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UT Law CLE's 29th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. Topics include:   Recent Developments in Claim Construction Year in Review Patent Litigation Funding In-House Counsel Panel PTAB Topic: Discretionary Denial Judicial Panel Perspectives from In-House IP Counsel Ethics and Engagement Letters and Retention Documents Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

UT Law's 28th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. 

UT Law's 27th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. 

UT Law's 26th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. 

UT Law's 25th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute, now a Live Webcast, covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. This year’s program features: A look at how COVID-19 is impacting patent practice, including nuts and bolts for remote litigation. A review of the year’s key Federal Circuit and Supreme Court cases by Mark A. Lemley. The latest in Section 101 as well as practical prosecution strategies for software and life sciences. An examination of global trends and enforcement, plus considerations for international patent prosecution. Recent Developments in Claims Construction with Kenneth R. Adamo. An overview of PTAB policy shifts in the last year, plus a discussion on PTAB practice strategies. An exploration of the evolving guidance on AI claims and how they are being applied. The popular U.S. District Court Judicial Panel. An In-House Counsel panel and virtual “breakfast” presentation, hosted by Women in IP. A full 15.00 hours, including 2.50 hours Ethics credit Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional 0.50 hour of Ethics credit to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year. If you cannot watch the entire 2-day webcast at its scheduled time, don’t worry! Register now and view as much of the live webcast as your schedule allows. In addition, you will receive the recorded eConference in “Your Briefcase”, available 4-6 weeks after the live webcast, and can watch and claim credit (pre-approved in TX and CA) for any presentations you missed.

UT Law's 24th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics.    This year’s program features: A review of the year’s key Federal Circuit and Supreme Court cases by Mark A. Lemley. Section 101 updates as well as practical prosecution tactics for software and life sciences. Recent Developments in Claims Construction with Kenneth R. Adamo. Exploration of legal and ethical issues surrounding machine learning and AI applications. Recent developments in damages case law, including opportunities and limitations for the scope of compensation. A look at IPR and the Evolution of PTAB Post-SAS. The popular U.S. District Court Judicial Panel. An In-House Counsel panel and breakfast presentation, hosted by Women in IP. 3.00 hours of ethics, including presentations by Jason Boulette and Claude Ducloux. Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception. 

UT Law's 23rd Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. This year’s program features: A review of the year’s key Federal Circuit and Supreme Court cases by Mark A. Lemley. A discussion on the Global Patent Landscape, moderated by Robert Greene Sterne and including former Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit, Paul R. Michel, including practical guidance on how to navigate and adapt to a new “reality” in global patent enforcement and monetization. Prosecution strategies and analysis, including approaches to gain insight into patent examiners and art units. Recent Developments in Claims Construction with Kenneth R. Adamo. Advanced IPR tactics and “survival” strategies. A look at changes to venue rules and the rise of multi-district litigation. Section 101 and a look at how the courts and USPTO continue to apply Alice. An examination of evolving damages case law and strategies for apportionment and lost-profit determinations. The popular U.S. District Court Judicial Panel, moderated by Hon. Alan D Albright. 3.00 hours of ethics, including presentations on Tricky Ethics Issues for IP Lawyers with Michael E. McCabe, and Practicing IP Law Ethically in the Cloud with David Hricik. Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception. 

UT Law's 22nd Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. This year’s program features: A review of the year’s key Federal Circuit and Supreme Court cases by Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School A discussion on the Evolving Patent Valuation Landscape and the interplay between innovation and the rising costs of enforcement Section 101 and a look at how the courts and USPTO continue to apply Alice  Strategies for strengthening your PTAB trial record for appeal Changes to the on-sale bar rule under the AIA Approaches for acquiring, managing, and asserting patent portfolios Emerging technologies and how they are impacting the legal landscape ITC trends and hot topics Patent litigation around the world and the growing popularity of jurisdictions like Canada, China and Germany Insight from sitting U.S. District Court Judges, including Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo (SDCA), Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg (EDPA) and Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (EDTX) and their experiences hearing patent cases A Friday Breakfast Presentation, hosted by Women in IP, on the Ethical Considerations of Career Transitions 3.25 hours of ethics, including presentations on Patent Prosecution and Malpractice, and Recent Developments in Attorney-Client Privilege in Patent Litigation Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Networking Reception

UT Law's 21st Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin covers the latest developments in patent law and features a sophisticated and rich array of prosecution and litigation topics. Hear from nationally recognized faculty including senior IP counsel of major corporations, patent prosecution and litigation experts from around the nation, U.S. District Court Judges, and leading academics. This year’s program features: A review of recent Section 101 decisions their impact on shaping the Alice analysis; plus practical prosecution tips and strategies under the new USPTO guidelines Tips and strategies for practicing before the PTAB, including new rules, best practices and current trends; plus insight and tips from the perspective of former Administrative Patent Judges; An in-depth exploration of current “tensions” in concurrent proceedings before the PTAB and the District Courts; what litigators and patent owners should know and understand Recent developments in claims construction, with a focus on the latest post-Teva Federal Circuit cases and the PTAB’s claims construction rules. A continued look at the impact of Octane Fitness, including developing trends and common pitfalls A discussion on the impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the America Invents Act on the protection of technology. A panel of In-House Counsel discuss the key issues around patent prosecution, litigation and licensing, the prospect of patent reform, and more. Key patent licensing strategies, with emphasis on drafting and negotiation The impact of Lexmark, Halo and Life Tech on overseas sales and recent developments in the law of patent exhaustion and foreign sales of products patented in the U.S A special luncheon presentation with Hope C. Shimabuki, Regional Director of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office’s Texas Regional Office Presentations by nationally-recognized academics—Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School; John M. Golden, The University of Texas School of Law; and David Hricik, Mercer University School of Law Insight from sitting U.S. District Court Judges, including Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (EDTX) and Judge Roy Payne (EDTX) and from former Judge Faith S. Hochberg on the current landscape for damages and remedies and their experiences hearing patent cases Plus, network with program faculty and fellow practitioners at a Thursday Evening Reception

UT Law's Advanced Patent Law Institute in Austin brings together nationally-recognized leaders in the patent law practice—practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, senior USPTO officials and members of the judiciary—to cover the latest developments and impacts of key cases in patent law. The Institute features a sophisticated array of presentations and discussions on prosecution and litigation topics, including: Recent developments and trends in claims construction, including the impact of Teva v. Sandoz and Williamson v. Citrix Online An update on AIA trial practice and rules at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) by Judge Miriam L. Quinn An in-depth look at current PTAB procedural practice, trial strategy, and the interplay with district court litigation A discussion on optimizing the synergy between in-house counsel and outside counsel An examination of the changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with Judge Lee H. Rosenthal and Judge Xavier Rodriguez Recent decisions, prosecution issues and litigation impacts around patentable subject matter for software and business methods Keynote Presentation by Russell Slifer, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent Trademark Office A closer look at improving patent prosecution efficiency and increasing the effective term limit Presentations by nationally-recognized academics—Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School; John M. Golden, The University of Texas School of Law; and David Hricik, Mercer University School of Law A review of inequitable conduct cases since Therasense and the recent trend of attorney sanctions Insight from sitting U.S. District Court Judges, including Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (EDTX) and Judge Paul Singh Grewal (NDCA) on the current landscape for damages and remedies and their experiences hearing patent cases