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This page contains old IPLAC News & Events.
To see current news releases, please check here.
To see past and future events please check here to see the IPLAC Calendar.
IPLAC News & News Archive
The IPLAC Biotech Committee Presents: Biologue Chicago
September 10, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM
The Chicago Yacht Club
Click here for full details.
IPLAC Field Day 2008
Thursday, June 5th 2008
Oak Brook Hills Marriott® Resort
Click here for full details.
Annual Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
University Club
Cocktails are at 5:30, Dinner is at 6:00. The Dinner is free to all current IPLAC members.
Click here for full details and sign up.
Combined 2008 Reception in Honor of New Judicial Honorary Members and Other New Members, and Reception for the Publication of IPLACs
Thursday, April 3, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Click here for full details.
IPLAC 2008 Creator of the Year Award and Call for Nominations
IPLAC last year expanded its former Inventor of the Year Award to encompass achievements in other areas covered by intellectual property law. The award is now referred to as the Creator of the Year Award. In addition to recognizing inventors, the award is intended to recognize significant achievements in creation of a trademark or service mark and related branding, marketing and advertising activities; and achievements in literary, visual, musical, dramatic and other arts protected by copyrights. The annual award may fall in any one of these categories, and in appropriate cases, there may be multiple awards.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the chair of IPLAC's Creator of the Year Award committee, David Fleming.
Click here for full details and click here for the application.
IPLAC 2008 Scholarship Information
Two or more one-time college scholarships are being sponsored by the IPLAC Educational Foundation. Although the number and exact amount of the scholarships has not been set, they will be at least $3,000 each. The IPLAC Educational Foundation has been organized by the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago for the purpose of funding and awarding scholarships to youth who attend Chicago high schools.
Click here for full details and click here for the application.
The 2007 IPLAC 18th Annual Trade Secrets Seminar
December 6, 2007, 1:30 To 4:30 P.M. At The John Marshall Law School, 315 South Plymouth, Courtroom 1200, Chicago, Illinois
Click here for full details and order form.
September 18, 2007 - Ethics for Trademark Lawyers
This seminar is being organized by the joint U.S. and International trademark committees of IPLAC and will be held at McDermott, Will & Emery.
October 12, 2007 - Intellectual Property Law Summit 2007
IPLAC is extremely proud to be co-sponsoring with West Legalworks an all-day conference on intellectual property topics on Friday, October 12 at the Hyatt Regency to coincide with the IPLAC Judges Dinner which will follow that evening at the same location. Many of the speakers are IPLAC members. Attendees can choose from two tracks of IP topics all day. The entire list of topics and speakers are on the electronic brochure that is linked to the attachment. Among other things, five judges will be speaking at the conference, including Judge Linn from the Federal Circuit and Chief Judge Holderman from the Northern District of Illinois. We also have a fantastic panel of in-house counsel including Motorola, McDonald's, General Motors, Siemens, Illinois Tool Works and USG Corp. IPLAC plans to make this an annual event that will be one of the premier intellectual property conferences in the entire country. CLE credit is available for the entire conference, including an ethics topic. IPLAC members receive a $100 discount on the registration fee.
Registration takes place directly with West Legalworks. Click here for Registration Flyer.
October 12, 2007 - IPLAC Judges Dinner
Mark Your Calendar Now!
The 2007 Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago's Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary will be held:
Friday, October 12, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
This year's entertainment will include the renowned D.C. comedy troupe:
April 26, 2007- New Members Reception
New Members Reception and Reception for the Publication of IPLAC's Claim Construction in the Federal Circuit- Lloyd's Chicago, 5:30 to 7:30. More details to follow.
May 8th - IPLAC Annual Dinner
It is my pleasure to invite you to the Annual Meeting of The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago.
