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Intellectual Property Practice Group – Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), San Diego
May 8, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Arterra, Marriott Del Mar
The new rules and patent reform legislation appear stopped for now, but “anti-patent” case law is mounting, new IDS rules are imminent, and whether you’re company prosecutes patents, litigates patents or licenses patents, you’re going to need know how to adapt to this rapidly changing legal environment. Come join us for a lively discussion of where we go from here. The meeting will be followed by a social hour.
Please contact Sara McKibben to register. The meeting is open to all inhouse counsel and there is no cost for this event.
Igniting Technology: The Bionic Human
Fine-tuning the body with cyber-devices
Thursday, May 15
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Calit2 Building at the University of Calfornia, Irvine
Progress in information technology is fueling enormous strides in biomedical research. UC Irvine scientists are at the forefront, developing systems and devices that will provide mankind with a healthier, smarter, nimbler and safer future.
- Discover next-generation sensors impacting prosthetic capabilities
- Experience "XSense" -- going beyond sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell
- Glimpse the future of implantable devices
- View IT-powered tools of tomorrow that will transform human potential
Speakers will include: Mark Bachman, Associate Director, Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility and Associate Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Fan Gang-Zeng, Professor, Anatomy and Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Sciences, and Otolaryngology, Research Director, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; and Jeff Fisher, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Register at www.regonline.com/BionicHuman
The 24th Annual Entrepreneurs Conference - Breaking Through the Growth Barrier
Monday, May 19, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Anaheim Marriott
The annual Entrepreneurs Conference is an exceptional opportunity to capitalize on the successful experiences of others in starting, funding, growing, and managing a new business.
Who should attend?
Entrepreneurs, investors, and executives of rapidly growing companies will definitely want to be at this event. If you are contemplating a start-up, looking to accelerate your sales growth, or want to connect with other business owners or investors, this conference is for you.
What will I get out of it?
- Learn how to get funding for your business,
- Acquire valuable marketing ideas to accelerate your sales growth, and
- Find out what worked and didn't work from successful entrepreneurs
Speakers will include Rob Ukropina, Founder of Overnite Express and 2007 California Small Business Person of the Year; Peter Butterfield, Chairman and CEO of ATK North America.
Register at www.hbsaoc.org/conference/register.htm
Intellectual Property Law for the High Technology Industry
Explore some of the most common intellectual property issues faced by engineers, managers, and other professionals working in the high technology industry. Gain the knowledge of IP law that will help you plan and organize an effective IP portfolio. Knobbe Martens Partner, Sabing Lee, along with other guest speakers will present. Learn about topics that include:
- Recognizing different types of IP
- Identifying protectable IP
- Minimizing the risk of infringing a competitor's patent
- Maximizing patent value through licensing or enforcement
Please click here for a flyer with more info and to register for this event.
OCTANE Avoiding Patent Pitfalls Seminar - View Seminar Online
Intellectual property, particularly patents, are crucial assets for any entrepreneur starting a new business. However, too often mistakes are made that either jeopardize a company's patent rights or overlook the impact of another party's patents on the company's ability to do business. Learn how to avoid the IP surprises that can kill an investment during due diligence and how to best position your company's IP and maximize its value. Sabing Lee, Andrew Douglas and Andrew Kimmel, Partners with Knobbe Martens, will address the following important topics:
- Why obtaining a patent doesn't give you the ability to sell your product?
- How to avoid activities that can cause a loss of patent rights?
- How to minimize the risks of infringing third party patents?
- How to secure ownership in your company's IP
- What scope of protection should your patents be seeking?
- How to allocate your investment dollars effectively on your IP strategy?