November 2: The Latest Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks

In 2020, legislation was passed that changes the landscape of trademark and copyright law. Various provisions of the new laws have gone into effect on a rolling basis over the past nearly two years. 

This webinar will give attendees an overview of these legislative updates, their effects, and related case law developments.
During this webinar, the presenter will cover these topics and more:

• The Trademark Modernization Act
• New Mechanisms for Trademark Enforcement
• The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act
• The Copyright Claims Board.

Our presenter will be Fitch Even partner Danielle K. Muñoz.
Title:
The Latest Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks
When:
November 2, 2023

9:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. MDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12 noon EDT.
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Speakers:
Dani Muñoz’s practice focuses on trademark and copyright clearance and prosecution, brand protection, and general IP counseling. She has commercial and trademark litigation experience in federal court and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and regularly handles cease-and-desist letters and settlement negotiations.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California and Illinois and is pending in Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request. There is no fee to attend, but please note registration is required.

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July 27: Discretionary Denial and Beyond: Recent Developments in AIA Trial Practice

Since the introduction of inter partes review proceedings in 2012, AIA trial practice has been constantly evolving and the USPTO has signaled that big changes may be ahead. Starting with the USPTO director’s 2022 memorandum issuing guidance on discretionary denial practice and continuing up to the Office’s recent Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, this webinar will give attendees an overview of the latest precedent affecting AIA trial practice from the PTAB and the Federal Circuit, as well as current practice guidance and potential future rulemaking issued by the USPTO.
During this webinar, our presenters will address these topics and more:

• Recent guidance and proposed changes to discretionary denial procedures
• The latest notable decisions from the PTAB and the Federal Circuit affecting AIA trial practice
• A summary of proposed changes to AIA trial practice issued by the USPTO.

Title:
Discretionary Denial and Beyond: Recent Developments in AIA Trial Practice
When:
Thursday, July 27, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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Speakers:
Fitch Even attorneys Paul B. Henkelmann and Brian P. Herrmann.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California and Illinois and is pending in Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.

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Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase - Monthly CLE

Learn how to improve the speed and efficiency of your legal research by learning Fastcase. This presentation will cover how to search, browse, share, and save documents inside of Fastcase’s vast legal library. Explore how Fastcase’s research tools can be utilized to save time and resources— allowing users to redirect their focus to client success.

Title:
Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase

Date + Time: 

• January 12th, 2023
• February 9th, 2023
• March 9th, 2023
• April 13th, 2023
• May 11th, 2023
• June 8th, 2023
• July 13th, 2023
• August 10th, 2023
• September 14th, 2023
• October 12th, 2023
• November 9th, 2023

All Programs 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern

Register Now For This Free CLE Webinar!

Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:

• This course has been approved for CLE in Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. 
• Other states pending.

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Fastcase Overview CLE Handout

Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar

Learn how to optimize client outcomes by improving the one skill that is imperative to all practice areas— efficient legal research. This presentation details how researchers can evade common research pitfalls and employ strategies to consistently retrieve strong results. Fastcase and Docket Alarm are used to demonstrate but these core principles apply to all varieties of online legal research. Over the course of one hour, attendees will learn how to save countless more by minimizing the number of irrelevant results in their future research. 

Title:
Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques

Date + Time: 

• January 26, 2022
• February 23, 2022
• March 23, 2022
• April 27, 2022
• May 25, 2022
• June 22, 2022
• July 27, 2022
• August 24, 2022
• September 28, 2022
• October 26, 2022
• November 30, 2022

All Webinars 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Register Now For This Free CLE Webinar!

Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:

• This course has been approved for CLE in Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. Other states pending.

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July 21: AI Is Coming to an Invention Near You

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it’s evolving. AI finds application in virtually every technology and business paradigm. If you haven’t seen it already, AI is coming soon to an invention near you and can be found in a greatly increasing number of patent applications and patent claims.
During this webinar, our presenter will address these topics and more:

• A general explanation of AI and machine learning (ML) in particular
• A statistical overview of ML in US patenting
• A patent eligibility overview of ML claims
• Various approaches to claim drafting
• Practice tips.

Title:
AI Is Coming to an Invention Near You
When:
July 21, 2022

9:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. MDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12 noon EDT.
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Fitch Even partner Steven G. Parmelee. Steve has extensive experience in complex patent preparation and prosecution in the U.S. and abroad. He has assisted clients with patent portfolio management, freedom-to-operate issues, and transactions for over 45 years.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California and Illinois and is pending in Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
Free. Registration required.