IPLAC's Field Day Is Around the Corner Thursday, May 31st, 2007
It's time to dust off those golf shoes or that tennis racket and join your IPLAC colleagues for some fun in the sun. The 2007 IPLAC Field Day is set for Thursday, May 31st. We are very excited to try a new location this year. The activities and dinner will take place at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills resort in Oak Brook. For those able to join in the golfing, we will be playing on the newly renovated Willow Crest Golf Course. Other activities, such as tennis and basketball, will be available for those who would prefer to leave the clubs at home. Registration information and other details are attached. Spread the word and sign up as soon as possible to ensure your spot on the course or court. We look forward to seeing everyone on May 31st.
IPLAC Committee Selection for 2006-2007
Please select up to 3 committees that you wish to participate in for the 2006-2007 year. Fax or email (Details on form) your selection to Debbie K. Wright, IPLAC President. No cover sheet is necessary. We look for to a year of active committees.
IPLAC Creator of the Year Award: Call for Nominations
As you may be aware, IPLAC has expanded its Inventor of the Year Award to encompass achievements in other areas covered by intellectual property law. The award is now referred to as the Creator of the Year Award. In addition to recognizing inventors, the award is intended to recognize significant achievements in creation of a trademark or service mark and related branding, marketing and advertising activities; and achievements in literary, visual, musical, dramatic and other arts protected by copyrights. The annual award may fall in any one of these categories, and in appropriate cases, there may be multiple awards.
The Call for Nominations, which briefly describes the criteria for the award, and the Nomination Form, are below. Nominations are due by March 15, 2007.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the chair of IPLAC's Creator of the Year Award committee, David Fleming (312-321-7734, email: dfleming@brinkshofer.com).
UPCOMING SEMINAR: Data Privacy and the Internet
IPLAC’s Internet Law Committee, in collaboration with the Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT®), DePaul University College of Law, is pleased to sponsor a luncheon seminar on the topic of data privacy.
January 24, 2007, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Click here for full information and registration.
IPLAC Annual Judges Dinner - November 3, 2006
Union League Club, 5:30 Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner.
We are pleased to announce the details for our annual Judges’ Dinner on Friday, November 3, 2006. This year’s Dinner will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Last year’s dinner was very well attended by both the judiciary and the bar. We expect to have greater attendance this year due to the AIPPI conference being held in Chicago that same week.
Press Release - May 19, 2006
IPLAC Presents Inventor of the Year Award to Dr. Arun S. Wagh of Argonne National Laboratory and Announces New Officers for 2006
Click here for full story.
2006 IPLAC FIELD DAY - June 29, 2006
This year, for anyone who does not wish to golf, we are also featuring our first-ever Wine Tasting Seminar & Competition, and Swimming. Golfing includes a hole-in-one contest with a chance to win a car, as explained in the link below. Registration forms, directions and much more information appears in the link below which were beautifully organized by our Field Day Committee. Jeff Ingalls of Bell Boyd & Lloyd is the Chair, and Cindy Thompson of Bell Boyd & Lloyd is the Vice Chair of IPLAC's Field Day Committee. We are also seeking pledge forms and donations for the door prizes.
Click here for form and full details.
May 17, 2006
Please register to attend IPLAC's ANNUAL MEETING on May 17, 5:30 p.m., at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe Street. Dinner is free for all active members (there is a cash bar). At the Annual Meeting, we elect IPLAC's new officers and board members, present the Inventor of the Year Award, and the IPLAC Educational Foundation presents scholarship awards to deserving Chicago high school students. Please see the form below for more information, including the list of persons nominated to serve as officers and board members.
You may make a reservation for the dinner by returning the form below by facsimile to Janet Pioli at 312.321.4299 or by emailing your confirmation to jpioli@usebrinks.com. Reservations must be made by May 10. Janet Pioli (Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione) is vice chair of the dinner committee. If you make a reservation but need to cancel, please call Janet at 312.321.4725 so IPLAC will not be charged for the dinner. We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting.
Click here for form and full details.
