Seeking Nominations

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With the end of 2018 upon us, we are currently seeking nominations for the following CincyIP positions.

Officers

The following officers will serve a 2-year term (2019-2021):

  1. President
  2. Treasurer
  3. Outreach Officer

Board Members

We are also seeking nominations for four board members, each of whom will serve a three-year term.

Have some great candidates in mind? Nominate them today here! Nominations are due by November 29.

You can view the full list of current CincyIP Officers and Board members here.

Keep an eye out for our election newsletter soon. We need your vote! Thank you for your continued participation in CincyIP.

Functional Language in Patent Claims

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Daniel Hegner will speak on the convergence of federal court and PTAB decisions questioning functional language in patent claims. Mr. Hegner will address evolving challenges to functional claiming, tips for taking advantage of U.S. law permitting functional language, and functional-claiming pitfalls to avoid.

REGISTER HERE by November 8th at noon.

*This month’s meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites downtown, which is on Vine Street around the corner from The Cincinnatian.   

About the Speaker:

Mr. Hegner is a Member and IP attorney at Bejin Bieneman PLC. Much of his patent experience pertains to preparation and prosecution of electrical, software, and mechanical applications in the fields of automotive connectivity and safety systems, autonomous vehicle control, fuel system, mobile telecommunications, light and optical devices, small engine carburetors, and defense industry special projects.

Outside of his practice, Mr. Hegner has been an avid participant in World IP Day Detroit, serving three consecutive years as an executive organizer of the annual event, which creates public awareness on a broad range of IP issues.

Judges’ Dinner: feat. Kira Alvarez, ABA IP Section Legislative Consultant

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Please join us October 25th at the Queen City Club for our annual Judges’ Dinner, featuring Kira Alvarez, ABA IP Section Legislative Consultant.

Ms. Alvarez will speak to the ABA’s proposed legislation addressing Patentable Subject Matter under § 101 (available here) and hold a brief open discussion regarding the merits of the proposal.  Any feedback you have would be most appreciated.

 

When: October 25, 2018
Cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m. and dinner will start at 6 p.m. Ms. Alvarez’s address will be given toward the conclusion of dinner.

Where: Queen City Club, downtown Cincinnati

Registration: (includes a plated 3-course dinner and open bar with wine/beer/soda)
$75 – Non-CincyIP Professionals
$50 – CincyIP Members & Academics
$25 – Judicial Clerks & Students
(Judges attend free of charge)

Registration closes noon Monday, October 22, 2018. Please click here to register.