Thursday, December 22, 2011

Winter Meeting Program Highlights - Last Chance for the Best Deal!

LES (USA & Canada)

The last day to save $200 on Winter Meeting registration is December 31. This is your last chance for the lowest rate, so don't miss out!

 

From dealmaking to IP strategy to legal trends and more, the LES Winter Meeting, March 12-14 in Anaheim, will focus on cutting-edge issues in the high tech space, with overlapping content in clean tech, nanotechnology and medical devices.

 

Here are just some of the outstanding sessions you can expect:

 

The i4i v. Microsoft Story: Behind the Scenes
Loudon Owen, Chairman, i4i / Principal, Patent Monetization
Loudon Owen shares the story of this case and reveals important details, including motivations to bring suit, funding decisions, and strategies for the Supreme Court, as well as lessons learned for i4i and others in the patent and business community. Read more.

 

Trends Inside the Courtroom: What Every Licensing Professional Should Know

Ronald J. Schutz, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi

Named one of the "Top 10 Winning Litigators in the US," seasoned litigator Ronald Schutz shares his insight on key trends within the court as they relate to licensing, and how those engaged in licensing can learn and benefit from what's happening. Read more.

 

The Global Commons: Sharing Knowledge in a Connected World

Catherine M. Casserly, CEO, Creative Commons

Proponents of the global commons movement view IP and other policy concerns as too often impeding discovery by limiting access to, and re-use of, scientific research. Cathy Casserly will explore this challenge with the audience. Read more.

 

Invention Capital: What It is and Why the World Needs More of It

Patrick Ennis, Ph.D, Head of Global Technology, Intellectual Ventures

Whether the world needs a way to stop malaria, generate large amounts of clean energy, or revolutionize mobile satellite communications, Intellectual Ventures is inventing solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. Find out how. Read more.

 

Anatomy of a Patent License: Dissecting It With Litigation Scalpels

Morgan Chu, Partner, Irell & Manella

Described as "the most gifted trial lawyer in the US," Morgan Chu will share how a patent license looks in the spotlight of litigation, as well as what happened in City of Hope v. Genentech, which resulted in the largest judgment upheld on appeal by California courts in any area of law. Read more.

 

LES-AUTM JOINT PLENARY SESSION: Mock Oral Arguments

Honorable Randall Rader, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

This session promises to be an entertaining alternative format during which the litigants will debate a topic of interest to those involved in technology transfer. Read more.

 

Plus, don't miss Mini-Plenary sessions focused on nanotechnology, medical devices and clean tech, and 12 interactive workshops.

 

Don't forget that December 31 is the last day to save $200 with the Super Early Registration Rate. Register now!

 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim!

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