European Patent Office Opposition Practice - May 11, 2006
European Patent Office Opposition Practice is a presentation by Brian Dunlop of Wynne-Jones, Laine & James who will discuss European opposition proceedings from initial grant to the final decision, touching on legal, tactical and practical considerations. The presentation is on Thursday, May 11, 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. at The John Marshall Law School. It is organized by IPLAC's International Patent Committee, Monique Morneault of Wallenstein, Wagner & Rockey, Vice Chair.
Click here for more information.
Trademarks in China - May 2, 2006
IPLAC's US and International Trademark Committees are pleased to present a seminar on Trademarks in China. Topics to be covered include protecting and exploiting brands in China, counterfeiting issues, border enforcement, and a panel discussion. This will take place on Tuesday, May 2, Noon-5 p.m. at the John Marshall Law School. More information and a registration form are attached. CLE CREDIT WILL BE APPLIED FOR FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Fred Meyers (Ladas & Parry) is Chair of the International Trademarks Committee and Elliott Bankendorf (Welsh & Katz) is Chair of the US Trademarks Committee.
Click here for more information.
Click here for sign up sheet.
April 26, 2006
We are happy to announce that the Women in IP will be hosting the Third Annual IPLAC Federal Judicial Panel on April 26, 2006. We are pleased to have Judge Zagel, Judge Conlon, Judge Pallmeyer, Judge Kennelly, Judge Lefkow, Judge Moran and Judge Denlow on the panel. The event will be moderated by Ms. Kara Cenar of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd.
What can you do to help with this event?
We are in need of topic ideas. Topics should be relevant to current IP litigation issues and practice, so brainstorm and poll your colleagues. Send any proposed topics to Laura R. Wanek or Jeana R. Lervick by March 31st.
Click Here for your formal invitation.
IPLAC's Third Annual Federal Judicial Panel April 26, 2006, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at John Marshall Law School, Room 1200.
$20 for IPLAC members, $30 for non-members, $10 for students (includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres)
April 27, 2006
You are invited to attend a program on Willfulness in Patent Litigation on Thursday, April 27, 2006, at The John Marshall Law School, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Program will focus on when to obtain an opinion of counsel, how an opinion should be prepared, pitfalls to avoid, how to defend against willfulness when you don't have an opinion, proofs for willfulness and for exceptional cases, and more. Additional information and a sign-up form are attached. CLE CREDIT WILL BE SOUGHT FOR THIS EVENT. There is no charge, but registration is required. We hope to see you there.
This program is organized by IPLAC's Litigation Committee, Brad Lyerla, Marshall Gerstein & Borun, Chair and Dean Monco, Wood Phillips Katz Clark & Mortimer, Vice Chair.
Click here for more information.
January 26, 2006
TRADEMARK UNIVERSITY is a half-day seminar being presented on January 26 by IPLAC's U.S. and International Trademark Committees. The topics include navigating the USPTO website, reviewing a search report, post registration issues, and a panel discussion. In addition to distinguished local speakers, the TEAS Project Manager of the USPTO will be discussing the latest developments in electronic filing along with practice tips for effectively using the USPTO website. The cost is only $20 for IPLAC members with advance registration. The attached icon provides additional information along with a registration form. Any questions can be directed to Fred Meyers (fredm@ladas.net) or Elliott Bankendorf (ecbankendorf@welshkatz.com).
Click here for more information.
February 23, 2006
This seminar will teach skills needed to improve interactions with others in the workplace by identifying styles of communication. Once familiar with the different styles of communication, you will be equipped to manage antagonistic reactions and approach challenging work situations with ease. Body centered techniques will be explored as a means of providing alternative ways to access assertiveness and confidence while preventing defensive reactions. Such techniques include: breathwork, grounding, body scanning, attuning and discovery of personal movement dynamics in relationship to self and others. Also, learn how to handle the input of others through stress reduction techniques. At the end of this seminar, you will have a learned to express yourself with more clarity, directness and conviction.