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June 30: The Better Part of Valor? Discretionary Institution in PTAB Proceedings

Filing a meritorious petition does not guarantee the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) will institute trial in inter partes review (IPR) or post-grant review (PGR) proceedings. Congress allowed that the PTAB “may not authorize” IPR proceedings unless they identify a reasonable likelihood that the petitioner would prevail with respect to at least one of the claims challenged. This leaves the PTAB with discretion over whether to institute if the relevant conditions are present. The PTAB has issued guidance and precedential decisions to help petitioners and patent owners evaluate whether the PTAB should apply its discretion to deny institution.

During this webinar, we will cover these topics and more: How the PTAB exercises its discretion to deny institution in the face of parallel district court proceedings, e.g., in the Western District of Texas “rocket docket” Whether prior reexamination, IPR, PGR, or even prosecution will cause the PTAB to exercise its discretion and deny institution Why the PTAB may or may not deny institution of multiple petitions challenging a single patent

Title:
The Better Part of Valor? Discretionary Institution in PTAB Proceedings

When: 

June 30, 2021
9:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. MDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12 noon EDT. 

Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Speakers: 

• David A. Gosse, Partner, Fitch Even, represents clients in district court and PTAB litigation, with deposition and courtroom experience in both venues. His diverse IP law practice also includes acquisition of patent rights in the electronic, software, and mechanical fields. Dave currently chairs the American Intellectual Property Law Association PTAB Trial Committee.
• Karen J. Wang, Partner, Fitch Even counsels clients ranging from individual inventors to multinational corporations with patent prosecution, post-issuance proceedings, and patent portfolio development and management. She has notable experience collaborating with foreign counsel in prosecuting both foreign and domestic applications for global clients and has represented clients in inter partes review and oral arguments at the PTAB.

Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP 
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California and Illinois and is pending for Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.

Cost: Free.

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May 21: Recent Appellate Decisions (Nebraska+Iowa)

This program will review recent decisions from appellate courts in Nebraska and Iowa and, if time permits, other courts around the region. 

Topics include: Negligence, duty, property tax, restraint on alienation, hearsay, defamation, electronic filing, municipal liability, adverse possession, speedy trial, and more.

Richard P. Clem

 

Title:
Recent Appellate Decisions
When/Where:
Friday, May 21, 2021
12:00 - 12:05 PM
Livestream On Facebook (see below)
-and-
Scenic Park - 801 Riverview Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Cell phone for directions: 651-285-5474
Park phone number: 402-494-7531

Preregistration Would Be Helpful - Learn More!  
Speaker:
Richard P. Clem has a B.A. in history from the University of Minnesota, and a J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). For more information, see Richard P. Clem Continuing Legal Education.
CLE credit:
CLE credit has been applied for as follows:

• Nebraska: 1.0 credit approved. Nebraska activity number 211906.
• Iowa: 1.0 credit approved. Iowa activity number 364521.
• Minnesota: 1.0 credit applied for. Minnesota event code 362983.
• Wisconsin: CLE credit applied for upon request.
• Other States: Eligible for CLE credit in most states. Please contact me regarding credit in other states.

By:
Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education

Livestream Option Information

Attorney Clem writes:
I will also be doing a livestream of this program, which I plan to offer for Iowa and Minnesota credit. Unfortunately, I will not be applying for Nebraska credit for the livestream. This is something of an experiment, and many things can go wrong. Therefore, if you are in the Sioux City/South Sioux City area, I encourage you to come in person.

The livestream program will take place on Facebook live, on my personal Facebook page, along with the cat pictures, political rants, etc. If you go to my Facebook page at noon on Friday, the live video should be at the top of the page. Maybe Facebook won't work. Maybe my phone will run out of data. Maybe my phone's battery will go dead. So if you desperately need one credit, then you should show up in person. But if you can't do that, here's how to watch online:

• Go to my personal Facebook page at 12:00 Central Time, Friday, May 21. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/richard.clem.35 It should say something like "Richard Clem is live," and show the video. You probably need to turn on the sound manually. To get live credit, you need to watch the program live. Therefore, I will disable access to the recording shortly after the program.
• Listen to the program. If you have any questions, send them in the chat area, and I will address them at the end.
• During the program, I will give a series of code numbers. Write down these numbers.
• After the program, send me an e-mail with the code numbers, along with your full name and state in which you are admitted. If you are taking the program for Iowa credit, you must put this in affidavit form. Simply preface your e-mail with the following language: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Iowa that I watched 60 minutes of this program on May 21, 2021, and heard the following code numbers:" Sign the affidavit by typing your full name. Send this via e-mail to clem.law@usa.net.
• I will send you a certificate of attendance when I return to my office Monday.

