The 18th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute is a premier event organized by The University of Texas School of Law and the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. This two-day conference brings together USPTO senior staff, leading practitioners, academics, and members of the federal judiciary to discuss the latest developments in patent law.

Key topics covered include updates on the USPTO's Patent Examination Guidelines on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility, discussions on standard essential patents and license agreements in the context of emerging technologies like 5G, and analyses of current cases and pending decisions related to written description and enablement requirements.

Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions, and hear from notable speakers such as Stephen G. Kunin from Maier & Maier PLLC and Matthew Sked from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The event is designed for patent attorneys, in-house counsel, and other professionals interested in staying abreast of significant changes and trends in patent law.

Speakers(8)

Carla Ji-Eun Kim

Director at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox

Carla Ji-Eun Kim is a Director at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox.

Fabian Gonell

Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Qualcomm

Fabian Gonell is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Qualcomm.

Isabella Fu

Associate General Counsel at Microsoft Corporation

Isabella Fu is the Associate General Counsel at Microsoft Corporation.

Matthew Sked

Senior Legal Advisor at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Matthew Sked is a Senior Legal Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mike Diehl

Senior Advisor at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Mike Diehl is a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Nick Panno

Partner at DLA Piper LLP US

Nick Panno is a Partner at DLA Piper LLP US.

Stephen G. Kunin

Partner at Maier & Maier PLLC

Stephen G. Kunin is a partner at Maier & Maier PLLC, specializing in patent law.

William LaMarca

Presiding Officer at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Solicitor

William LaMarca serves as the Presiding Officer for the 18th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute.

Event Details

Date
March 23, 2023
Location
🇺🇸 Alexandria, United States
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Audience
Patent attorneys, in-house counsel, and legal professionals interested in patent law.

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