Design patents can play a key role in protecting almost any innovation that has a visual component. From consumer products like shoes and smartphones, to graphical user interfaces, to product packaging and retail sales equipment—and more—design patents are a crucial tool in a comprehensive protection strategy. Read more
The UK Supreme Court has held that, if a UK standard essential patent is found to be valid and infringed, the English Patents Court may determine the terms of a global fair reasonable and non-discriminatory license. This provides SEP owners with a potentially attractive mechanism to resolve global SEP licensing disputes. But should they use it or do other European jurisdictions offer better alternatives? Read more
This webinar will take a more in-depth look at writ practice than the writs program offered in August. The speakers will discuss in detail the types of orders appellate courts may issue, as well as discuss strategies for petitions for rehearing and petitions for review in the California Supreme Court. Read more
In this fast-paced program, esteemed employment defense attorney Tracey A. Kennedy of Sheppard Mullin and renowned plaintiff employment lawyer Erin M. Pulaski of Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe will offer valuable insights and practical tips about how employment litigators should handle the peskiest and re-occurring evidentiary issues that arise during employment discrimination cases. Read more
Learn from experienced employment practitioners about how the current global COVID-19 Pandemic is impacting the workplace, including the increased use by employees of social media, politics and political activity and the impact on the remote workplace. Read more
This program will discuss the following topics: Overview of Business Succession Planning Due Diligence and Protective Measures Often Overlooked by Business Owners Pre-Sale Income Tax Planning Opportunities for Sellers Sales to Third Parties During COVID-19 Pandemic ... Read more
The world has been turned upside down and inside out by the chaos of COVID. Now with SB 1159 our elected leaders have provided a legal framework to address alleged work comp COVID claims, but some guidance is needed to all parties. Read more
Our panelists will share with you the soup to nuts details of a life as a lawyer working for the California Court of Appeal, California Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and Supreme Court of the United Status. They will explain the application and selection process, including practical tips for how much experience is typically required, the interview process, and how to accept an offer of employment. Read more