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spring meeting information AIPLA 2009

AIPLA Officers 2008–2009

Teresa Stanek ReaPresident

Alan J. KasperPresident-Elect

David W. HillFirst Vice-President

William G. BarberSecond Vice-President

James PooleyImmediate Past President

Jonathan W. RichardsSecretary

Kenneth N. NigonTreasurer

Board of Directors

Gordon T. Arnold

Joseph S. Cianfrani

Robert W. Clarida

Pamela R. Crocker

Denise W. DeFranco

Amy E. Hamilton

John T. Johnson

Kimberly S. Jordahl

David J. Kappos

Naomi Abe Voegtli

Mark L. Whitaker

Anthony M. Zupcic

Q. Todd DickinsonExecutive Director, AIPLA

2009 spring meeting planning committeeFeras Alkasab

Sidley Austin, LLPDallas, TX

Salvatore AnastasiBarley Snyder, LLC

Berwyn, PA

W. Todd BakerOblon Spivak McClelland

Maier & Neustadt, PCAlexandria, VA

Alyson BarkerHowrey, LLP

Irvine, CA

Harry BartonPhelps Dunbar, LLP

New Orleans, LA

Shannon L. BeechKirby Eades Gale Baker

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Stephen E. BelisleFitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

Washington, DC

Mary Jo BoldinghFoley & Lardner, LLP

Chicago, IL

Kristiana M. BruggerWashington, DC

James D. CarruthShell Oil Company

Houston, TX

Brad Y. ChinSquire Sanders & Dempsey, LLP

Tysons Corner, VA

Jacques EtkowiczRatnerPrestia

Valley Forge, PA

Barbara FiaccoFoley Hoag, LLP

Boston, MA

Kenneth FrankelFinnegan Henderson Farabow

Garrett & Dunner, LLPReston, VA

Darren FranklinSheppard Mullin Richter

& Hampton, LLPLos Angeles, CA

Janet M. FuhrerRidout & Maybee, LLP

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Michael GrowArent Fox, LLP

Washington, DC

B. Brett HeavnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow

Garrett & Dunner, LLPWashington, DC

Marc A. HubbardGardere Wynne Sewell, LLP

Dallas, TX

Jonathan HudisOblon Spivak McClelland


Paul S. HunterFoley & Lardner, LLP

Madison, WI

Jeffrey H. KaufmanOblon Spivak McClelland


Jennifer KovalcikStites & Harbison, PLLC

Louisville, KY

Daphne C. LainsonSmart & Biggar/

Fetherstonhaugh & Co.Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ellen LinKirkland & Ellis, LLP

Washington, DC

David W. HillOfficer-in-Charge

First Vice-PresidentFinnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Washington, DC

J. Michael Martinez de Andino Professional Programs Chair

Hunton & Williams, LLPRichmond, VA

Steve MalinProfessional Programs Vice-Chair

Sidley Austin, LLPDallas, TX

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* spring meeting program information as of March 24, 2009.please check online for updates.

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20094 spring meeting sponsors

5-7 committee meeting descriptions

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19 spouse/guest activities & tour information

20 important meeting information

21 AIPLA spring meeting registration form

program contents

Diana LuoMorrison & Foerster, LLP

Palo Alto, CA

Mercedes K. MeyerDrinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Washington, DC

Elizabeth Ann MorganCantor Colburn, LLP

Atlanta, GA

L. Scott OliverMorrison & Foerster, LLP

Palo Alto, CA

Shayne O’ReillyHunton & Williams, LLP

Richmond, VA

Robert W. PayneLaRiviere Grubman & Payne, LLP

Monterey, CA

Lance D. ReichWoodcock Washburn, LLP

Seattle, WA

Manny W. SchecterIBM Corporation

Armonk, NY

Myrna M. SchellingCarr & Ferrell, LLP

Palo Alto, CA

Troy M. SchmelzerHogan & Hartson, LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Andrew N. SteinGoodwin Procter, LLP

New York, NY

Kevin TottisLaw Offices of Kevin Tottis

Chicago, IL

Amalia TristerGoodmans, LLP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A. Jonathan VanceKlarquist Sparkman, LLP

Portland, OR

Kimberly Van VoorhisMorrison & Foerster, LLP

Palo Alto, CA

Wilson L. WhiteKilpatrick Stockton, LLP

Atlanta, GA

Kevin WolffWolff Law Offices, PLLC

Chapel Hill, NC

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CLE information

The 2009 Spring Meeting has a total of 60 minutes of legal ethics credit for the Plenary Session on Friday, May 15, 2009, from 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon.

The 2009 Spring Meeting has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 16.0 hours [of which 1.0 hour will apply to Legal Ethics].

The maximum credit hour amount for 60-minute hour states is 16.0 [of which 1.0 hour will apply to Legal Ethics] The maximum credit hour calculation for 50-minute hour states is 19.2 hours [of which 1.2 hours will apply to Legal Ethics].

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• Alternative Dispute Resolution/Corporate Practice Th

(Joint Meeting) Resolving IP Related Disputes - There Is More Than Just One Way to Skin A Cat: Cost Effective Alternatives to Litigating IP Disputes

Corporate counsel is constantly confronted with handling disputes about intellectual property. Disputes may range from oral exchanges, to written exchanges, to formal papers filed with adjudicatory tribunals. Although each dispute deserves attention and requires resources to resolve, not all can receive the same level of attention and resources, particularly in these economically stressed times. Through generalized examples the presenters will provide practical ideas for using and customizing ADR for creatively resolving domestic and international IP disputes in comparison to litigated alternatives.

• American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation (AIPLEF) (Committee Members Only) W

• Amicus (Committee Members Only) W

• Anti-Counterfeiting & Anti-Piracy WThe committee addresses legislative, judicial, and enforcement issues relating to the counterfeiting of trademarks and piracy of copyrighted works. The committee coordinates its efforts with other organizations to strengthen the IP communities’ voice in strengthening US laws and regulations in an effort to combat counterfeiting and piracy. The following four Sub-Committees work toward these goals: (1) Enforcement: headed by Sherri Schornstein this group will, inter alia, coordinate AIPLA’s anti-counterfeiting efforts with those of other entities and organizations such as the US Department of Justice, the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, and the United States Chambers of Commerce and will also establish a “toolkit” for corporate members to assist companies in developing comprehensive programs to counter counterfeiting and piracy. (2) Programming and Education: Kieran Doyle heads this Sub-Committee which will work with the programming committees to develop content for upcoming meetings and online programming on various topics relating to anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy. (3) Legislation and Treaties: Jeffrey Kaufman heads this Sub-Committee which will continue to monitor and report on legislative and Executive Branch activity including the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). It is anticipated that the Administration, through the office of the Trade Representative, will continue to work with other countries to ACTA. (4) Decisional Law: headed by Brett August, this Sub-Committee will track relevant anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy case law and regularly update our members on these cases and their holdings.

