Advancing Intellectual Property Law ™

A variety of essential titles to assist lawyers in better serving their clients and to enhance their practice skills.

New! Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law Developments 2009 An essential research tool that provides a ‘year-in-review’ look at the key legal developments in the courts, agencies, and legislatures in all areas of IP law. Read more and purchase

New! IP Attorney’s Handbook for Insurance Coverage in Intellectual Property Disputes Addresses clients’ questions about intellectual property insurance coverage and contains vital information for IP litigators . Read more and purchase

New! A Lawyer’s Guide to Section 337 Investigations Before the U.S. International Trade Commission The guide provides analysis and explanation of the participants in Section 337 investigations and discusses the unique role played by the ITC. Read more and purchase

This is the Legislative Newsletter provided by the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law as legislative news develops.

An essential research tool that provides a ‘year-in-review’ look at the key legal developments in the courts, agencies, and legislatures in all areas of IP law. Read more and purchase.

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Section Chair-Elect Marylee Jenkins is currently considering applications and nominations for division and committee chair appointments for the 2010-2011 ABA year. A recommendation form for these positions can be found on the Section website, along with complete information on procedure. Make a recommendation.

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• Section Past Action

• Performance Rights letter to Sen. Reid
• Section provides comments to Senate Judiciary Committee on the requirement for registration as a prerequisite to filing an action for copy right infringement
• ABA submits Amicus Brief on Patent-Eligible Subject Matter
• S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009 (as ordered reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee April 2, 2009)
• Section provides comments to Senate Judiciary Committee on damage awards amendment.
• ABA provides comments to Senate Judiciary Committee on the the Coburn amendment to ensure that all fee revenue of the USPTO will be made available to the Office for its use in providing services for which the fees were paid.
• House Report 110-314 (Report on H.R. 1908)
• Section White Paper on "Agenda for 21st Century Patent Reform"

CHAIR
Don W. Martens
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
Irvine, CA

CHAIR-ELECT
Marylee Jenkins
Arent Fox LLP
New York, NY

VICE-CHAIR
Robert A. Armitage
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Gordon T. Arnold
Arnold & Knobloch, L.L.P
Houston, TX