pending approval. SPEAKERS Kenneth L. Steinthal, King & Spalding LLP Karen Frank, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP Registration Closes 12/15/15"

"Please join our Northern California Chapter for an overview of significant copyright decisions over the past year or so by Robert Clarida. Lunch will be served. SPEAKER Robert W. ClaridaRobert W. Clarida, a partner at the New York firm of Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC, is widely recognized for his intellectual property expertise, having received […]

"Please join the Copyright Society of the USA New York Chapter for a conference produced in conjunction with GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies and Musonomics. Following a keynote address by Jacqueline Charlesworth, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, U.S. Copyright Office, participants can choose between a technology track and a law and policy track. The […]

"COPYRIGHT CONVERSATION WITH HOWARD KING Presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA and AIMP Ed McPherson, partner with McPherson Rane LLP will interview Howard King, partner with King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP, about the Blurred Lines decision, its impact on the music industry, and the future of sampling, […]

Santa Clara Law’s Entrepreneurs’ Law Clinic and Santa Clara University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is partnering with the Silicon Valley USPTO to present “Speed Dating for Startups” on February 11, 2016 at the Silicon Valley USPTO, 26 S. Fourth Street, San Jose. The event will feature a networking reception sponsored by Fenwick & West […]

From the Center Force 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 […]

From the IPI Website: "The IPI-ConfEx is the most significant patent information conference in Europe. For the past 12 years, industry’s thought leaders have gathered together at the IPI-ConfEx for 3 days of knowledge enrichment and exclusive networking opportunities. It is the largest gathering of patent information professionals in Europe – it’s the one conference […]

From the CSUSA Website: "Please join the CSUSA Rocky Mountain Chapter for an insightful discussion of careers in intellectual property law. PANELISTS • Lauren Wallace, Business and Legal Affairs & Company Counsel, Layer 3 TV, Inc. • Kimberly Isbell, US Copyright Office • John Bergmayer, Senior Staff Attorney, Public Knowledge • Jason Everett, Chief Minority […]

From the MIP Website: "The MIP International Patent Forum is returning for its sixth year to the Hotel Pullman London St Pancras on March 9 & 10, 2016. "With large scale developments in global patent law coming into force, it is more important than ever to understand and navigate legal developments across a range of […]