At the beginning of 2009, Amy Cahill was appointed as the Committee’s liaison to the Amicus Committee. The Committee invites your participation as we pursue our goals and develop additional programming and materials.

• Antitrust Law/Electronic & Computer Law/Licensing & Management of IP Assets/Patent Litigation (Joint Committee Educational Session) WFor the Committee Educational Session description, please see pages 11-12.

• Biotechnology/Chemical Practice (Joint Meeting)Th

Role of Scientific Evidence and Scientific Experts in Litigation &Optimizing Patent Term versus Patent Claim Scope

One half of the meeting will discuss the ins and outs of reconstructing prior art examples and the use of reconstructed example as evidence in litigation. This will include discussion from a seasoned scientist, Dr. Leonard J. Chyall of Aptuit Consulting, who has previously acted as a scientific expert reproducing examples and testifying in numerous litigations. Strategy and other issues that arise during litigation and interferences will also be discussed from the perspective of a life sciences patent litigator.

The other half of the meeting will focus on optimizing patent term given

patent term adjustment, patent term extension, terminal disclaimers, and how to best avoid causes for delay in the US and abroad. Strategies and metrics for maximizing term extension will be discussed. Patent scope will be considered in view of the total effective patent term and speakers will discuss how large pharma assesses value to broad claim scope versus narrow claim scope when coming in as a purchaser of technology and where small biopharma could make their portfolios more attractive for purchase.

• Chemical Practice/Biotechnology (Joint Meeting)Th

For the Committee Meeting description, please see Biotechnology.

• Copyright Law/Trademark Internet/Trademark Law/Trademark Litigation/Trademark-Relations with the USPTO/Trademark Treaties & International Law (Joint Meeting)Th

This will be a working committee meeting where we will review and discuss several of our current initiatives in the area of trademark and copyright law, including internet-related issues. The above-referenced committees will lead short discussions in the following areas: (1) Proposed Legislation; (2) The Madrid Protocol - Is it Working?; (3) An Update on ICANN; (4) Trademarks in Asia; (5) Pending Copyright Legislation and the Reed Elsevier Case; (6) Trademark Public Education Initiative; (7) Future Trademark Program Planning and the Trademark Bootcamp. If you are interested in any of the above programs or would simply like to become more involved in any of these committees, please join us.

• Corporate Practice/Alternative Dispute Resolution Th

(Joint Meeting) For the Committee Meeting description, please see Alternative Dispute Resolution.

• Diversity in IP LawTh

We will have a general business meeting, which will include planning for a dynamic diversity-related event for the Annual Meeting. Sub-Committee and liaison updates will also be given during the business meeting.

• Education/Young Lawyers (Joint Meeting) WPractical Deposition Training for Young Lawyers

Want to improve your deposition skills? Attend Wednesday afternoon’s concurrent track one to learn about best practices in taking and defending depositions and then attend our joint meeting for an opportunity to practice your skills. Participants will have an opportunity to take and defend mock depositions and to obtain valuable feedback from experienced litigators.

• Electronic & Computer Law/Antitrust Law/Licensing & Management of IP Assets/Patent Litigation (Joint Committee

Educational Session) WFor the Committee Educational Session description, please see pages 11-12.

• Emerging Technologies/International & Foreign Law Th

(Joint Meeting) We will address emerging technologies across the world. Speakers from China, Europe, India, Japan, Latin America and the US will discuss emerging technologies and the laws governing them, particularly as the technologies and the laws evolve. The speakers individually and in panel format will discuss these and other topics in this fast-developing area. A technologist in emerging technologies is also expected to address the committee members on recent technological advances.

• EPO Liaison Council (Council Members Only) - Will Not Meet

• Fellows (Committee Members Only) Th

• Industrial Designs (Committee Educational Session) Th

For the Committee Educational Session description, please see page 16.

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• Interference/Patent Law (Joint Meeting)WFor the first part of the meeting, we have invited a USPTO Official to provide a State of the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences presentation. For the second half of the meeting, we will hold a town hall forum to discuss improving the inter partes re-examination process. This portion of the meeting will begin with Herb Hart of McAndrews Held & Malloy and Gene Rzucidlo of Hunton & Williams reporting on the discussion at the ABA-IPL Committee 104 – Patent Inter Partes Proceedings Roundtable. Members of the joint subcommittee on inter partes re-examination will also present some specific ideas and proposals for improving the inter partes re-examination process. Topics for discussion will include questions such as where should jurisdiction for re-examination lie, what level of decision-maker is appropriate to pre-order practice, what standard should be used for deciding whether to initiate a proceeding, what is the best time table for a proceeding, what are the best practices/rules for expediting proceedings, and how appeals can be stream-lined or expedited. With patent law reform back on the legislative agenda, there is a great deal of debate surrounding inter partes proceedings and the proposed post-grant review procedures. We expect this discussion will be lively and very relevant to all patent practitioners, and we welcome everyone’s participation.

• International Education - Will Not Meet

• International & Foreign Law/Emerging Technologies Th (Joint Meeting) For the Commitee Meeting description, please see Emerging Technologies.

• International Trade Commission WThe committee is hoping to make a presentation at the 2009 Annual Meeting that will include commentary from sitting and former ITC Administrative Law Judges. If the program is adopted, it will be subject to discussion at the Spring Meeting. The committee welcomes suggestions from members and from other committees on integrating this ITC content into a larger program.

The committee is in the process of developing draft legislation for Board consideration to amend Section 337 to undo the results of the Kyocera decision, and the committee will have concluded a vote on this issue before the Spring Meeting. As currently drafted, the proposed legislation would provide downstream authority to the Commission in limited exclusion order cases upon application of the EPROMs factors. The draft will be discussed at the Spring Meeting.

The committee will also discuss implementing regular updates to its website with the assistance of members from the Young Lawyers Committee, reporting on new investigations and decisions at the ITC.

The Committee’s Sub-Committee on Procedural Innovation will discuss the White Paper drafted by the Sub-Committee. In the White Paper, the committee proposes submitting comments to the ITC, for consideration by both the Commission and the Administrative Law Judges, in order to provide useful information and suggestions regarding possible new procedures and policies to assist with the Commission’s increasing caseload of Section 337 investigations. For instance, the committee might propose that the Commission consider providing the ALJs with additional legal support and providing a forum in which suggestions, such as those offered by the committee, can be considered. In addition, several US District Courts, including the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of Texas, have issued local rules specifically designed to manage patent cases more efficiently. The committee is considering proposing that the ALJs may wish to experiment with implementing some of these best practices from the District Courts.

