November 21: Alphabet Soup: Review and Summary of Post-Grant Practice at the USPTO

Please join Fitch Even for a free webinar, "Alphabet Soup: A Review and Summary of Post-Grant Practice at the USPTO," on November 21, at 9:00 am PST / 10:00 am MST / 11:00 am CST / 12 noon EST.

After a U.S. patent issues, many procedures are available to correct the patent, challenge its validity, and even change its scope. These include a bewildering array of procedures sprinkled with Latin phrases and confusing acronyms. The America Invents Act, passed in 2011, changed the face of post-grant practice at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As the procedures presented in that bill have matured, keeping up with ever-evolving policies and practices has been a challenge even for highly engaged practitioners. This webinar will provide a summary of post-grant procedures and an introduction to when, why, and how each procedure is useful (or not) to patent owners and third parties.
During the webinar, we will cover these topics and more:

• Review of post-grant procedures at the USPTO including inter partes review (IPR), 
• post-grant review (PGR), 
• covered business method review (CBM), 
• supplemental examination, 
• ex parte reexamination,
• reissue applications
• Strategic purposes of the various post-grant procedures
• Tactics for petitioners and patent owners in USPTO trial proceedings. 

Title:
Alphabet Soup: Review and Summary of Post-Grant Practice at the USPTO
When:
November 21, 2-019
 9:00 am PST / 10:00 am MST / 11:00 am CST / 12 noon EST
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Speakers:

Fitch Even partner David A. Gosse has a diverse IP law practice encompassing both the acquisition and the enforcement of patent rights in the electronic, software, and mechanical fields, 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 has represented patent owners in over two dozen IPR proceedings and currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of the AIPLA PTAB Trial Committee.

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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November 7: Drafting Life Sciences Claims to Satisfy the Written Description and Support Requirements in the U.S. and Europe

Applicants who are drafting and prosecuting claims directed to life sciences inventions in the United States and Europe need to be cognizant of the written description and support requirements in the U.S. and Europe. Application of the written description requirement in the U.S. has, until recently, been somewhat more liberal than the stricter standard for showing written support in Europe. While the European standard has perhaps experienced some recent relaxation, the Federal Circuit’s decision in Amgen v. Sanofi (and other recent decisions), as well as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s examination of applications for compliance with the written description requirement suggests that a more stringent approach may be taking hold in the U.S.

MBHB attorney and Patent Docs author Donald Zuhn, European patent attorney Charlotte Teall of Forresters, and MBHB attorney Nate Chongsiriwatana will discuss and compare compliance with the written description and support requirements in the U.S. and Europe for claims directed to life sciences inventions.

Title:
Drafting Life Sciences Claims to Satisfy the Written Description and Support Requirements in the U.S. and Europe
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
November 7, 2019
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Live MBHB Webinar
Speakers:
MBHB attorney(s) Donald Zuhn, Jr., Ph.D. and Nathaniel Chongsiriwatana, Ph.D., and Forresters attorney Charlotte Teall
Cost:
While there is no fee to participate, all attendees must register in advance and, in order to receive MCLE credit, must participate online and individually. Register online here
Credit:

MCLE credit is pending for the states of California, Illinois, New Jersey,* New York,* North Carolina and Virginia (*via reciprocity).

By:
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP is committed to educating clients and friends of the firm with respect to significant developments and trends in the areas of intellectual property law.
Register online here:
www.mbhb.com/events/

November 5: Lead in Drinking Water: An Introduction for Attorneys

Title:
Lead in Drinking Water: An Introduction for Attorneys
When/Where:

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Megan Canright has 15 years of experience in the fields of industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety. Her primary areas of expertise include occupational and environmental exposure assessment, indoor environmental quality, and the evaluation and control of waterborne pathogens in support of infection control. Megan is also involved in litigation support and oversight for numerous complex litigation claims for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. As a certified industrial hygienist, Megan is also very active in the local and national chapter of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, serving as the 2015-2016 chair of the AIHA Risk Assessment Committee. She is a graduate of the 2011 AIHA Future Leaders Institute and is the chair of the AIHA Future Leaders Institute Advisory Board.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

• This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules.

Cost:
Free.

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November 12: When the CHRO and EEOC Come Calling: Strategies for Employers

This webinar is appropriate for all in-house counsel, executives, human resources personnel and other employees who may be involved in responding to a complaint of discrimination/harassment at the state or federal level.

Topics include:

• How New 2019 CHRO Laws Will Impact the Process
• Responding to a CHRO/EEOC Complaint
• How to Draft a Position Statement
• Investigations and Document Preservation
• Strategies for Mediation/Fact-finding
• How to Prepare for Possible Related Lawsuit.

Title:
When the CHRO and EEOC Come Calling: Strategies for Employers
When/Where:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Webinar: Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm.
Speakers:

• Daniel A. Schwartz, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP,  represents employers in a broad spectrum of employment law matters such as employment discrimination, restrictive covenants, human resources, retaliation and whistle blowing, data privacy and wage and hour issues. He has extensive trial and litigation experience in both federal and state courts in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation and trade secret enforcement. He has also represented employers in appeals to the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Christopher E. Engler, Associate, Shipman & Goodwin LLP  focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law. He assists both public and private sector clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including grievance and interest arbitrations, prohibited practice proceedings before the State Board of Labor Relations, and claims of employment discrimination and retaliation before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Chris also defends employers in lawsuits filed in both state and federal court.

