Upcoming events
» What Companies Need to Know NOW About Social Networking, Privacy Protection, and the Latest Legal & Regulatory Developments
Thursday, February 25
» False Marking & Private Enforcement After Forest Group v. Bon Tool
Wednesday, March 17
| Supreme Court Reversals Rates - Evaluating the Federal Courts of Appeals Thursday, March 18 |
Free CLE Program
Diversity on the Bench: Is the "Wise Latina" a Myth?
Saturday, February 6
Cosponsored teleconference
Assessing IP Risks and Managing Litigation in a Changing Legal Environment
Wednesday, February 10
Cosponsored program on
Arbitration and Mediation for International IP Disputes
Thursday, March 25
Publications
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. |
Coming Soon!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 . |
The guide provides analysis and explanation of the participants in Section 337 investigations and discusses the unique role played by the ITC.
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This is the Legislative Newsletter provided by the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law as legislative news develops.
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.
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Nominations Being Considered
For 2010-2011
Division And Committee Chairs
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.
Leadership Resources
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Section Policy
Media
| Audio from Section Conference Sessions |
Free Podcast |
ABA-IPL YouTube Videos ![]() |
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Check out our video clips on YouTube from a recent ABA-IPL porgram on counterfeiting @ youtube.com/abaipl Video Program available, check out the entire “Mr. Lincoln’s Patent”, a program held at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago
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Legislative Initiatives
- 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"
Section Leadership
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