The committee hopes to continue to attract participants for its activities and to provide useful materials and programs for the membership of AIPLA.

• Inventor Issues W

• IP Law Associations (Committee Members Only) Th

• IP Practice in Europe/Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)(Joint Committee Educational Session) W, Th

For the Committee Educational Session description please see page 16.

• IP Practice in Japan - Will Not Meet

• IP Practice in the Far East W

• IP Practice in Latin America WThe meeting will include presentations on IP topics pertinent to Latin America.

• Law Practice Management Th

The committee’s main focus this year is the preparation and the distribution of the results of the 2009 AIPLA Report on the Economic Survey. The preliminary draft of the 2009 Report will have been forwarded to the LPMC and AIPLA for review prior to the Spring Meeting. We will discuss making survey data from the 2009 Report available online and more specifically, what data to make available and in what format. We will also discuss any other outstanding issues associated with the preparation of the final draft of the Report for 2009 before it is sent to the printers.

We also intend on holding presentations and panel discussions at future meetings. We will discuss potential topics, and will also explore joint programs with other AIPLA Committees.

• Law Students WThe committee will be having a discussion-based meeting with other student members of AIPLA. The committee will discuss ideas for getting a student mentor program off the ground, the effectiveness and efficiency of our Law School Rep program, and discussing plans for facilitating student attendance at the next Annual Meeting (carpooling for travel, hosting, and hotel room sharing).

• Licensing & Management of IP Assets/Antitrust Law/Electronic & Computer Law/Patent Litigation (Joint Committee Educational

Session) WFor the Committee Educational Session description, please see pages 11-12.

• Membership Th

Solo/Small Firm Practitioner Networking ReceptionSponsored by: Jamison IP Services

We will have a five-minute business meeting. Immediately following the business meeting we will have a one-hour reception.

• Mentoring WWe will focus on preparations for the Board-approved Mentor of the Year Award, which will be handed out at the 2009 Annual Meeting. These discussions will include work on an expanded evaluations process and a decision regarding participation timing cut-offs. We also will continue discussions regarding the improvement of the committee’s webpage and the ongoing recruitment of mentors.

• Online Programs WThe committee will be reporting the results of completed online programs as well as developing and finalizing online programs for 2009 through its vendor, KRM. Ways in which the committee can perform lower cost programs in conjunction with other committees throughout vendor Citrix will be explored. The committee appreciates the recent volunteers for coordinating programs and is actively seeking additional program



Coordinators to help with developing and overseeing the growing amount of content being provided online.

• Patent Agents/Patent-Relations with the USPTO (Joint Meeting)WA USPTO Official has been invited to speak on Patent Operations, including updates on filings and fee revenues, and statistics on pre-appeal and appeal conferences. The joint session will discuss the Wyeth decision, current updates and statistics from the USPTO, including patent filings and revenues and statistics from the pre-appeal and appeal conferences and the new patent agent Sub-Committees.

• Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues WWe will continue the planning of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminars scheduled for Washington, DC (July 16-17). Committee members will also share their experiences with the new Supplemental International Search capability of PCT, and their experiences with the various International Searching Authorities including Korea and Australia.

• Patent Law/Interference (Joint Meeting) WFor the Committee Meeting description, please see Interference.

• Patent Litigation/Antitrust Law/Electronic & Computer Law/ Licensing & Management of IP Assets (Joint Committee Educational Session) WFor the Committee Educational Session description please see pages 11-12.

• Patent-Relations with the USPTO/Patent Agents (Joint Meeting)WFor the Committee Meeting description, please see Patent Agents.

• Professional Programs WThe committee will continue its work planning for the CLE sessions for the 2009 Annual Meeting. The committee will also discuss proposed topics for the 2010 Spring Meeting. The committee will continue its efforts to improve speaker and content quality and further develop topic and speaker suggestion intake methodology. The committee will endeavor during the upcoming year to increase participation by committee members, and to involve new members.

• Professionalism and Ethics (Committee Members Only)Th

• Public Appointments (Committee Members Only) - Will Not Meet

• Public Education Th

The committee is meeting to continue developing and refining its mission of communicating a message to the public about the long term benefits of patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. We have already started implementing initiatives in supporting and encouraging patent education by our members and others in primary and secondary schools, and in monitoring and positively influencing discussions of patents and IP on the internet. We are also gathering and developing stories and data to use in educating and responding to the press and to the public, in general, at all ages. These efforts are being supported through multiple channels, ranging from coordination within the AIPLA and its various committees, groups, and resources, to expanding interactions with PTO representatives, e.g., for the University Outreach program, the InventNow program for younger children, and the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame, as well as contacting the Copyright Society for insight into their anti-piracy message. We welcome anyone interested in actively participating in any way to one of these initiatives, or other areas, as we move forward. Lend a hand; be heard! We hope you will join us in this multi-faceted effort, and we look forward to seeing you at our committee meeting this Spring, or contact us whenever you have a moment.

• Special Committee on Legislation (Committee Members only) W

• Special Committee on the FDA W

• Special Committee on Mergers & Acquisitions - Will Not Meet

• Special Committee on Standards & Open SourceTh

This will be the initial kick-off meeting for the newly formed committee. The meeting will focus on priorities and initial activities to be undertaken by the committee.

• Trade Secret Law Th

In an effort to further AIPLA’s recent Board resolution to provide more time for educational programming at committee meetings, the committee will be welcoming any committee members that are interesting in preparing and coordinating such a program for the committee’s 2009 Annual Meeting. R. Mark Halligan will be soliciting ideas and volunteers for contributing to an educational program focusing on the various areas of trade secret law for presentation at the Annual Meeting.

• Trademark Committees: - Trademark Internet - Trademark Law - Trademark Litigation - Trademark-Relations with the USPTO - Trademark Treaties & International Law(Joint Meeting with Copyright Law)Th

For the Committee Meeting description, please see Copyright Law.

• US Bar Japan Liaison Council (Council Members Only) - Will Not Meet

• Women in IP Law (Breakfast Meeting)Th

Does Your Life Meet the Joy Test? TM Sponsored by: Howrey, LLP

Dash away those winter doldrums and join the committee for breakfast! We are pleased to present Philip Cohen and Laura Hess, Master Certified Coaches, from SPARCK International who will be leading us in an interactive session geared at giving us the tools for achieving work-life harmony.

Philip and Laura started SPARCK International 15 years ago and, since its inception, they have coached hundreds of individuals to their own personal success. Both Philip and Laura practiced as CPA’s for a number of years before starting SPARCK and so bring to the table real-world knowledge of the challenges facing professionals in achieving professional and personal harmony.

Come join us as they give tips on identifying your top values and making life decisions based on your values. Their guidance will be of interest to corporate and firm lawyers alike, and will run the gamut from those practicing within large organizations to those working within small, home-based businesses.

