The 2020 Midwest IP Institute, organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (Minnesota CLE), is a premier event dedicated to intellectual property law. This annual conference brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and academics to discuss the latest developments and trends in IP law.
The conference covers a wide range of topics, including patent law updates, trademark decisions, copyright law developments, and the impact of emerging technologies on IP practices. Sessions such as "2020 Patent Law Year in Review," "The Year in Trademark Law: Noteworthy Decisions and Their Impact on Your Practice," and "Autonomous Vehicles: Novel Technical and Legal Considerations" provide attendees with comprehensive insights into current IP issues.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in breakout discussions, and hear from notable speakers like Yen T. Florczak, 3M’s Chief IP Counsel. The event also features a virtual expo hall showcasing the latest legal technologies and services.
This conference is ideal for IP attorneys, in-house counsel, and legal professionals seeking to stay updated on IP law developments and to connect with peers in the field.
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Speakers(35)
Aaron A. Myers
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Aaron A. Myers is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Adam Gill
Managing Director at GLS Capital
Adam Gill is the Managing Director at GLS Capital, specializing in litigation finance.
Amy C. Taber
Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright
Amy C. Taber is an Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright, specializing in IP litigation.
Ann Dunn Wessberg
Partner at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Ann Dunn Wessberg is a Partner at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., focusing on intellectual property law.
Catherine R. Rowland
CEO at ImageRights International
Catherine R. Rowland is the CEO of ImageRights International, a company specializing in copyright enforcement services.
Chris Reed
Corporate Counsel at Fox Corporation
Chris Reed is Corporate Counsel at Fox Corporation, specializing in intellectual property law.
Christopher M. Turoski
Professor at University of Minnesota Law School
Christopher M. Turoski is a Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, specializing in intellectual property law.
Colette Durst
Vice President and Chief Trademark Counsel at 3M
Colette Durst is the Vice President and Chief Trademark Counsel at 3M, overseeing the company's trademark portfolio.
Courtney A.H. Thompson
Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP
Courtney A.H. Thompson is an Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Dean Eyler
Partner at Gray Plant Mooty
Dean Eyler is a Partner at Gray Plant Mooty, focusing on intellectual property and business litigation.
Eva Mendelsohn
Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright
Eva Mendelsohn is an Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright, specializing in IP law and litigation.
Felicia J. Boyd
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
Felicia J. Boyd is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on intellectual property litigation and counseling.
James D. Smith
Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright
James D. Smith is an Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on intellectual property matters.
Jamison (Jamie) Lynch
Managing Director at GLS Capital
Jamison (Jamie) Lynch is the Managing Director at GLS Capital, focusing on litigation funding.
John A. Dragseth
Principal at Fish & Richardson
John A. Dragseth is a Principal at Fish & Richardson, with expertise in patent litigation and appeals.
Joseph A. Herriges
Attorney at Fish & Richardson
Joseph A. Herriges is an Attorney at Fish & Richardson, specializing in patent litigation.
Michael M. Lafeber
Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Michael M. Lafeber is a Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Michael Masterson
Associate Register for Copyrights at U.S. Copyright Office
Michael Masterson is the Associate Register for Copyrights at the U.S. Copyright Office, focusing on copyright policy and enforcement.
Peter M. Routhier
Attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Peter M. Routhier is an Attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., specializing in copyright law.
Phillip W. Goter
Attorney at Fish & Richardson
Phillip W. Goter is an Attorney at Fish & Richardson, focusing on patent law.
Roshni D. Patel
Senior IP Counsel at PACCAR Inc.
Roshni D. Patel is the Senior IP Counsel at PACCAR Inc., overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
Ruth Rivard
Attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Ruth Rivard is an Attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., focusing on copyright law.
Ryan M. Spanheimer
Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP
Ryan M. Spanheimer is an Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP, specializing in IP litigation.
Samuel T. Lockner
Partner at Carlson Caspers
Samuel T. Lockner is a Partner at Carlson Caspers, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Sanjiv P. Laud
Attorney at Robins Kaplan LLP
Sanjiv P. Laud is an Attorney at Robins Kaplan LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Shannon L. Bjorklund
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Shannon L. Bjorklund is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, with a practice in complex litigation and appellate work.
Stephen C. Lee
Senior Counsel at Target Corporation
Stephen C. Lee is Senior Counsel at Target Corporation, specializing in intellectual property law.
Stephen R. Baird
Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Stephen R. Baird is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, specializing in trademark law.
Susan A. Perera
Senior Counsel at General Mills
Susan A. Perera is Senior Counsel at General Mills, focusing on trademark and copyright law.
Terrance C. Newby
Partner at Patterson Thuente IP
Terrance C. Newby is a Partner at Patterson Thuente IP, focusing on intellectual property law and litigation.
Thomas J. Vitt
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Thomas J. Vitt is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Timothy D. Sitzmann
Attorney at Gray Plant Mooty
Timothy D. Sitzmann is an Attorney at Gray Plant Mooty, specializing in trademark law.
Timothy E. Bianchi
Principal at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner
Timothy E. Bianchi is a Principal at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, specializing in patent law and post-grant proceedings.
Tricia Ann-Olson Zachary
Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP
Tricia Ann-Olson Zachary is an Attorney at Patterson Thuente IP, specializing in IP law and client counseling.
Yen T. Florczak
Chief IP Counsel at 3M
Yen T. Florczak is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M, overseeing the company's IP strategy and operations.
Event Details
- Date
- October 1-2, 2020
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States
- Pricing
- $695 - $795
- Audience
- IP attorneys, in-house counsel, legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- 15 CLE credits (12 at the Institute plus 3 free post-Institute webcasts)