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SECTION
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW |
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SUMMER IPL CONFERENCE
American
Bar Association JUNE
18-22, 2003 |
Location
The Loews Coronado Bay Resort
This year's Summer IPL Conference is at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Situated on a private peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego Bay, Loews Coronado Bay Resort affords spectacular panoramic water views in a seaside setting. There are fifteen acres upon which countless unique activities are designed for guests relaxation and enjoyment. Bicycling paths run the length of Coronado's main highway. The Pacific Ocean's Silver Strand Beach is within easy access. Across the bay from Coronado, nearby San Diego offers a wealth of culture and attractions.
A special group rate of $239 single/double occupancy has been set for the conference. For hotel reservations, call the Loews Coronado Bay Resort directly at 619/424-4000 or 800/81-LOEWS. Ask for the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law 2003 Summer IPL Conference to receive the special rate. The room block fills up fast, so make your reservations well in advance of the May 27th cutoff date.
Experience San Diego and Coronado
The Summer IPL Conference will be based in Coronado, across San Diego Bay and the spectacular Coronado Bay Bridge from the city. Although connected to the mainland by a strip of land, Coronado is considered by many to be an island offering a different tempo and culture from the city across the bay. The city of Coronado is a picturesque seaside village featuring interesting shops and homes. The "island" features miles of beaches, bike trails and recreation areas. Coronado is also home to the North Island Naval Air Station, home to the U.S. Navy's West Coast aircraft carrier fleet, and also home to Navy Seals headquarters, just down the highway from the Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
San Diego, a land of sun, sand and surf, typifies the laid-back southern California lifestyle, but it's also burgeoning with wonderfully varied geography and culturally diverse neighborhoods-each offering unique attractions and history.
From authentic Spanish folklore, music, and dancers in Old Town, to the San Diego Opera, from local artists at the San Diego Art institute, to interactive hands-on exhibits at the Rueben H. Fleet Science Center, the arts thrive in the warm San Diego sunshine. First-rate theaters, professional dance companies, nationally recognized opera and symphony, and a diverse collection of museums-San Diego's cultural and artistic offerings are a blend of avant-garde and classical, American and international. Live theater productions, from Broadway favorites to original comedies and children's shows can be enjoyed year-round throughout San Diego. Area theaters include the nationally recongized Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park, the La Jolla Playhouse, and the state-of-the-art Lamb's Players Theater in Coronado.
Referred to as the "Smithsonian of the West", Balboa Park is the nation's largest cultural park and home to 85 cultural attractions, including 15 unique museums and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. With beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival-style buildings, surrounded by acres of lush landscaping, gardens, and over 350 different species of trees, Balboa Park houses museums showcasing history, culture, science, and a wide variety of art. Many offer hands-on workshops, lectures, and special exhibits.
San Diego's historic region, Old Town, is the first European settlement on the West Coast and provides groups a glimpse of early California life and the Spanish and Mexican influence on San Diego. Many original 19th Century buildings throughout Old Town and historic Presidio Park have been restored, and offer museums, tours, exhibits, and information about the birthplace of California.
Nearby Mission Valley is home to the beautifully restored Mission San Diego de Alcala established in 1769, the first Spanish mission in California. Mission Valley also is home to Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Padres for at least one more year until the new Petco Stadium is completed. In addition, Mission Valley is home to Sea World San Diego. Sea World features killer whales, dolphins, penguins, and other creatures in a hands-on interactive environment.
A quick trolley ride from downtown San Diego takes visitors to the Mexican border and the city of Tijuana. Here you will find bustling streets and shops, and Fronton Palacio jai alai stadium, featuring "the world's fastest sport".
To the north of San Diego is La Jolla, one of the most scenic locales in California, with palm-lined streets filled with upscale dining and sophisticated shopping, galleries, and boutiques. Attractions in La Jolla also include the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and its Stephen Birch Aquarium, the Torrey Pines State Reserve, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. In nearby Carlsbad, one finds Legoland California, an imaginative and playful amusement park featuring the popular building blocks assembled in fantastic miniatures of buildings, monuments and entire villages.
San Diego promises to be a most enticing and attractive location for this year's Summer IPL Conference, and Coronado a most congenial host.
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