If you plan to attend, please indicate such on the registration form. All are welcome!

• Young Lawyers/Education (Joint Meeting) WFor the Commitee Meeting description, please see Education.

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W - Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Th - Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009.

Unless otherwise noted, committee meetings are open to all meeting attendees

* Committee Educational Sessions are highlighted in blue and are open to all meeting attendees and are included in the meeting’s overall CLE offering.


schedule

schedule

tuesday

wednesday

conference programtuesday, may 12 • 2009

conference programwednesday, may 13 • 2009

8:00 – 9:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration, Cyber Café, Technology Center, Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibits

committee meetings (8:00 - 9:00 am)See list of committee descriptions on pages 5-7 or at www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/committeemeetings.

8:00 am – 12:00 noon Board of Directors’ Meeting

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Spouse/Guest Tour: “San Diego Hot Spots & USS Midway” (tickets required)advanced reservations required/space is limited. see page 19 for more details.

morning concurrent track #1 (9:00 am – 12:00 noon)

Taming Dragons & Tigers: Practical Solutions for Trademark Protection in AsiaModerator: Michael I. Davis, Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, PC • New York, NY

9:00 am Entrenching Your Brand in China: Registering Your Mark, Creating Fame, and Kicking Out ImitatorsVivien Chan, Vivien Chan & Co. • Hong Kong, China

9:40 am Don’t Look Back in Danger: Developments Following the 2007 Amendment to the ‘Intent to Use’ Requirement and the Potential Impact of a False Submission to the Japanese Patent OfficeYoshikazu Iwase, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune • Tokyo, Japan

10:15 am Perfect Irony: Review of “Perfect” Trademark Licenses That Still Lead to Ugly DisputesJay K. Lee, Yoon Yang Kim Shin & Yu • Seoul, Korea

10:50 am Latest IP Trends in India: An Indian Summer?Rajendra Kumar, K&S Partners • Haryana, India

11:25 am Simplified Chinese Characters vs. Classical Chinese Characters – Why it is Necessary to File Separate Trademark Applications in China and TaiwanJulia Y.M. Hung, Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices • Taiwan, Republic of China

11:55 am Panel Discussion on Comparing Strategies & Practices

3:00 – 5:00 pm Board of Directors’/Committee Chairs’ Business Meeting

4:00 – 7:00 pm Pre-registration - open to all attendees who registered in advance.


schedulewednesday


Wielding Swords and Shields on the Patent Battlefield–New TacticsModerator: Ann M. Mueting, Meuting Raasch & Gebhardt, PA • Minneapolis, MN

9:00 am Wielding the APA Against USPTO Rules—Things to Think AboutArti K. Rai, Duke University, School of Law • Durham, NC

9:30 am Tafas/GSK - A Journey Along the Amicus Trail from Preliminary Injunction to the Federal CircuitJerry R. Selinger, Patterson & Sheridan, LLP • Dallas, TX

9:55 am The A-B-C’s of Patent Term AdjustmentPatricia Carson, Kaye Scholer, LLP • New York, NY

10:20 am Joint Patent Infringement—It’s Argued, But Does it Really Exist?Maya M. Eckstein, Hunton & Williams, LLP • Richmond, VA

10:40 am Is the Inequitable Conduct Doctrine Becoming Inequitable?David Hricik, Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law • Macon, GA

11:05 am The Impact of Opinions of Counsel on Patent Litigation Strategy in a Post-Seagate WorldCharles S. Barquist, Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Los Angeles, CA

11:30 am Obviousness Challenges, Inter Partes Reexamination vs. District Court: When is the USPTO a Superior Forum?Harold C. Wegner, Foley & Lardner, LLP • Washington, DC

11:55 am Panel Discussion


Hot Topics in Law Practice Management: Caring for your Employees While Protecting your Clients and FirmModerator: Mercedes K. Meyer, Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP • Washington, DC

9:00 am Putting Pen to Paper: Drafting Employee Guidelines to Prevent Issues Before They AriseRichard Kopenhefer, McDermott Will & Emery, LLP • Los Angeles, CA

9:35 am Facilitating Resolution of Employee Issues: Why Your Firm or Company Should Have an OmbudsmanDiana L. Hoover, Mayer Brown, LLP • Houston, TX

Preventing Workplace Discrimination: What it is, Why it Matters and How to Address It

10:05 am Growing Your Practice: Why Eliminating Discrimination Makes Sound Business SenseDavid B.Chidlaw, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP • San Diego, CA



schedulewednesday(wednesday continued)

Dispelling Myths and Preventing Crises: Addressing Mental Illness or Substance Abuse in the Workplace

10:40 am Protecting Your Firm: How Substance Abuse Puts Your Firm (and Insurance Premiums) at RiskAnthony K. Greene, Herbert L. Jamison & Co., LLC • New York, NY

11:15 am Full Disclosure vs. Privacy: If, When, and How Colleagues and Clients Should Be Advised Once Mental Illness or Substance Abuse Has Been IdentifiedMatthew Bernstein, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC • San Diego, CA

11:45 am Audience Challenge: Hypotheticals

wednesday lunch reception & luncheon (12:00 noon – 2:00 pm)

12:00 noon – 12:30 pm Luncheon Reception - Open to all registrants.

12:30 – 2:00 pm Luncheon Speaker:Tickets required.

Intellectual Property: A View from the BenchHonorable Marilyn Huff, United States District Judge-Southern District of California • San Diego, CA

afternoon concurrent track #1 (2:00 – 3:30 pm)

Depositions in Patent Litigation - Dealing with the Usual Suspects - Tips, Tricks and Best PracticesModerator: Stephen Charles Stout, Vinson & Elkins, LLP • Austin, TX (invited)

2:00 pm Inventor Depositions: Gold Mine or Land Mine?Dianne B. Elderkin, Woodcock Washburn, LLP • Philadelphia, PA

2:25 pm Rule 30(B)(6) Depositions: The Corporation SpeaksDominic Zanfardino, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione • Chicago, IL

2:45 pm Third Party Depositions: Friends or Foes?Kim Jessum, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP • Philadelphia, PA

3:05 pm Expert Depositions: Sage Advice or Waged Device?William C. Rooklidge, Howrey, LLP • Irvine, CA

3:25 pm Panel Discussion


schedulewednesday


Trademark-Related Fraud on the USPTO - Pitfalls for the Unwary During Prosecution, TTAB Proceedings and Court ActionsModerator: Jane Shay Wald, Irell & Manella, LLP • Los Angeles, CA

2:00 pm The TTAB’s New Rules of Practice - Are You Prepared?Uli Widmaier, Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson, LLP • Chicago, IL

