Current Issues in IP Law – From Fortnite Dances to Patent Trolls to 3D Printing

Event Description

Deadline to Register: May 12, 2019

The MSBA Tech Law Section will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Fox Rothschild LLP.  All section members are encouraged to attend.

Schedule of Events:
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Social Hour and Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Annual Meeting and Elections:  Slate of Council Candidates
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | CLE Program

This presentation will briefly survey a number of recent legal developments and big stories that relate to intellectual property. Some of the topics covered will be:
-The impact of Europe’s new copyright rights on the Internet;
-Updated Patent Office guidance on subject matter eligibility;
-Recent court decisions related to AIA Post-Grant Proceedings for patents;
-New requirements to register copyrights before bringing suit (Fourth Estate);
-Willful infringement after In re Seagate and Halo;
-The “On Sale” Bar in the post-AIA world (Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.);
-“Patent Troll” activities in light of AIA and recent venue decisions;
-Implications of 3D printing on IP laws; and
-The application of copyright law to Fortnite dances.

Speakers:

Keith Larson, Kinney & Lange PA
J
ames Urzedowski, Tysver Beck Evans
Brian Wallenfelt, Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP

CLE Credit:

1.0 Standard CLE Credit Applied | Event Code: 273309

Cost:

Section Member:  Free
MSBA Member not in the section:  $15
Non-MSBA Member:  $35
Law Student:  Free

Join the Tech Law Section and attend the CLE for FREE! 
MSBA members who are not members of the Tech Law Section can join the section and attend the CLE for free. Contact Tram Nguyen at 612-278-6316 to take advantage of this offer!

Remote Participation: 

Remote participation by teleconference is available. Please indicate this option when registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the CLE. 

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Questions? Contact Tram Nguyen | 612-278-6316

The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify Tram Nguyen via 612-278-6316 or email: tnguyen@mnbars.org.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

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DATE
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
TIME

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

VENUE
Fox Rothschild LLP
222 S 9th St #2000
Minneapolis, MN 55402