Patent Litigation

The Committee on Patent Litigation considers laws, rules, regulations and judicial decisions relating to litigation of patent disputes. It also considers changes that ought to be made via legislation, rule amendments or through court decisions and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors in regard thereto. The Committee also is responsible for keeping the AIPLA Pattern Jury Charge up to date (subject to Board approval) and presents CLE programs at its meetings.

Committee Announcements

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Mid-Winter 2010 Materials Available for Download

The Patent Litigation Committee put on a 2-hour educational program on Obviousness in the Aftermath of KSR, at the Midwinter Meeting in La Quinta. The program was offered in conjunction with the Patent Law Committee and the International Trade Commission Committee on Thursday, January 28 from 4-6 pm. Slides from speakers Cahill and Spadt are available for download.

Seeking Volunteers for Model Jury Instruction Project

The Patent Litigation Committee is seeking volunteers to assist in its Model Jury Instruction project. Even if you previously indicated willingness to serve on the Subcommittee, please send an e-mail to newly appointed subcommittee chair Scott Pivnick. His e-mail address isscott.pivnick@alston.com.