2:25 pm The Wise and Careful Practitioner: Ethics and Trademark Practice Before the USPTOBeth M. Goldman, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP • San Francisco, CA

2:45 pm TTAB’s New Rules: How Are They Working?Christopher C. Larkin, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP • Los Angeles, CA

3:05 pm Raising the Ante: Moving from TTAB Inter Partes Proceedings into District Court LitigationLynda Zadra-Symes, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP • Irvine, CA

3:25 pm Panel Discussion


Penny for Your Thoughts and a Dollar for Your Intellectual Property Rights — Business Agreement Considerations and the Money MattersModerator: Scott Gilfillan, Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR (invited)

2:00 pm Patent Indemnification: Allocating Risks Where the Dangers of Patent Infringement Are Un-known Alan J. Kasper, Sughrue Mion, PLLC • Washington, DC

2:35 pm Impact of the Quanta v. LG Case on IP Licensing StrategiesKenneth M. Seddon, Numonyx • Chandler, AZ

2:55 pm Trademark Licensing in M&A Deals - Some Strategic Considerations for Sellers and BuyersDaniel Ilan, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, LLP • New York, NY

3:25 pm Panel Discussion on Comparing Strategies and Practices

committee meetings (3:30 – 5:30 pm)See list of committee descriptions on pages 5-7 or at www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/committeemeetings

3:30 pm

committee educational sessions (3:30 – 5:30 pm)

Joint Committee Educational SessionAntitrust Law, Electronic & Computer Law, Licensing & Management

of IP Assets and Patent Litigation Committees

Licensing Patents for Standards: Royalties, Damages, Injunctions, Antitrust and Other Practical IssuesModerator: Stephen A. Stack, Jr., Dechert, LLP • Philadelphia, PA

Do You Want to Play “Ex Ante”? Negotiating Royalty or Other License Terms Before the Standard is Set• William Blumenthal, Clifford Chance • Washington, DC • Michael A. Lindsay, Dorsey • Minneapolis, MN• Jack D. Slobod, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards • Briarcliff Manor, NY • Richard S. Taffet, Bingham • New York, NY



schedulewednesday(wednesday continued)

4:00 pm

4:30 pm

5:00 pm

5:20 pm

RAND/FRAND Royalties – Opportunities and Pitfalls as Courts Begin to Shape the Rules• Michael A. Lindsay, Dorsey • Minneapolis, MN• Jack D. Slobod, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards • Briarcliff Manor, NY • Richard S. Taffet, Bingham • New York, NY

Continuing Impact of the FTC – Standards-Setting in the New Administration• William Blumenthal, Clifford Chance • Washington, DC

Risks and Benefits of Joining Patent Pools Covering Standards• Jack D. Slobod, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards • Briarcliff Manor, NY

Panel Discussion

3:30 pm

3:55 pm

4:15 pm

4:35 pm

4:55 pm

5:15 pm

Joint Committee Educational SessionIP Practice in Europe Committee and Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

from the United Kingdom

Welcome & Introduction to Speakers

Practical European Patent IssuesModerator: Doug McCall, W.P. Thompson & Co. • Liverpool, United Kingdom

Is there a Doctrine of Equivalents in Europe?• Michael Williams, F.J. Cleveland • London, United Kingdom

A Practical Guide to the European Patent System• Jonathan Jackson, D. Young & Co. • Southampton, United Kingdom

A Guide to Pharmaceutical Patents and Supplementary Certificates of Protection in Europe• Gordon Wright, Elkington & Fife • Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

Safely Navigating European Novelty: More Draconian than US Applicants Imagine• Timothy Platt, Albihns AB • Stockholm, Sweden

Panel Discussion

wednesday evening events (5:30 – 10:00 pm)

5:30 – 6:30 pm New Member/First-Time Attendee ReceptionSponsored by: Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, PA

6:30 – 8:00 pm Opening Night Reception “Sunset in the Sand”Tickets required.

8:00 – 10:00 pm Dessert Reception - Open to all registrants.Sponsored by: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP


schedulethursday

7:00 - 9:00 am Women in IP Law Breakfast - Open to all registrants. Please RSVP on the registration form. (See page 7 for more details.)Sponsored by: Howrey, LLP


8:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration, Cyber Café, Technology Center, Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibits

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Spouse/Guest Tour: “Seaside Adventures - La Jolla” (tickets required)advanced reservations required/space is limited. See page 19 for more details.

committee meetings (8:00 – 9:00 am)See list of committee descriptions on pages 5-7 or at www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/committeemeetings.


Current Perspectives on Advertising and Publicity LawModerator: Amie Peele Carter, Baker & Daniels, LLP • Indianapolis, IN

9:00 am Advertising Law 101Linda Goldstein, Manatt Phelps & Phillips • New York, NY

9:20 am Litigating Advertising Claims (Including Defenses)Brendan J. O’Rourke, Proskauer Rose • New York, NY

9:50 am Is the NAD the Right Forum for You? Arguing Advertising Disputes Before the National Division of the Council of Better Business BureausSheldon H. Klein, Arent Fox, LLP • Washington, DC

10:20 am Trends in Advertising LawLinda Goldstein, Manatt Phelps & Phillips • New York, NY

10:45 am Celebrities & Recent Developments in Right of PublicityMark Roesler, CMG Worldwide • Indianapolis, IN

11:15 am Biting the Hand that Feeds You: Product Placement & Unauthorized DepictionsJody Zucker, Warner Brothers Television • Los Angeles, CA



Building the Castle Before the Battle: Prosecution in View of Imminent LitigationModerator: Robert J. O’Connell, Qualcomm, Inc. • San Diego, CA

Gaps in the Walls: Lessons to be Learned from Patent Enforcement

conference programthursday, may 14 • 2009


schedulethursday(thursday continued)

9:00 am Top Mistakes in Prosecution from a Litigator’s Point of ViewRobert H. Sloss, Farella Braun + Martel, LLP • San Francisco, CA

9:40 am Patent Profanities in Drafting and ProsecutionThomas L. Irving, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, LLP • Washington, DC

Putting the Blocks Together

10:10 am Best Practices for the Life Sciences/Chemical ArtsJennifer K. Johnson, ZymoGenetics, Inc • Seattle, WA (invited)

10:40 am Best Practices for the Electrical & Software ArtsGregory L. Maurer, Klarquist Sparkman, LLP • Portland, OR

Delivering the Castle on Time and on Budget

11:10 am Reducing Pendency Times and CostsLawrence E. Ashery, RatnerPrestia • Berwyn, PA

11:45 am Panel Discussion on Comparing Strategies and Practices


Patent Litigation–From Discovery Through AppealModerator: Philip S. Johnson, Johnson & Johnson • New Brunswick, NJ (invited)

9:00 am Be Careful What You Wish For: Mandatory Disclosure of “All Relevant Evidence” in the Eastern District of TexasDavid J. Healey, Fish & Richardson, PC • Houston, TX

9:30 am “Flash of Reality”– Lessons and Trends from the Kearns Windshield Wiper CasesChristopher R. Benson, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP • Austin, TX (invited)

10:00 am Damages–Litigating Damage Apportionment IssuesChief Judge Paul R. Michel, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit • Washington, DC

10:30 am De Novo Review of Markman Rulings by the Federal CircuitFrank Bernstein, Kenyon & Kenyon • San Jose, CA

11:00 am “The Claim Construction Game”Edward D. Manzo, Cook Alex • Chicago, IL

thursday lunch reception & luncheon (12:00 noon – 2:00 pm)

12:00 noon – 12:30 pm Luncheon Reception - Open to all registrants.Sponsored by: Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, LLP

12:30 – 2:00 pm Luncheon Speaker:Tickets required.

