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July 27, Pending Patent Reform Legislation: How Will It Affect Technology Innovators?

A bill to fundamentally change the patent system is gathering steam in Congress.  In its current form, passage of the bill would significantly impact technology innovation.

Highlights of the bill include:

• Right of first inventor to file
• Revised definition of "prior art"
• Instituting a post-grant review system
• Assignee filing - will allow non-inventors to apply for a patent
• Publication of all patent applications after 18 months
• Limitations on awards in lawsuits for patent infringement
• Limitations on the ability of patent holders to stop infringers

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear  has brought together top experts to present their insights on the pending legislation.

Featuring:

-  Don Martens - A founding member of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, Co-chair of the American Intellectual Property Law Association's Legislative Strategies Committee and Chair of the American Bar Association's IP Section Task Force on Patent Law Reform
- Congressman Darrell Issa   - A member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee overseeing the pending legislation  
- Martin Boys - President, Inventors' Alliance of North California

When:  July 27, 2005
8:00am-11:30 am

Where:   Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 92037

Cost:  $10 pre-registered, $15 at the door, FREE for Knobbe Martens Clients

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