New Strategies For Taiwan Companies In Light of Important Recent Developments in U.S. Patent Law Affecting IP Due Diligence, Inter Partes Reviews, and Litigation

Finnegan cordially invites you to attend an exclusive advanced seminar that will provide important updates on recent developments in U.S. patent law and their impact on Taiwan companies. 

Finnegan attorneys will present on the following topics:

1. Is Your Approach to Intellectual Property Due Diligence Outdated? New Strategies for IP Due Diligence with Special Consideration for Standards Essential Patents and Artificial Intelligence IP
   The technology sector ecosystem of today is marked by frequent mergers, acquisitions, technology onboarding transactions, open innovation, and intellectual property litigation requiring the early engagement of IP specialists through carefully-orchestrated business processes. And as business models and technology evolve, so must the techniques applied during diligence investigations. This presentation covers: 
   
   
   • Best practices for due diligence associated with intellectual property matters, including techniques for risk assessment and risk mitigation in today’s fast-changing business environment
   • Emerging due diligence issues using two evolving areas of law: standards essential patents and artificial intelligence IP
     
     
2. Developments in Post-Grant AIA Proceedings: Updates and Strategic Considerations for PTAB Trials in Light of an Evolving Legal Landscape
   Post-grant review petitions are now a consideration in virtually all patent disputes, whether as an alternative to district court for determining patent validity or as leverage in settlement or licensing negotiations. But because these IPR, CBM, and PGR proceedings are still new, the governing laws and regulations are constantly changing and laden with traps for the unwary. This presentation addresses several recent and possible future developments, including related strategic considerations. Topics include: 
   
   
   • Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (S. Ct.) regarding the constitutionality of post-grant proceedings
   • In re Aqua Products, Inc. (Fed. Cir.) regarding claim amendments in post-grant proceedings
   • General Plastic Industrial Co. v. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha(PTAB) regarding serial AIA petitions
     
     
3. Where Can You Be Sued in the U.S. Today?
   A number of Supreme Court and Federal Circuit decisions over the past few years have shifted the way courts in the United States approach personal jurisdiction and venue, generally making it more difficult for plaintiffs to forum shop when initiating an action, and making it more difficult to bring suit against a defendant residing outside of the United States. In this presentation, we will discuss: 
   
   
   • Where the law currently stands on personal jurisdiction and venue by reviewing key recent cases on both issues, such as the Supreme Court decisions this year in BNSF Railway Co. v. Tyrrell, Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court, and TC Heartland v. Kraft Food Group Brands, as well as the Federal Circuit’s decisions in Xilinx, Inc. v. Papst Licensing GmbH & Co. KG and In re Cray Inc.
   • Strategies and considerations in light of these cases, particularly with respect to Taiwan-based companies

Speakers:
Frank A. DeCosta III Ph.D.
J. Preston Long Ph.D.
Gary C. Ma

Date and Location:
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Le Meridien Taipei, Leo Room, 2nd Floor       
38, Songren Rd. Xinyi Dist. Taipei 110
台北寒舍艾美酒店 軒轅廳
台北市信義區松仁路38號2樓
Tel: +886-2-6622-8000

Agenda:
13:00  Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:30  Seminar
15:20  Break and Refreshments
15:50  Seminar
16:40  Q&A

RSVP:
Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 14, 2017
For more information, please contact Ms. Nori Chen at (02)2712-7001 Ext. 113 

The event is free of charge. Space is limited to three registrants per company/organization.

MCLE Credit:
Finnegan confirms that this activity has been certified for 3.25 hours of California MCLE credit.