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Finnegan Henderson has a long-standing tradition of making presentations on intellectual property topics at events sponsored by the legal, business, and academic communities. The firm also hosts and co-sponsors seminars, briefings, and in-house training programs for clients and contacts of the firm on topics ranging from basic introductory IP law to detailed analyses of recent case law.



Corporate Intellectual Property in China 2008
May 8-9, 2008

Finnegan Henderson is a gold sponsor of the third annual LexisNexis conference focusing on patent management in China. Finnegan Henderson attorney John Livingstone will present “New Challenges in IP Due Diligence and Risk Management in Corporate Transaction.”  The program will take place in Shenzhen, China.  For more information, or to register, please see the conference website.


AIPLA Spring Meeting
May 14-16, 2008

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) represents a wide and diverse spectrum of individuals, companies and institutions involved in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. Finnegan Henderson is a Crystal sponsor of the Spring Meeting in Houston, Texas. Finnegan Henderson partner David Frazier will present "Privilege & Ethics Issues in Prosecution: The Common Interest Doctrine & Working With Inventors, Employees & Non-US Counsel." The meeting will take place at the Inter-Continental Hotel. For more information, or to register, please see AIPLA's website.


IP Due Diligence: Efficient and Cost-Effective Approaches
May 15, 2008

Finnegan Henderson partners Anthony Tridico and Tim May will present a course on "IP Due Diligence," focusing on the practical application of a due diligence investigation. Hosted by Forum, the program will take place at the Sheraton Offenbach in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, or to register, please see Forum’s website.


The Green Report
May 21, 2008

Finnegan Henderson is sponsoring The Green Report hosted by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.  The event brings together leaders of Silicon Valley innovation who will discuss the rise of emerging clean technology companies, and Silicon Valley's growing hub of R & D and public and private investment in the new Green "Gold Rush".  For more information, please see the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s website.


Client Privilege in Intellectual Property Professional Advice
May 22-23, 2008

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) jointly host a two day conference on attorney client privilege in different legal systems. Finnegan Henderson partner Dave Hill will present “Outcomes of litigation and needs arising in relation to client/IP professional privilege conducted in Australia, Canada, UK, and US.” The program will take place at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. For more information, or to register, please see WIPO’s website.


BBA Law Day Dinner
May 22, 2008

Finnegan Henderson is sponsoring the 50th Boston Bar Association Law Day Dinner and reception. The event will take place at the Marriott Copley Place in Boston. For more information, please see the BBA’s website.


Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection
May 28-29, 2008

Finnegan Henderson partner Brett Heavner will present "Current Affairs: Legislative and Case Law Update from Across the Globe." at C5’s conference on refining anti-counterfeiting strategies. The conference will take place at the Angelo Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. For more information, or to register, please see C5’s website.


Clean Technology 2008
June 1-5, 2008

Finnegan is sponsoring the CEO Capital luncheon at the Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Conference and Trade Show. Finnegan attorney Eric Raciti will give a presentation on Alternative Energy. The program will take place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, or to register, please see the Clean Technology website.


Heading to Market? The IP Component of Product Clearance
June 3, 2008

As part of the Cambridge Seminar Series, Finnegan attorneys Mike McGurk, Larry Robbins and Linda Thayer will discuss the importance of having an IP strategy for trademarks, patents and clearance studies when planning for a product release. Denise Defranco will serve as moderator. The program and networking/cocktail reception will take place at the Liberty Hotel in Boston. For more information, or to register, please contact Tracy Holt at tracy.holt@finnegan.com.


IWPCPS-10
June 8-14, 2008

Advanced Solid State Analysis organizes international workshops and programs on modern physical characterization to the pharmaceutical community. Finnegan Henderson attorney Mark Feldstein will present "Applying lessons from litigation to defining the pharmaceutical invention" at the Tenth International Workshop on Physical Characterization of Pharmaceutical Solids. The conference will take place at the Hotel Residenzschloss in Bamberg, Germany. For more information, or to register, please see ASSA’s website.


Medical Device Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting
June 12-13, 2008

Finnegan is a Silver Sponsor of the annual medical technology innovation meeting. Finnegan partner Les Bookoff will co-present “The Changing the Landscape of the U.S. Patent System.” The conference will take place at the Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, DC. For more information, or to register, please see the MDMA’s website.


Greater Washington Region Lawyers Have Heart 2008
June 14, 2008

Finnegan Henderson is sponsoring the 18th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Run and 3K Fun Walk at the "Managing Partner" level. The event benefits the American Heart Association, and helps advance its non-profit mission of fighting heart disease and stroke. The run and walk will start at the Georgetown Washington Harbor. For more information, or to register, please visit the race website.


Global IP & Patents Meeting
June 16-17, 2008

Finnegan Henderson partner Lori-Ann Johnson will participate in the panel discussion "Comparing the Aspect of Inventivity in U.S. & EP" and Tim May will present on "U.S. Patent Law Changes" at the two-day Apply Media Solutions’ conference. The program will take place at the Hilton London Metropole. For more information, or to register, please see Apply Media Solutions’ website.