Intellectual Property: A Client’s ViewDonald J. Rosenberg, Qualcomm Incorporated • San Diego, CA


schedulethursday


All’s Fair That Ends Fair–A Survey of Fair Use in Patent, Trademark and CopyrightModerator: Kate Spelman, Cobalt, LLP • Berkeley, CA

2:00 pm Copyrights–Hot Topics: Recent Decisions Regarding Copyright Fair UseClaudia Ray, O’Melveny & Myers, LLP • New York, NY

2:30 pm Trademarks–Fair Use is Not Just About CopyrightsNeil D. Greenstein, TechMark • Carlsbad, CA

2:45 pm Trademarks–Statutory Fair Use, Nominative Fair Use and Parody Kieran G. Doyle, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman, PC • New York, NY

3:00 pm Patents–The Pale Reflection of Fair Use in Patent Law: Section 271(e) and eBayMichael J. Meurer, Boston University School of Law • Boston, MA

3:25 pm Panel Discussion on Fair Use


Tools for Movin’ Up the Ladder in Your Career, Law Firm and AIPLAModerator: Ashok Mannava, Mannava & Kang, PC • Fairfax, VA

2:00 pm Maximize Your Career Development: Effective Mentoring StrategiesIda Abbott, Ida Abbott Consulting • Oakland, CA

2:35 pm How to Make it in Your Law Firm: Perspectives on Making PartnerPerspectives on Tracking a Course to Partnership at a Large Law FirmRichard de Bodo, Hogan & Hartson, LLP • Los Angeles, CA

2:50 pm Perspectives on Navigating a Path to Partnership at a Medium-Sized Law FirmPattric Rawlins, Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP • San Diego, CA

3:05 pm Becoming an AIPLA Leader: The Corporate Perspective from a Former AIPLA PresidentJudith Saffer, Broadcast Music, Inc. • New York, NY

3:25 pm Panel Discussion on Comparing Strategies and Practices

afternoon concurrent track #3 (2:00 pm – 3:30 noon)

Copyright UnboxedModerator: Georgann S. Grunebach, Fox Group • Beverly Hills, CA

2:00 pm Copyright Live: Witness a Performance and Hear How Precedent Jives with Improvisation JazzJonathan Z. King, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman, PC • New York, NY

3:00 pm Copyright in the Quiver of Unfair Competition ClaimsJohn Harbin, King & Spalding, LLP • Atlanta, GA

conference programthursday, may 14 • 2009


schedulethursday(thursday continued)

committee meetings (3:30 – 5:30 pm)See list of committee descriptions on pages 5-7 or at www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/committeemeetings.

3:30 pm

3:55 pm

4:15 pm

4:35 pm

4:55 pm

5:15 pm

committee educational sessions (3:30 – 5:30 pm)

Joint Committee Educational SessionIP Practice in Europe Committee and Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

from the United Kingdom

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers

Understanding Patent Change on Both Sides of the AtlanticModerator: Matt Rainey, Intellectual Ventures, LLC • Bellevue, Washington (invited)

Understanding Patents Without Borders: Extraterritorial Enforcement of US Patents• James H. Wallace, Jr., Wiley Rein, LLP • Washington, DC

What European/UK Attorneys Should Understand About In re Bilski• John Duffy, Jr., George Washington University Law School • Washington, DC

Surviving the Changing Sea of Software Patents in Europe• Torsten Duhme, Witte Weller & Partner • Germany

A Tale of Two Patent Offices: Problems Facing the EPO and USPTO and How Office Leadership is Addressing Them • Jim Boff, Phillips & Leigh • London, United Kingdom

Panel Discussion

3:30 pm

3:45 pm

4:45 pm

5:15 pm

Committee Educational SessionIndustrial Designs

Brief Welcome and Official Committee Business

The Application of Section 112 to Design Patent• John S. Artz, Dickinson Wright, PLLC • Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Aftershock of Egyptian Goddess: An Analysis of Post-Egyptian Goddess Case Law• Christopher Carani, McAndrews Held & Malloy, Ltd. • Chicago, IL

Panel Discussion

thursday evening events (7:00 – 9:00 pm)

7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner “Timeless Glamour”Sponsored by: Sughrue Mion, PLLCvisit www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/tablereservation to reserve a table at this premier AIPLA event! Tickets required.


schedulefriday


7:30 am – 12:00 noon Registration, Exhibits, Cyber Café, Technology Center, Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite

plenary session (8:00 am – 12:00 noon)

Remedies in a Post-eBay WorldModerator: Bea Swedlow, Butzel Long • Ann Arbor, MI

8:00 am Why eBay Really, Really MattersCarol M. Nielson, Baker Botts, LLP • Houston, TX

8:40 am eBay Meets Georgia Pacific: How to Value the Right to ExcludeChristopher C. Barry, PriceWaterhouseCoopers • Boston, MA (invited)

9:10 am Post-eBay: What Patent Litigators Need to ConsiderLisa J. Pirozolo, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr • Boston, MA

9:45 am Trademark Litigation Strategy Post-eBay: eBay’s Ramifications Beyond the Patent WorldGina Durham, DLA Piper US, LLP • Chicago, IL

10:15 am Post-eBay: What Does it Mean for Judges?Honorable Joseph J. Farnan, US District Court, District of Delaware • Wilmington, DE


Ethics Program

11:00 am The Ethics of Contingency Fee RelationshipsFred Lorig, Quinn Emanuel • Los Angeles, CA (invited)

11:30 am Staying on the Right Side in Litigation: From Rule 11 to Section 285Julia Heaney, Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell, LLP • Wilmington, DE

friday luncheon (12:00 noon - 2:00 pm)

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Networking LunchTickets required.