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February 27, 2006 - ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN PATENT PROSECUTION
IPLAC's U.S. Patents Committee is pleased to present a seminar on "Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Patent Prosecution" on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, 11:45-1:30 p.m., at The John Marshall Law School. The featured speakers are John Steele, who is the professional responsibility partner at Fish & Richardson, and Dan O'Day of Thomson Elite. The seminar is organized by Janet Garetto (Jenkens & Gilchrist) and Chris Hermanson (Seyfarth Shaw), the Chair and Vice Chair of the U.S. Patents Committee.
Click here for more information.
December 7, 2005
IPLAC's 16th Annual TRADE SECRETS SEMINAR will be taking place on December 7, 1 - 5 p.m. at The John Marshall Law School. This year's program topics include:
- Fiduciary Duty to Protect Trade Secret Assets under the Sarbanes Oxley Act;
- Blogging and the Protection of Trade Secrets,
- Current Issues for Protective Orders in Trade Secret Litigation.
November 16, 2005
IPLAC's Women in IP Committee is proud to present a panel discussion by in-house counsel about how to cultivate mutually beneficial attorney-client relationships and what approaches to take to acquire legal work from corporate clients. Panelists are in-house IP counsel from 4 local corporations.
The seminar is Wednesday, Nov. 16, Noon-1:30 at The John Marshall Law School.
November 17, 2005
IPLAC's Committees for Law Students and for Membership are jointly presenting a seminar on "Life as an Intellectual Property Attorney." This is aimed at law students and professors who would like to know more about careers as IP attorneys. Local practitioners will be speaking about patents, trademarks and copyrights.
November 8, 2005
We are pleased to announce the details for our Annual Judges' Dinner on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Last year's dinner was extremely well attended by both the judiciary and the bar. We anticipate even greater attendance this year due to the presence of many Federal Circuit judges.
Dinner is at the Union League Club (Dinner Committee, James Sobieraj of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chair, and Donna Bobrowicz, Law Offices of Donna Bobrowicz, Vice Chair).
October 31, 2005
Waiving Your Patent Case Goodbye: Preserving Issues for Appeal in an Era of De Novo Review
Second Annual Federal Circuit Clerk Roundtable
Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 West Adams, Room 580
Chicago, IL 60661
Monday, October 31, 2005
1:00 - 3:00 pm
The Federal Circuit exercises de novo review over a variety of issues in patent law. Such plenary review creates tension with the procedural rule that issues not raised at the trial court are waived on appeal. The Federal Circuit has not provided much guidance as to waiver and, indeed, has offered seemingly contradictory opinions on the matter. Parties often file cross-appeals to preserve various issues, incurring the ire of the Federal Circuit, as demonstrated in the case Bailey v. Dart Container Corp., 292 F.3d 1360 (Fed. Cir. 2002). The Roundtable, composed of former law clerks at the Federal Circuit, will address this litigation bind.
Sept. 27, 2005
Presentation by Chico Gholz on Current Issues in Patent Interference Practice. Noon-1:30 at The John Marshall Law School. Contact Janet Garetto (Jenkens & Gilchrist) , chair of the U.S. Patent Committee, for more information.
Sept. 30, 2005
Panel discussion of the July 12, 2005 en banc decision of the Federal Circuit in Phillips v. AWH Corp., et al. The Court clarified certain claim construction issues, but also declined to address other issues, such as the deference (if any) to be accorded the claim construction rulings of the trial court. A panel consisting of Ed Manzo ( Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler), Brad Lyerla (Marshall Gerstein & Borun), Tim Vezeau ( Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman), Pat Burns (Greer Burns & Crain), Dean Monco (Wood Phillips Katz Clark & Mortimer) and Matthew Doscotch (John Marshall Law School) will discuss this important decision and its ramifications and answer questions. Noon at John Marshall Law School . For more information, contact Brad Lyerla, Chair of the Litigation Committee.
