November 23, 2011
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Presentation to Discuss the Impact of the America Invents Act on Patent Law
WASHINGTON, DC - David Kappos, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will deliver the Seventh Annual Finnegan Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property at American University Washington College of Law on Nov. 30, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Kappos will present, “The America Invents Act: A Patent Law Game Changer in a 21st Century Global Economy.”
“We are pleased to have Under Secretary Kappos deliver this lecture at a time when significant and historic changes are being made to patent law in the U.S.,” said Michael Carroll, director of the law school’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP).
In his current role, David Kappos advises the President, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Administration on intellectual property (IP) matters, and directs an office that provides incentives to encourage technological advancement while helping businesses protect their investments, promote their goods and services, and safeguard against deception in the marketplace. Before joining the USPTO, Mr. Kappos served as vice president and assistant general counsel for intellectual property at IBM where he managed worldwide IP operations.
Each fall, PIJIP partners with the law firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP to sponsor the lecture which showcases the views of prominent intellectual leaders while addressing important issues concerning IP law and policy.
“Finnegan is delighted to support the Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property. Mr. Kappos’ participation this year is particularly timely with the enactment of the America Invents Act and the impending changes in the patent system,” stated Charles E. Van Horn, Finnegan senior counsel, American University Washington College of Law alumnus, and former USPTO deputy assistant commissioner.
November 30, 2011
5:00 p.m. Reception, 6:00 p.m. Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Dinner
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20016, Room 603
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