12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Board of Directors’ Meeting

conference programfriday, may 15 • 2009


hotel/transportation information

hotel information

• hotel del coronado •

1500 orange avenuecoronado, ca 92118

http://www.hoteldel.com

• reservations • 1.800.468.3533 -or-

619.435.6611

• hotel room rate • $259.00

*there is a resort fee of $16.00 plus tax per room, per day in effect at the time of check-in

The hotel’s reservation deadline is April 20, 2009. After April 20, rooms may be available on a “space available” basis only, at the $259.00 rate. Hotel Reservations sell out every year; sometimes even before the deadline, so call early!

Call in your reservation and ask for the AIPLA Spring Meeting rate of $259.00 (single/double) or go to the Spring Meetingpage on AIPLA’s website for more information. www.aipla.org.

ground transportation–san diego international airport san diego international airport: www.san.org

• Taxi: Many companies provide taxicab service at the San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi – unless you specify a particular taxicab company. ESTIMATED TAXICAB FARE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO: $30.00

• Private Transportation: For a complete list of limousine/luxury sedan providers, please refer to the San Diego Yellow Pages or local San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors/GettingAround/LimousinesandTownCars - Be sure to verify with your limousine/luxury sedan provider that the company is licensed to pick up passengers at the San Diego International Airport.

• Rental Car: Car rental reservation boards are located near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2. Use the courtesy phones provided to request shuttle transport to the car rental company of your choice. If you follow the signage to any of these areas, it is likely that a shuttle will be waiting. This link lists car rental companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly or use the Web links to find the rental company that best suits your needs - http://www.san.org/airport/ground_transportation/car_rental.asp

are you an in-house corporate counsel attendee?

We have a special registration option for you:

For first-time attendees who are corporate in-house counsel, AIPLA will waive the registration fee. Tickets to the events are not included in this registration. You will need to pay for those events separately. This waiver of fees is available for one stated meeting only.

To take advantage of this offer, please download a copy of the registration form at www.aipla.org. Once AIPLA has verified that this is your first stated meeting, and/or that you meet the in-house corporate counsel criteria, you will recieve a registration confirmation. Our hope is that you enjoy your experience at AIPLA’s meeting and that you will join us again for future programs and become more actively involved with the work of the Association, especially through involvement with the committees.

want to become an AIPLA member? first AIPLA meeting?

AIPLA’s President, Teresa Stanek Rea will host a special Reception on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 for all Spring Meeting attendees who participate in our Membership Drive (special rate in effect only until Friday, May 15, 2009) or are attending an AIPLA meeting for the first time. The Officers and Board of the Directors of the Association will be there to welcome new members and first-time attendees and thank members for their recruiting efforts.

The Reception is sponsored by: Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, PA

Please visit www.aipla.org/html/spring/2009/newmemberpage to download a membership application and to find out ways you can recruit other members and save!


spouse/guest activities and tourswednesday, may 13, 2009San Diego Hot Spots and USS Midway

All inclusive fee: $ 69.00Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm*Please inquire about reduced rates for Children between the ages of 5 to 15.

Your adventure begins as you take a scenic drive through popular spots of San Diego. You will drive thru Coronado Island, learning fun facts of the locals and the history of the island. Then on to Balboa Park, which is considered one of the most beautiful, diversified, and culturally enriching parks in North America. Balboa Park is also home of the famous San Diego Zoo. You’ll travel through San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, a dining, entertainment and urban shopping district. Finally, the drive will end as you pass through the quaint Seaport Village. Next, you will enjoy an audio tour of the USS Midway aircraft carrier. The Midway has been converted into a multi-dimensional, interactive, educational and entertainment complex, attracting visitors and residents alike as one of the only museums of its kind on the west coast. Over the course of 27 years, she was the home to more than 200,000 Americans. She is making her final tour of duty in San Diego to pay tribute to the contributions of the armed services and as a beacon of education and entertainment. Highlights include carrier aircraft on display, a below-deck theater, interactive exhibits, touring and permanent exhibits, tours through selected portions of the ship and research/historical memorabilia centers and displays. Another popular attraction is the flight simulator exhibits which guests can enjoy for a small fee. Fly, spin, and shoot down enemies as you feel the G’s just like a real pilot! You are sure to enjoy this fun filled day, with facts, sites, and memories!

Please note: Casual attire and flat shoes are recommended.

thursday, may 14, 2009Seaside Adventures - La Jolla

All inclusive fee: $ 87.00Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm*Please inquire about reduced rates for Children between the ages of 5 to 15.

Today, you will explore the beauty of La Jolla – You will start the morning at the ‘Cave Store’; here you can purchase fun souvenirs that are unique to La Jolla and the caves. Then take a special walk down and thru the caves below. Over 100 years old, this is one of the most historic attractions to visit while in beautiful La Jolla and is the only La Jolla Sea Cave that is accessible by land. Following the cave walk, your seaside adventure will start at a scenic lookout point with a naturalist from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Breathe the healthy salt air and enjoy nature as our marine biology expert lovingly details the history of La Jolla, complete with anecdotes, and provides information on the many birds, plants, and geologic formations along the beach walk.

Along the way, you might also have a chance to view some of La Jolla’s furriest locals – seals! These endearing mammals are dotted along the coastline, especially near the Children’s Pool, a shallow tide-pool popular with the locals that the seals have claimed as their own.

After the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit some of Prospect Street’s famous art galleries. The galleries showcase various artists, both locally and worldwide. You will also have a chance to shop along the boutique filled streets, and admire the gorgeous cliff views. The town is an exquisite combination of a southern European resort atmosphere and Southern California fun, making it one of San Diego’s most popular places to visit!

Please note: Casual attire and flat shoes are recommended.


1. HOTEL CUTOFF: The cutoff date for making reservations at the hotel is April 20, 2009! It is important to make your hotel reservations early. See page 18 for important rate and contact information.

2.EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Registrations received by April 27, 2009 will receive a $100 early bird discount. All registrations must be accompanied by payment.

3.PARTICIPATION LIST: To be included on the participation list, registration must be received by May 4, 2009. Confirmation will be sent to all who register by May 4, 2009. If we do not receive your

registration form and fees by May 4, 2009, YOU RUN THE RISK OF HAVING TO REGISTER AGAIN ON-SITE.

4. REGISTERING ON-SITE: On-site registrations will be accepted, however, please be prepared to pay with a check, cash, or credit card. We DO NOT invoice for any fees.

5. PURCHASING EVENT TICKETS ON-SITE: Events sometimes sell out in advance of the meeting. Event tickets on-site are sold on an “as available” basis. Tickets will be collected at all food functions

and the spouse/guest tours.

6. Spouses or guests accompanying a registrant to social functions are not required to pay a registration fee. Spouses/guests do pay for event tickets and the tours.

7. Attendees must register for the meeting if they wish to register for or attend social events. Badges are required at all meetings and social events.

8. SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION: • ONLINE: you should receive an email confirmation shortly after you complete the process. Please keep this confirmation for your records. • FAX: Faxed registrations must contain credit card information, signature of the cardholder, and expiration date. AIPLA Fax Number: 703.412.1304 (for registrations only). DO NOT FAX REGISTRATION AND THEN MAIL A COPY. IT MAY BE PROCESSED TWICE AND YOU MAY BE BILLED TWICE. • MAIL: mail registrations to the following address: AIPLA, 241 18th Street, South, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202 • INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONS: If you submit a registration via fax with credit card payment, do not send a “confirmation copy” via mail as it may be processed twice, and you may be billed twice. If you are paying by check, please mail your registration. You may fax (703.412.1304) a copy of your check and registration to account for possible foreign mail delay. Payment for Meeting Registration must be in US currency.

9. RETURNED CHECK AND CREDIT CARD FEES: Registrations received that result in a returned check or contains incomplete credit card information including omitted signature, omitted

expiration date, wrong number sequences, etc. will be charged a $35 fee charged for each instance.

10. CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be made in writing by May 4, 2009 to receive a full refund of registration fee and function tickets. No refunds of any fee or credit will be issued for

cancellations starting on May 5, 2009. Please mail or fax (703.415.0786) your cancellation in writing to AIPLA, 241 18th Street, South, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202. Any refunds will be processed after the meeting.

CAUTION: If you duplicate your registration with AIPLA, it is your responsibility to notify AIPLA in writing after the meeting and request a refund. No refunds will be given at the meeting site.

important registration/cancellation information

2009annual meeting

AIPLA

october 15-17, 2009marriott wardman park hotel

washington, dc

2010spring meeting

AIPLA

may 6-8, 2010new york marriott marquis

new york, ny

2010mid-winter

institute

AIPLA

2010annual meeting

AIPLA

january 27-30, 2010la quinta resort & club

la quinta, ca

october 21-24, 2010marriott wardman park hotel

washington, dc

mark your calendars!


(1) mail:AIPLA241 18th Street, South, Suite 700Arlington, VA 22202

(2) fax: 703.412.1304(Faxed registrations MUST be accompanied by credit card information).

(3) register online:Go to www.aipla.orgCredit Card Payment Only

2009 spring meeting registration formwednesday, may 13, 2009 – friday, may 15, 2009hotel del coronado • san diego, ca

3 ways to register:

member ID: _____________ first name: ________________________________ last name: ____________________________________

firm/company: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

mailing address: ________________________________________________ city/state/zip code: __________________________________

telephone: ___________________________________________e-mail: ______________________________________________________

(spouse/guest) name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

registration fees☐ AIPLA member $660 ☐ register by 4/27/09 and take $100 off the fee (pay only $560) $________________

☐ non-member* $970 ☐ register by 4/27/09 take $100 off the fee (pay only $870) $________________

☐ first-time corporate in-house counsel* $0 $________________

☐ membership drive discount* (based on number of new members recruited) $(_______________)

* only available through mail or fax registration and subject to AIPLA verification

☐ AIPLA student member rate $55 $________________

☐ government employee/AIPLA academic and government member rate $70 $________________

event fees (event fees not included in registration prices listed above)wednesday, may 13 • spouse/guest tour: “San Diego Hot Spots & USS Midway” $69 x #_____ $________________• luncheon speaker: Honorable Marilyn Huff, US District Judge $57 x #_____ $________________• opening night reception: “Sunset in the Sand” $95 x #_____ $________________

thursday, may 14• women in IP law breakfast (sponsored by Howrey, LLP) $0 x #_____ $________________• spouse/guest tour: “Seaside Adventures - La Jolla” $87 x #_____ $________________• luncheon speaker: Donald J. Rosenberg, Qualcomm $56 x #_____ $________________• dinner: “Timeless Glamour” $125 x #_____ $________________

friday, may 15• networking luncheon $55 x #_____ $________________

indicate food restrictions/special needs request ____________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT $_______________

cancellation deadline: no refund of any fee or credit will be given for cancellations after May 4, 2009

* to get the member rate, please submit a membership application & payment with this registration. to obtain a membership application, please visit our website at www.aipla.org

method of payment

☐ check enclosed (make checks payable to AIPLA)☐ credit card (please circle one - AMEX, MC, or VISA)

card number ____________________________________________________

exp. date _______________________________________________________

name on card____________________________________________________

signature _______________________________________________________

For information purposes only, so that we may better allocate room locations, please indicate which track you may attend.

wednesday, may 13:☐ am track 1 ☐ am track 2 ☐ am track 3☐ pm track 1 ☐ pm track 2 ☐ pm track 3

thursday, may 14:☐ am track 1 ☐ am track 2 ☐ am track 3☐ pm track 1 ☐ pm track 2 ☐ pm track 3

friday, may 15:☐ plenary session

2009 spring meetingyour guide to the

If you are a new AIPLA Member or this is your first Meeting with us, be sure to attend • the New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30 pm in the Vista Walk (This is a great chance to network!)

Dessert and Luncheon Receptions are open to everyone. Come meet other registrants • and AIPLA members in an open and fun atmosphere.

Looking for the Meeting papers? You can download them at the Technology Center or • directly from the AIPLA website – www.aipla.org.

Need a Mentor? Want to become a Mentor? AIPLA’s Mentoring Committee needs you! • See the AIPLA Mentoring Program flyer in your registration packet.

If you have any questions about the programming or activities, see the AIPLA Registra-• tion Desk – we’re more than happy to help you!

CLE & MCLE CREDITAll Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Tracks • and Committee Educational Sessions are CLE-requested. You can pick up your CLE Certificate of • Attendance at the CLE Service Center, located in the Coronet Room and will be open until 1:00 pm on Saturday.This program is approved, depending • on your state, for up to 19.2 CLE cred-its, of which 1.2 are Ethics credits.

COMMITTEE SESSIONSCommittee Meetings and Educational • Sessions are open to everyone – members and non-members alike – unless other-wise noted.We want to hear from you and the best • way to get your voice heard is to speak up at our Committee Meetings.

GETTING AROUNDThe Registration Desk is located in the Garden Room.• The CLE Service Center and Attendee Gift Table are both located in the Coronet Room.• The Technology Center is located in the Coronet/Stuart Rooms.• The Plenary Session and Concurrent Tracks take place in the Grande Hall.• Get to know your Board Members at the Luncheons. We will have open tables hosted by members of the • Board of Directors. Please feel free to take this opportunity to meet and chat with our Association’s deci-sion-makers in an open and friendly environment.Look out for AIPLA Recycling Containers (including paper, bottles, cans and badge holders)!•

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AIPLA 2009 Spring Meeting Preliminary Program

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