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Patent Litigation in the U.S.: What You Need to Know Webinar     

Webinar

I.D.# WB0940

Printable Description

May 11-13, 2010 (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET ) - via telephone/internet

This webinar will be presented in two, two-hour sessions.

In today's economic environment, patents have become an increasingly important asset for both individuals and corporations. More and more, individuals and corporations, including those in the automotive and aerospace industries, are recognizing that revenue can be generated from their patent rights, whether those rights consist of a single patent, a family of patents or an entire portfolio. Indeed, some companies do not make or sell products; their entire revenue is derived from the licensing of their patents. Suffice it to say, licensing revenue has become a significant source of value in the global intellectual property economy.

This webinar will tell you what you need to know about U.S. patent litigation and will provide in-depth insights into the practical realities of patent disputes in the U.S. You will learn what's involved in a patent case, including the issues that the patent owner has to prove, e.g. infringement, and the issues the accused infringer has to prove, e.g., invalidity. You will increase your awareness of the role of the judge and the jury in patent cases and you will hear about the increasing use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation, to resolve patent disputes. Among other topics, this course also will increase your appreciation for the time it typically takes to go from the filing of a case to trial, and the fees and expenses associated with the case.

Learning Objectives
By connecting with this webinar, you will be able to:

• Obtain an overview of U.S. patent litigation
• Explain the basic legal principles for liability and damages in patent cases
• Gain insights into how patent disputes are resolved
• Predict the fees and expenses associated with bringing and/or defending a patent case in the U.S.
• Anticipate the scope of discovery in, and/or business disruption arising from, a U.S. patent case
• Peek into the future of potential patent law reform

Who Should Attend
This course is geared toward executives, in-house counsel, in-house patent agents, and senior managers across industries, such as automotive and aerospace. Participants may be both U.S. and non-U.S. -- anyone who needs help in understanding what to expect and what the realities are should they become involved in U.S. patent litigation.

Topical Outline
Session 1

• Overview of Patent Litigation
• Issues the patent-owner has to prove
• Issue the accused infringer has to prove
• What is the Scope of Discovery?
• Documents, including e-documents
• Depositions
• Third parties (e.g. customers, suppliers)
• Confidentiality of discovery materials
• Who Decides Liability and Damages?
• Jury
• Judge
• Mediator/Arbitrator

Session 2

• How Long Does it Take from Filing to Trial?
• District Courts
• ITC
• How Much Does it Cost?
• Fees and expenses
• Contingency fees
• Recovery of fees and expenses
• What Changes are on the Horizon?
• Supreme Court
• Patent law reform

Instructor(s): Russell E. Levine
Russell E. Levine, P.C., CLP, is a partner in the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he specializes in patent infringement litigation and patent licensing. He has over 20 years of experience. During his career, both as lead counsel and in conjunction with other Kirkland & Ellis partners, Russell has litigated over 200 patents and has analyzed and counseled clients with respect to several hundred more. He has obtained over $100 million for his clients through settlements, awards and licensing revenue. He also has successfully defended his clients from damages claims totaling in the billions. He has represented clients and continues to represent numerous Fortune 500 companies and other small and large publicly-held and privately-owned entities. He has litigated matters involving a broad array of patented technology such as automotive wheel aligners, wheel balancers, digital camera technology, and semiconductor memory chips. He currently serves as an International Delegate to the Licensing Executives Society International ("LESI") organization and as Chair of the LESI Patent and Technology Licensing Committee. Russell was recently inducted into the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field of Intellectual Property. He also serves on the Editorial Board of the "Managing Intellectual Property" monthly publication. Mr. Levine holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering and B.S. in Economics from Univ. of Michigan and a J.D. from the Univ. of Chicago Law School.

Registration Information
Registration for this live webinar is available on a per-person basis, similar to purchasing a seat in a classroom. Participants attend an online session from work or home; anywhere with a PC with internet access (at least 56K) and a telephone. The fee includes one connection to the 120-minute conference calls (toll free telephone number provided for U.S. and select countries*) and assigned personal ID number; one connection to SAE's online training center (via WebEx); and access to a secure course in the SAE Learning Center that contains the webinar presentations, class session recordings, supplemental materials, and assignments.

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NOTE: The live course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline but are unable to attend on the date/time listed above.

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Fees: $395 ; SAE Members: $355

.4 CEUs

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