Marriott Foundation's Bridges Recognition Dinner
June 17, 2008

Finnegan is a Patron-level sponsor of the annual gala celebrating Bridges’ efforts in placing more than 10,000 young people with disabilities with over 1,750 employers. The event will take place at the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. For more information, please see the Marriott Foundation’s website.


Keeping Secrets Secret
June 18, 2008

The Reston office will host an afternoon program focusing on trade secret protection when contracting with the government, protecting trade secrets with a mobile workforce, and avoiding pitfalls when protecting and litigating a company’s trade secrets.  Finnegan partners Tom Winland, York Faulkner, Ron Bleeker, and John Hornick will present, with moderation by Ken Frankel. The program will take place at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia. For more information, or to register, please contact Yvonne Cappell at yvonne.cappell@finnegan.com.


Successful Multilateral Patents
June 23, 2008

Law Seminars International will host a one day workshop focusing on patent prosecution and litigation best practices in multiple countries. Finnegan Henderson partner Dave Hill will present "Successful Preparation and Prosecution of Patents: Japan." The program will take place at Hotel 480 Union Square in San Francisco, California. For more information, or to register, please see Law Seminars International’s website.


Reaching New Heights
June 26-29, 2008

Finnegan Henderson will sponsor the IP Section Reception at the fifth annual North American South Asian Bar Association Convention. Finnegan Henderson attorney Rahul Das serves as IP Section co-chair. The conference will take place at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, or to register, please see NASABA’s website.


Bench & Bar Conference
June 25-28, 2008

Finnegan is sponsoring The Federal Circuit Bar Association’s 10th annual conference. The program will address recent court decisions and current hot topics in The Federal Circuit legal community. The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort and Conference Center in Monterey, California. For more information, or to register, please see The Federal Circuit Bar Association’s website.


IP Business Congress 2008
June 25-26, 2008

Finnegan is a gold sponsor of the IAM Magazine event incorporating the CIPO Summit and the second annual Ocean Tomo European Live IP Auction. Finnegan Henderson attorney Marcus Luepke will speak at the workshop on "Managing Brands in the Globalized Economy." The conference will take place at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information, or to register, please see the program's website.


Science Club for Girls
June 26, 2008

Finnegan Henderson will sponsor the first annual award ceremony and benefit for the Science Club for Girls. The reception will take place at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please see the Science Club for Girls’ website.


2008 Presidents’ Reception
June 26, 2008

Finnegan Henderson is a Presidents’ Circle sponsor of the annual D.C. Bar Presidents' Reception, which raises money to support the activities of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program.  The reception will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  Please see the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program's website for more information.


Pharma Patent Lifecycles
June 26-27, 2008

C5 International’s eight annual patent lifecycle management conference will examine the latest developments in legal and business patent strategies. Finnegan partner Lori-Ann Johnson will present “Successful Evergreening Strategies to Compete with Generics and Obtain PTC’s.” The program will take place at the Guoman Hotel in London, England. For more information, or to register, please see C5’s website.


Patenting Your Business Methods in the Financial Services Industry
July 29-30, 2008

The World Research Group is hosting the fifth annual conference where industry leaders will address proactively managing IP portfolios, conducting freedom to-operate due diligence, enforcing patents, defending against claims of infringement and updates on current trends and litigation. Finnegan Henderson is a silver sponsor, and attorney Jeff Berkowitz will participate in the panel discussion “Managing & Responding to Threat Letters, Trolls, and Demand Letters.” The conference will be held in New York, NY.  For more information, or to register, please visit WRG's website.


Intellectual Property Law Summer School 2008
August 18-22, 2008

informa IBC Legal Conferences will host the 8th annual five-day residential conference providing updates on new developments in IP law. Finnegan Henderson attorney Erika Arner will present the US perspective on “Software and business method patents in the US/Europe” and Liz Doherty will present “The economics of IP and IP valuations.” The program will take place at Downing College in Cambridge, UK. For more information, or to register, please see informa’s website.


Congress of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
September 6-11, 2008

Finnegan is a sponsor of the AIPPI 41st annual global intellectual property forum. The Congress will focus on cross border enforcement, hot topics in international IP law, and fundamental IP protection. The program will take place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Finnegan partner Ron Myrick serves at the International President of AIPPI. For more information, or to register, please see AIPPI’s website.


Employee/Workers Rights in IP
September 15, 2008

Finnegan attorney Lauren Stevens will serve as faculty at the one-day Management Forum program focusing on minimizing employer risks associated with ownership of employee inventions.  The program will take place a the Rembrandt Hotel in London, England. For more information, or to register, please see Management Forum’s website.


IPO Annual Meeting
September 21-23, 2008

The Intellectual Property Owners Association’s 36th annual meeting will feature patent, trademark, and copyright topics in the CLE two day program. Finnegan is sponsoring conference webcasting at the meeting. The conference will take place at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California. For more information, or to register, please see IPO’s website.

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