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Prof. Peter K. Yu

University Distinguished Professor

Regents Professor of Law and Communication

Director, Center for Law and Intellectual Property

Texas A&M University

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2004 Patent Law Day

CONTINUING CHALLENGES

IN PATENT PRACTICE

Michigan State University College of Law

September 13, 2004

DESCRIPTION

Patent law practice is evolving at an ever-quickening pace as technology and innovation continue to advance in our global economy. If you want to stay on the cutting-edge of issues in patent prosecution, licensing and litigation; biotech and pharmaceutical patents; and international patent practice, this Patent Law Day is for you.

This conference brings together leading practitioners to address the latest developments in patent law. It provides legal practitioners; academics; law, engineering and technology students; and other participants with an in-depth understanding of complex issues at the front lines of patent law practice.

SCHEDULE

8:30	Breakfast
9:00	Welcoming Remarks Dean Terence Blackburn, Michigan State University College of Law Prof. Peter K. Yu, Michigan State University College of Law
9:10	Keynote Opening Address The Hon. John Whealan, Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law and Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office
9:50	Hot Topics in Patent Prosecution and Licensing Moderator: Prof. Llewellyn J. Gibbons, University of Toledo College of Law & Visiting Professor of Law, Michigan State University College of Law Speakers: Cary W. Brooks, Esq., Attorney, General Motors Corp. Monte L. Falcoff, Esq., Principal, Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C., Troy Frances Marshall, Esq., Attorney, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice Harold W. Milton, Jr., Esq., Member, Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C., Bloomfield Hills Steven L. Oberholtzer, Esq. ’81, Member, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Ann Arbor
11:20	Refreshment Break
11:35	Cutting-edge Issues in Patent Litigation Moderator: Prof. Adam Mossoff, Michigan State University College of Law Speakers: Sharon R. Barner, Esq., Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Chicago Richard D. Grauer, Esq., Founding Member, Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, Bloomfield Hills Nicholas P. Groombridge, Esq., Partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges, LLP, New York Lynn E. Eccleston, Esq., Eccleston Law Firm, Washington, D.C. Benjamin C. Hsing, Esq., Partner, Kaye Scholer, LLP, New York
1:15	Networking Luncheon Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Avern Cohn, Senior District Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
2:45	Latest Developments on Biotech and Pharmaceutical Patents Moderator: Prof. Martin J. Adelman, The George Washington University Law School Speakers: Charles W. Ashbrook, Esq., Assistant General Patent Counsel, Pfizer, Inc. Robert Berliner, Esq. ’61, Of Counsel, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Los Angeles Karen Kimble, Esq., Technology Law, PLLC David L. Suter, Esq., Principal, Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C., Troy
4:15	Refreshment Break
4:30	Growing Challenges in International Patent Practice Moderator: Prof. Peter K. Yu, Michigan State University College of Law Speakers: William G. Conger, Esq., Shareholder, Brooks Kushman P.C. Maria C.H. Lin, Esq., Partner, Morgan & Finnegan, New York Thomas T. Moga, Esq., Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC, Bloomfield Hills David J. Simonelli, Esq., Member, Clark Hill PLC, Detroit Harold C. Wegner, Esq., Partner, Foley & Lardner, Washington, D.C.
6:00	Conference Adjourned
7:00	Dean's Dinner Reception

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