Credit:

This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

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November 4+14: Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence

Failure to conduct proper due diligence can mean billions in unwanted costs to your organization or your client.
Due diligence can be a legal obligation, but the term more commonly applies to voluntary investigations designed to uncover hidden bad acts. It is imperative that attorneys understand and appreciate the potential risks presented by third parties. Effective due diligence investigations contribute to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision-makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to make the best choices based on cost, benefit, and risk.
In this free Continuing Legal Education program, you will learn about the purpose, legal requirements and recent developments for due diligence and hear about organizational strategies to strengthen due diligence efforts and mitigate financial or operational risk.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Learn about the importance of understanding third parties for effective decision making
• Understand key concepts and components critical to successfully conducting due diligence
• Review specific laws that require due diligence
• Discuss the legal penalties and financial risks when due diligence fails
• Get tips on organizing an effective due diligence process.

Title:
Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence
When/Where:
Webcast

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST - 11/04/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST - 11/14/2019 

Speaker:
Jordan Rader
Price:
Free
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

November 5: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

• Understanding the history of marijuana use
• Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
• Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
• Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
• Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
• Developing best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
When/Where:
November 5, 2019
3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jared Millisor
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

October 4, 8, 21+30: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
This free Continuing Legal Education program covers:

• Model Rules & Technology
• Competency as an Attorney
• Using Citations, Party Names & Source Selection
• Refining Your Search
• Sections of a Case
• Topic Summary Reports
• Citation Services
• Research History.

Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast

• 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - 10/04/2019 
• 10:30am - 11:30am EDT - 10/08/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 10/21/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 10/30/2019 

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

October 1+25: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law; employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

• Understanding the history of marijuana use
• Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
• Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
• Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
• Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
• Developing best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
When/Where:

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 10/01/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 10/25/2019
  

Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jared Millisor
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

October 24: Privilege Issues That Impact Corporate In-House Counsel

This complimentary CLE webinar will provide an interactive hour-long discussion on specific privilege issues that impact in-house corporate counsel. It will begin with a short primer on the laws of attorney-client privilege, common interest privilege and the work product doctrine. Through the use of relevant fact patterns, it will highlight specific issues within the scope of each of these privileges. Issues addressed will include:

• Legal v. business advice: where is the line drawn?
• When are communications between in-house counsel and outside service providers privileged -- can we speak openly to our accountants, actuaries and crisis managers?
• Multi-forum application of the common interest privilege -- pitfalls for the unwary and whose law applies?
• Whose privilege is it anyway -- the practical effects of mergers, acquisitions and other transactions on the privilege?
• The presentation will close with a discussion on best practices for preserving and protecting those privileges.

Title:
Privilege Issues That Impact Corporate In-House Counsel
When/Where:
Thursday, October 24, 2019
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:

• This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
• Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

Speakers:

• Patrick M. Fahey, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, heads the firm's appellate group, and litigates appeals in both federal and state courts. He also practices in the areas of business and intellectual property litigation, and represents clients in a variety of matters, including trademark, copyright, patent, unfair competition and trade secrets cases. Before joining the firm, Pat was a law clerk to Judge Ellsworth A. Van Graafeiland of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and to Judge Dominic J. Squatrito and Magistrate Judge Thomas P. Smith, both of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
• Mark K. Ostrowski, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP, has over 25 years of experience defending chemical and product manufacturers, public utilities, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, and business and medical professionals in complex tort and product liability actions. Armed with the latest case management and courtroom presentation technology and with ready access to many of the northeast's leading scientific, engineering and medical experts, Mark regularly handles cases in all courts throughout Connecticut and has appeared pro hac vice in many other jurisdictions.

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October 23: Cybersecurity in a Legal Practice: An Attorney's Duty to Protect Private Information

This free Continuing Legal Education session will encourage cybersecurity best practices for law firms by breaking down complex security issues in a format designed for the non-technical lawyer. We will discuss topics from privacy statutes, types of losses and breaches and how they occur, and why law offices are considered gateways for hackers. We’ll also cover:

• Internal threats to your firm’s security and password management
• How to manage your office’s inventory and hardening office assets
• A discussion on NIST, FTC, HIPAA, and HITECH and what they mean for you

Title:
Cybersecurity in a Legal Practice: An Attorney's Duty to Protect Private Information
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
3:00p to 4:00p CDT
When/Where:
Webinar - Register Now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude Ducloux is an Attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks regularly on Legal Ethics, Law Office Management, and Trial-Related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE, and has been invited to speak in more than 250 programs in since Jan 1, 2009, and serving as course director of numerous institutes and advanced courses. Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major Bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation.
Credit:
1 credit in most jurisdictions that allow on-line CLE. Details.
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