FJC-BCLT IP Education Program for Federal Judges
The FJC-BCLT IP Education Program for Federal Judges is an annual seminar designed to provide federal judges with comprehensive training in intellectual property law. Organized collaboratively by the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) and the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), this program has been a cornerstone of judicial education in IP law for over two decades.
The program covers a wide array of topics, including patent law, copyright law, trademark law, and trade secrets. Sessions are led by esteemed faculty from Berkeley Law, experienced judges, and leading practitioners, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into managing IP cases effectively.
In addition to lectures, the program features interactive components such as case studies, panel discussions, and simulations, providing judges with practical tools for adjudicating complex IP disputes. Notable speakers often include federal judges and prominent scholars in the field.
This program is specifically tailored for federal judges seeking to enhance their understanding of intellectual property law and improve their case management skills in this rapidly evolving area.
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Speakers(10)
Beth Freeman
District Judge at U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Judge Freeman presides over cases in the Northern District of California, including those related to intellectual property.
Clark Cheney
Chief Administrative Law Judge at U.S. International Trade Commission
Judge Cheney is the Chief Administrative Law Judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission, overseeing trade-related disputes.
Jeremy Fogel
Executive Director at Berkeley Judicial Institute
Jeremy Fogel is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute and a former Director of the Federal Judicial Center.
Judge Beth Freeman
District Judge at Northern District of California
Judge Beth Freeman is a District Judge for the Northern District of California.
Judge Kathleen O'Malley
Circuit Judge (retired) at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Judge Kathleen O'Malley is a retired Circuit Judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Judge Leonard Stark
Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Judge Leonard Stark serves as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Judge Stanley Chesler
District Judge at District of New Jersey
Judge Stanley Chesler serves as a District Judge for the District of New Jersey.
Leonard P. Stark
Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Judge Stark serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, handling cases involving patent law and other specialized areas.
Peter Menell
Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law
Professor Menell is a co-founder and director of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, specializing in intellectual property law.
Scott R. Boalick
Chief Administrative Patent Judge at Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Judge Boalick leads the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, adjudicating patent disputes and appeals.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10-12, 2022
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Berkeley, United States
- Berkeley Law School
- Audience
- Federal judges