IP-Based Import Investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission

Join us on Tuesday, July 9 for a discussion with patent attorney Kevin Flynn of BakerHostetler about IP-based import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Actions under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 have increased in popularity over the past decade, as the speed with which ITC investigations proceed and the remedies available through the forum make the ITC a unique venue. Mr. Flynn will present an overview of the ITC and Section 337, the progression of Section 337 investigations, strategies from both the IP-holder’s and accused infringer’s perspective, and the reasons for litigating at the ITC rather than in district court.

REGISTER HERE by July 8th at noon.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Flynn has extensive experience and a deep knowledge of IP law, with a practice encompassing patent and trademark prosecution, as well as patent litigation before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the ITC. He has experience prosecuting and litigating a wide range of technologies, from software to bioinformatics and computer forensic devices.

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An Evening With Simon Tam and The Slants Band

On Tuesday, April 23 at Arnold’s Bar and Grill we welcomed The Slants band back to Cincinnati!

At this CincyIP special event, The Slants frontman Simon Tam provided an update on the path to winning Matal v. Tam, and the legal battle that led to the Supreme Court holding that the disparagement clause of the Trademark Act violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause.

A photo from the event:

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Securing Valuable Patents and a Path to Market in Australia and Neighboring Countries

Join us on Thursday, April 11 as Patrick McManamny presents strategies for securing patent rights in Australia and neighboring countries.

Mr. McManamny’s remarks will include information on how to rapidly obtain grant of enforceable rights that are likely to stand up to a challenge, as well as options for challenging or preventing grant of competitors’ patents.

REGISTER HERE by April 8th at noon.

About the Speaker:

Mr. McManamny is a partner in the life sciences group of the Australian patent and trademark firm FB Rice, where his practice focuses on due diligence and freedom-to-operate analysis, particularly in the field of bio-pharmaceuticals. He regularly works with clients throughout the world to develop go-to-market strategies, including invalidity positions of third-party patents. In addition to being a patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand, Mr. McManamny holds a PhD in molecular biology and physiology.

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