For the livestream, one credit has been applied for in Iowa and Minnesota. Iowa activity number 365121 (approved), Minnesota event code 370780 (pending). (The live program has different code numbers--see below).

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May 20: Design Patents in the U.S. and Japan: Leveraging the Differences in Laws to Maximize Protection

Design patent laws can differ significantly from one country to another. A lack of understanding of these differences can result in not obtaining the broadest patent protection possible. This webinar will provide an overview of the basics of the design patent laws in the U.S. and Japan and then examine how applicants can take advantage of unique opportunities each country’s laws have to offer.
In particular, our presenters will address the following topics:

• Patentability requirements for designs in the U.S. and in Japan
• Best practices for preparing a priority application in one country that is suitable for filing in the other
• Unique filing or prosecution strategies permitted in each country
• Enforcement considerations
• Highlights of Japan’s New Design Act of 2020 and the implications and opportunities for applicants filing secondary applications in Japan. 

Title:
Design Patents in the U.S. and Japan: Leveraging the Differences in Laws to Maximize Protection
When:
May 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. MDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12 noon EDT.
Register Now!
Speakers:

• Calista J. Mitchell, Partner, Fitch Even, focuses her practice primarily on complex patent prosecution, both domestic and global, and freedom-to-operate, patent validity, and patentability opinions. She works closely with U.S. and foreign clients to develop global design filing strategies and has filed hundreds of design applications on their behalf. Calista advises clients in a variety of technical fields, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science, among others. 
• Tomohiro Nakamura, Partner, Konishi & Nakamura, has represented Japanese and international clients in trademark and industrial design protection for over 20 years. Prior to that he worked in the Intellectual Property Division at Toyota Motor Corp., where he prosecuted and enforced trademark and design rights to protect global brands including TOYOTA and LEXUS for 12 years. Tomohiro is a chapter author of the AIPPI book Design Rights: Functionality and Scope of Protection, contributing the chapter on design protection in Japan.

Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California, Illinois, and Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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November 2019: International Trade and National Security Policy: 2019 Update

Although often discussed as separate considerations, international trade matters and national security policy naturally intersect, sometimes in unexpected ways for trade law practitioners. This has been particularly true during the Trump Administration. This program, taught by Laura Fraedrich and Lindsey Nelson of Jones Day, will explore the various considerations that tie together international trade and national security policy, with a focus on economic sanctions and recent developments under the current administration.
The course will also review recent changes to the review of foreign direct investment by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Defense Security Service. Finally, the program will cover recent developments in tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, particularly those relating to imports from China.
Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the interplay between international trade and national security
• Identify current trends and policies, and recent developments in these areas
• Analyze best practices for dealing with recent tariffs

Title:
International Trade and National Security Policy: 2019 Update
By:Above the Law + Lawline
Speakers:

• For more than 20 years, Laura Fraedrich of Jones Day has been helping clients achieve their goals in complex international trade matters, including CFIUS, economic sanctions, export control, customs, and trade remedy matters. Clients in the energy, semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and transportation sectors have relied on Laura to handle their CFIUS filings.
• Lindsey Nelson of Jones Day focuses her practice on advising clients regarding compliance with government regulations, with a particular concentration on compliance with international trade regulations. She represents individuals and public and private entities in all aspects of counseling and internal investigations, as well as in civil and criminal investigations and prosecutions. Lindsey assists companies and organizations with compliance with the U.S. export controls, including the sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Such compliance activities include determining and obtaining proper licenses, conducting internal investigations, and advocating for clients in disclosures to and negotiations with relevant government agencies. Lindsey has significant experience drafting documents necessary for export control compliance and enforcement activities, including voluntary self-disclosures and responses to government inquiries, commodity jurisdiction requests, commodity classification requests, license applications, and compliance manuals. She also conducts training programs for clients on export control compliance. Lindsey has also represented government contractors in False Claims Act matters, including qui tam litigation, and other government contract regulatory matters. She also has experience advising clients with regard to other facets of international laws and regulations administered by the U.S. government, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Credit:

• Alabama (self-apply)
• Alaska
• Arizona 
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado (self-apply)
• Connecticut
• Delaware (self-apply)
• Florida (self-apply) 
• Georgia
• Hawaii 
• Idaho (self-apply)
• Illinois 
• Indiana (self-apply)
• Iowa (self-apply)
• Kentucky (self-apply)
• Louisiana (self-apply)
• Maine (self-apply)
• Minnesota 
• Missouri 
• Montana (self-apply)
• Nebraska
• Nevada (self-apply)
• New Hampshire (self-apply)
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina 
• North Dakota (self-apply)
• Oklahoma (self-apply)
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania 
• South Carolina (self-apply) 
• Texas 
• US Virgin Islands (self-apply)
• Utah (self-apply)
• Virginia (self-apply)
• Washington 
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin (self-apply)
• Wyoming (self-apply)
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.

Cost:

Free through the month of November 2019.

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October 15/Multiple Locations: The Red Shield Symposium

The Red Shield Symposium, formerly the Estate & Charitable Gift Planning Institute (ECGPI), is a nationally renowned, group-live web cast focused on bringing together donor advisors to learn the latest on estate planning, the effects that legislation has on charitable donations, and how The Salvation Army will meet your clients' philanthropic goals.
Title:
The Red Shield Symposium
When/Where:
October 15, 2019
9:00 AM-5:00 PM ET
Multiple locations. It appears that the webcast is not generally available, but rather must be reviewed at local sites.
Registration Required - Seating is Limited and Fills Up Early
Credit:
Continuing education credits are available for CLE, CPE, CFP, CTFA, and Insurance in select states.: ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, HAWAII, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN
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July 18: Not So Obvious: Secondary Considerations at the PTAB

Objective evidence of non-obviousness can overcome a prima facie case of obviousness, both in district court litigation and at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. These "secondary considerations" are an important tool that patent owners can use to defeat obviousness challenges. Historically, the PTAB has not often been persuaded by such evidence. But in recent years, patent owners have found some success when presenting compelling objective evidence of commercial success, copying, long-felt need, and other secondary considerations.

• During this webinar, our presenters will discuss the following:
• Developing trends at the PTAB concerning secondary considerations
• How to insulate your petition from secondary considerations
• Best practices for patent owners developing evidence related to secondary considerations

Title:

Not So Obvious: Secondary Considerations at the PTAB
When:
Thursday
July 18, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 am PDT
10:00 - 11:00 am MDT
11:00 am - 12 noon CDT
12 noon - 1:00 pm EDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:

• David A. Gosse has a diverse IP law practice encompassing both the acquisition and the enforcement of patent rights on behalf of his clients, beginning with patent drafting and prosecution and extending to post-issuance proceedings before the PTAB as appropriate. He has substantial pre-trial and trial experience in district court litigation, including multiple jury trials relating to patent infringement, validity, and breach of license. Dave serves as Co-Vice Chair of the AIPLA PTAB Trial Committee.
• Evan Kline-Wedeen's practice includes patent preparation and prosecution, IP litigation, patent post-issuance proceedings, and product clearance and legal opinions. He assists clients in fields including biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and material science in the development and protection of their intellectual property rights.

Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California, Illinois, and Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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May 31: Advanced Obviousness Analysis: Understanding the Reasonable Expectation of Success Doctrine

Please join Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP for a free webinar, “Advanced Obviousness Analysis: Understanding the Reasonable Expectation of Success Doctrine,” on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12 noon EDT.
When an invention combines previously known features, non-obviousness turns on whether the person having ordinary skill in the art would have a reason to make the combination. This analysis requires considering whether the ordinarily skilled person would have a reasonable expectation of success in combining the known features.
Recent Federal Circuit cases provide guidance in successfully arguing for patentability under this doctrine and establish that it applies even when obviousness is asserted based on a single reference. Successfully arguing obviousness in patent prosecution, post-issuance proceedings, and district court litigation depends on this analysis with increasing frequency.
In addition to discussing applicable cases, we will explore these issues:

• When do circumstances favor arguing reasonable expectation of success at the PTAB and during patent examination?
• What types of evidence are helpful or needed to support the arguments?
• How can patents be drafted to establish that skilled persons would not have expected success by modifying the known art?