IPLAC Presents Inventor of the 2005 Year Award
Annual Meeting of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (2005)
FEATURING: Opportunity to talk with other IPLAC attorneys, Inventor of Year Award, Scholarship Presentation, Approval of Amendments to Bylaws, Election of Officers and Board.
Roundtable Discussion May 10, 2005
The IPLAC (Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago) International and U.S. Trademark Committees are sponsoring a Roundtable
Discussion on the topic of Trademark Issues Relative to Key Word Usage in Advertising on the Internet.
The discussion will be held on May 10,
2005 from 11:45 until 1:30 at the Law Offices of Welsh & Katz, Ltd., 120 S. Riverside Plaza, 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, a lunch will be
served. Admission is free to IPLAC members and space is limited.
To insure a spot RSVP is recommended, please contact Daniel Gurfinkel at
(312) 655-1500.
New Member Reception (2005)
IPLAC is hosting a reception for new members on Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at One North Kitchen & Bar. If you are a new member, be sure to be there to meet new contacts. All IPLAC members are invited to join us there to welcome our new members.
Second Annual Federal Judicial Panel (2005)
On April 14, 2005, IPLAC's Second Annual Federal Judicial Panel will be held from 4:30-6:30pm. A panel of 7 federal judges will discuss their views on "Current Topics in IP Litigation." Don't miss this opportunity to hear from our honored experts! The fee is $20 for members, $30 for non-members and $10 for students, and includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The event will be held at John Marshall Law School.
IPLAC Judges Dinner on Friday, November. 19th, 2004
We are making several enhancements to our Annual Judges' Dinner to offer a more appealing, entertaining evening for you and our judicial guests. Please mark your calendars for November 19, 2004. This occasion is a great opportunity to socialize with the judges and lawyers that you often encounter during your workday.
IPLAC Seminar on Best Practices with Open Source Software on Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Will cover the risks and challenges relating to Open Source Software as well as the best practices and legal strategies.
October 25, 2004 - 8th Annual Charles Green Lecture in Law and Technology
"The Role of En Banc Review at the Federal Circuit"
Honorable Arthur J. Gajarsa, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
IP Litigation 101 for Paralegals
October 20, 2004
Alan L. Barry Head of IP Litigation at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC
with over 20 years of litigation experience will speak on:
- The steps involved in IP litigation
- The role of a paralegal in IP litigation
- How IP litigation differs from other types of litigation
We are happy to announce that the Women in IP will be hosting the Third Annual IPLAC Federal Judicial Panel on April 26, 2006. We are pleased to have Judge Zagel, Judge Conlon, Judge Pallmeyer, Judge Kennelly, Judge Lefkow, Judge Moran and Judge Denlow on the panel. The event will be moderated by Ms. Kara Cenar of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd.
What can you do to help with this event?
We are in need of topic ideas. Topics should be relevant to current IP litigation issues and practice, so brainstorm and poll your colleagues. Send any proposed topics to Laura R. Wanek or Jeana R. Lervick by March 31st.
Click Here for your formal invitation.
IPLAC's Third Annual Federal Judicial Panel April 26, 2006, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at John Marshall Law School, Room 1200.
$20 for IPLAC members, $30 for non-members, $10 for students (includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres)
Program on Willfulness in Patent Litigation - April 27
You are invited to attend a program on Willfulness in Patent Litigation on Thursday, April 27, 2006, at The John Marshall Law School, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Program will focus on when to obtain an opinion of counsel, how an opinion should be prepared, pitfalls to avoid, how to defend against willfulness when you don't have an opinion, proofs for willfulness and for exceptional cases, and more. Additional information and a sign-up form are attached. CLE CREDIT WILL BE SOUGHT FOR THIS EVENT. There is no charge, but registration is required. We hope to see you there.
This program is organized by IPLAC's Litigation Committee, Brad Lyerla, Marshall Gerstein & Borun, Chair and Dean Monco, Wood Phillips Katz Clark & Mortimer, Vice Chair.
Click here for more information.
