Key Decisions in IP Law and Their Impact on Your Practice: Therasense and i4i

While Federal Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court decisions shape IP case law, they also have the potential to shift IP portfolio strategy. Some rulings have narrow impact, while others have broader implications that go beyond the courtroom. When key issues are decided, a comprehensive analysis is a must.

Please join our panelists as they discuss:

     - Therasense Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson & Co.

           • How much is needed to infer “specific intent”?

           • What is the impact of the new “but-for materiality” test?

           • Can inequitable conduct challenges remain viable

             credibility challenges?

           • What, if any, are the reasons to submit any information

             to the USPTO?

           • Is it necessary, or even a desirable practice,

             to submit information from related applications,

             litigations, or reexamination proceedings?

           • Is there a reinforced disincentive to rely on

             affidavit/declaration evidence during prosecution?

     - Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. Partnership

           • Why did the Supreme Court choose this case to

             resolve the long-standing controversy over the

             burden of proof for invalidity challenges?

           • How did the majority and concurring opinions view

             the controversy?

           • How will the Court’s decision affect future cases?

Date

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Time

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast

8:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Program

Where

Finnegan

55 Cambridge Parkway

Cambridge, MA 02142