Title:
Advanced Obviousness Analysis: Understanding the Reasonable Expectation of Success Doctrine
When:
Thursday, May 31, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
Our speakers will be Fitch Even attorneys David A. Gosse and Margaret “Peggy” Wojkowski. Dave has a diverse IP law practice with substantial experience in district court litigation and PTAB practice in a variety of post-issuance proceedings, as well as with patent preparation and prosecution. Peggy is a registered patent attorney whose practice currently encompasses patent preparation and prosecution, patent post-issuance proceedings, and product clearance and legal opinions.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California, Illinois, and Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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October 13: Nebraska Supreme Court #MCLE

Registration is open for the free CLE event that the Court will host on October 13.  The session is sponsored by the Court with the assistance of the Nebraska State Bar Association, and complimentary registration can be done through the NSBA website.  It is open to all Nebraska attorneys.  

The hotel has indicated there should be space for 2000 so we expect to have more seating than we have had the last 2 years, but attorneys are encouraged to come early to get the best seats.

For advance registration go to the 2017 NSBA Annual Meeting Registration Page: http://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=845986&group=

To register online, your login to the NSBA website is your bar number. If you are having difficulties with your password or need assistance logging in please use the forgot password link or contact the NSBA’s administrative department or call the NSBA at (402) 475-7091.  

If you would prefer not to register online, click here to view a PDF of the meeting brochure: http://www.nebar.com/resource/resmgr/annual_meeting/am_brochure_final.pdf

You can also register by downloading and returning this PDF of the Annual Meeting Registration Form: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nebar.com/resource/resmgr/annual_meeting/am_registrationform.pdf and returning it to the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Title:

2017 Nebraska Supreme Court Fall CLE

When/Where:

October 13, 2017

La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center

12520 Westport Pkwy
La Vista, NE 68128

By:

Nebraska Supreme Court

Credit:

3 Credits Nebraska #144458 - includes 2 Ethics

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August 17: Understanding AIA 102: Prior Art Exceptions and Declaration Practice

More and more patent applications now being examined and granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are first-inventor-to-file applications under the America Invents Act (AIA). The AIA redefined which documents and activities constitute prior art that may be used to reject patent applications and invalidate patents.
During this webinar, Fitch Even partner Alan E. Schiavelli will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the statutory framework of 35 U.S.C. § 102, including the categories of prior art defined by the statute, the exceptions to those categories, and the manner in which the exceptions can be invoked. He will also discuss a recent Federal Circuit panel decision some see as undermining Congress’s intent in establishing the AIA’s on-sale bar.
Specific topics will include these and more:

• Changes to prior public use and sale
• Prior art under 102(a)(1) and exceptions
• Prior art under 102(a)(2) and exceptions
• Declaration practice under AIA 102
• Ramifications of Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva Pharmaceuticals

Title:
Understanding AIA 102: Prior Art Exceptions and Declaration Practice
When: 
Thursday, August 17, 2017
9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 noon EDT
Speakers:
Our speaker Alan E. Schiavelli has 30 years of experience in strategically preparing and prosecuting patent applications for clients in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, as well as providing validity and infringement opinions, trademark availability studies and prosecution, and IP infringement litigation support.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California, Illinois, and Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request. .
Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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March 15: Webcast - Fueling Your Business Strategy with Patents

Do you know why your competitors are obtaining all those patents? What value does a patent bring, and how do you leverage it? Patents can provide a wide range of potential benefits, from market protection to licensing to defensive value—as well as other key benefits you may not be aware of. Geared toward IP practitioners as well as business owners, our webinar will cover the following topics and more:

• What a patent is, and why, when, and how to get one
• The many potential benefits of patent protection
• Why and how to enforce a patent, and what to expect
• Timetable and costs.

Title: 
Fueling Your Business Strategy with Patents
When: 
March 15, 2017, at 9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 noon EDT
Speakers:
Fitch Even attorneys Allen E. Hoover and George N. Dandalides
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
1 hr CLE CA/IL/NE; Other states may also reward credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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November 17/Webcast: Determining the Value of One Patented Feature: A Behavioral Alternative to a Consumer Survey #MCLE

Recent Federal Circuit decisions have made it more difficult to prove damages in litigation. This is especially true when the infringed patent relates to just one feature in a product with multiple features. Before a patent owner can obtain damages based on the entire market value of a product (patented and unpatented components sold together), the patent owner may be required to prove that the patented feature is the basis for consumer demand for the entire product. Other decisions require the patent holder to apportion the value of the whole product down to the patented feature.
Whether a damages expert’s opinion can meet these requirements is a critical question for all patent litigants. Ultimately, the persuasiveness and reliability of the factual data on consumer demand for a patented feature underlying the damages case can determine the financial outcome of the case.
This webinar will cover these topics and more:

• Relevant case law
• Why proving consumer demand is key to receiving monetary damages
• The shortcomings of typical survey approaches to measuring consumer demand
• An alternative behavioral methodology for reliably measuring consumer demand

Title: 
Determining the Value of One Patented Feature: A Behavioral Alternative to a Consumer Survey
When:
November 17, 2016, at 9:00 am PST / 10:00 am MST / 11:00 am CST / 12:00 noon EST
Webcast
Speakers:

• Fitch Even partner Alison Aubry Richards
• Jacob Jacoby, Ph.D., president of Jacoby IP Research
• Moderated by Fitch Even partner Edward W. Gray, Jr.

Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit: 
1 hr CLE CA/IL/NE; Other states may also reward credit upon attendee request.
Cost:
 Free. Registration required.
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October 28: Omaha - Complimentary CLE Program

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The program will be a Supreme Court update on procedures and ethics including: attorney discipline, unauthorized practice of law, new rules, the office of the public guardian, court technology and changes to the court improvement project.
Title:
Complimentary CLE Program
When/Where:
Friday, October 28, 2016
1:15 pm
La Vista Conference Center (room to be posted)
S.W. suburban Omaha, Nebraska.
Credit:
3 CLE credits with 2 qualifying as professional responsibility. (MCLE Activity #127473).
For attorneys that attended the Chief Justice summer tour CLE sessions this program would be a duplicate, with the exception of one ethics credit. So attendees of the earlier summer tour program may claim only one professional responsibility credit for this session.
By:

• Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services Division
• Nebraska State Bar Association

Registration:
Register for the program through the Nebraska State Bar Association at http://nebar.com

October 12: Webcast - Recent Updates in Design Patent Law #MCLE

Understanding the latest developments in case law and USPTO examination standards is important to drafting good design patent applications. This webinar will address numerous current issues in U.S. design patent law. It may be of interest to those who seek to broadly protect products with design patents, as well as those who draft design patent applications, litigate design patents, or prepare freedom-to-operate or patentability analyses for design patent applications.
Our speakers will cover these topics and more:

• Recent court decisions involving design patents
• The role of obviousness in patentability and invalidity determinations
• Current trends in examination by the USPTO

Title:
Recent Updates in Design Patent Law
When/Where:
October 12, 2016
9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 noon EDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
Fitch Even partners Calista J. Mitchell and Joseph H. Herron.
Presented by: 
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit: 
1 hr CLE CA/IL/NE; Other states may also reward credit upon attendee request.
Cost: 
Free. Registration required.
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October 28: Nebraska Suppemental Fall Meeting CLE

The Nebraska Supreme Court will present an update on court programs and ethics as co-sponsor with NSBA at the annual Fall meeting.
Title: Update on Court Programs + Ethics
When/Where:
Friday, October 28th 
1:15 pm
Credit:
3 hours
By: Nebraska Supreme Court
Registration:

• NSBA Members: use the NSBA online registration
• Non-Members: Contact NSBA for form

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August 30: European Patent Filing Strategies: Choosing the Appropriate Option #MCLE

A number of patent filing strategies are available in Europe. Patent applications may be filed at the European Patent Office (EPO) and at national patent offices such as the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). Utility model applications are another form of intellectual property protection that can be pursued in certain countries. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and some approaches may be more appropriate in certain circumstances based on cost and other concerns. Recent developments may also have an impact on which filing strategy makes the most sense.
The webinar will address the following topics:

• Summary of filing considerations at the EPO, UKIPO, and DPMA
• Advantages and disadvantages of specific filing strategies
• Effect of the UK vote to leave the European Union and the status of the Unitary Patent

Title: 
European Patent Filing Strategies: Choosing the Appropriate Option
When/Where: 
August 30, 2016
9:00 am PDT / 10:00 am MDT / 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 noon EDT
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Speakers: 
Fitch Even partner Rudy I. Kratz and Optimus Patents Ltd. owner Tony Wray
Presented by: 
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit: 
1 hr CLE CA/IL/NE; Other states may also reward credit upon attendee request.
Cost: 
Free. Registration required.
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