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Webinar: Significant Developments in Copyright Law: 2022 Edition
Join Copyright Interest Group chairs Marcus Peterson and John Wierzbicki for an entertaining and informative look back at the most significant developments in copyright law over the past year.
Webinar: An Overview of the Patent Pro Bono Program and of Professional Responsibility and Practice Before the USPTO
The Office of Enrollment and Discipline (“OED”) will discuss the Patent Pro Bono Program as well as professional responsibility and practice before the USPTO.
Webinar: Buckle Up: 2022 Hot Topics in Consumer Protection
This program will provide a crash course on federal and state consumer protection priorities, with practical tips to help avoid a collision.
Webinar Replay: How to Ensure a Smooth Sail at the PTAB: Best Practices for Petitioners & Patent Owners
PTAB trial proceedings are a significant hurdle to patent enforcement and monetization. The preliminary stage of a trial is perhaps the most critical period for patent owners. And discretionary denials and changes to patent owner testimonial evidence have greatly impacted the strategy for effective preliminary responses. If the patent owner is unable to avoid institution, the trial concludes in a final written decision. Potential pitfalls face parties here too, and an effective trial strategy requires briefing matters of significance, not wasting money on distractions, and a comprehensive understanding of direct testimony, cross-examination, briefing and motion practices, and inter partes and ex parte amendment procedures. The panel will discuss these complex proceedings and their relationship to patent enforcement.
Webinar: Properly Prepping Your Musicology Expert in the Age of Dark Horse
The last several years have seen a shift in trends related to the doctrines of copyright similarity and substantial similarity as applied to works of music. Blurred Lines, Dark Horse, Stairway to Heaven and more have led to circuit splits and complications in how to approach these doctrines from a litigation strategy standpoint. Join Judith Finell, expert musicologist, in exploring what you need to know about how to best prepare your expert for your biggest copyright infringement cases.
Webinar Replay: The Changing Climate on Pharma Patents, Healthcare Investment, and Drug Pricing & Accessibility
Due to evolving social and legal issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate on pharmaceutical patents and their intersection with healthcare, drug pricing, and accessibility has changed. This panel will discuss the impact of recent policy changes and proposals for reform on incentives for drug development and patient accessibility. Discussion topics will include the relationship between drug development costs and pricing, the importance of incentives such as intellectual property, and the role of the government in drug development and access for evolving patient needs.
Webinar Replay: Cannabis-Related Patents in a Changing World
A discussion on thoughtful strategies for protecting cannabis and related products in light of a quickly changing legal landscape. Learn how to outline and execute an IP strategy that builds value from seed to smoke and be ready for the next big transaction or to ensure fair and honest competition in the marketplace.
Webinar Replay: The Brave New World of AI-Enabled Technologies IP Protection & Ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology has widespread applications and is increasingly becoming important to the production of goods and services. Commercialization of AI-enabled technology and big data processes requires an incentive system such as intellectual property protection to help promote investment and innovation. This, however, poses legal and ethical challenges. This panel will address IP rights in AI, ethical concerns in the use of AI, and tips on operationalizing AI ethics for your company to achieve the right balance between adequate protection and ethical use.
Webinar: Differences Between Copyright Law under the Continental System and the U.S. Common Law system and its influence on treaties with emphasis on Neighboring Rights protection
This webinar will discuss how the differences between the concept of copyright and neighboring rights under the common law countries system and the continental system of law has influenced the conventions thar are applicable to the United States and Europe, and the effects these disparities have in the international protection of neighboring rights, particularly in the area of audiovisual copyrights.
Webinar Replay: Swim with the Tide – Best Practices for Patent Due Diligence and IP Licensing for Technology Transactions and M&A
Commonly occurring mistakes in tech- and IP-related agreements can be fatal to both daily operations, as well as to future M&A prospects of a company. Missing, overbroad, or insufficiently scoped IP-related provisions (e.g., ownership, licenses, covenants not to sue, affiliate definitions, representations & warranties/indemnities, liability limitations, assignability clauses, and fee structures) can create waves, if not tsunamis
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