Hear from leading experts about the latest cyber-security and privacy issues facing IP firms and clients. This webinar will cover issues at the intersection of IP, cyber-security and data privacy, including updates on GDPR compliance trends, a brief overview of its requirements, penalties, and impact on the IP world. The webinar will also focus on what IP law firms must know about drafting a cyber-security policy

IP ethics experts discuss various ethical considerations when working with third-party patent technology products, including those related to the duty of technology competence, billing aspects, confidentiality, data security, and disclosure to clients.

This program will walk you through the life of a patent appeal at the Federal Circuit. Our expert panel will discuss best practices for issue selection, briefing, oral argument, and more. You’ll also get a better understanding of Federal Circuit norms and practices. Register now for this latest installment in AIPLA’s Best Practices series.

As General Counsel, Mr. Berdan will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. Mr. Berdan will also supervise the Office of General Counsel and its three component offices: the Office of the Solicitor, the Office of General Law, and the Office of Enrollment and Discipline. Over the past 25 years, Mr. Berdan has served in a variety of important legal positions, most recently, as General Counsel and Compliance Officer of Gaming Arts. Mr. Berdan will begin his new role at the USPTO on Monday, November 16.

On October 9, The USPTO published a notice seeking public input on proposed guidelines regarding continuing legal education (CLE). As we noted in an earlier notice, the final rule published on August 3, 2020, will require beginning March 1, 2022, that registered patent practitioners and individuals granted limited recognition to practice before the USPTO in patent matters, biennially submit a mandatory registration statement.

On October 13, 2020, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, as created by the AIA, violates the Appointments Clause in Article II of the Constitution. The Court granted certiorari in three consolidated cases (United States v. Arthrex, Inc., et al. 19-1434; Smith & Nephew, Inc., et al. v. Arthrex, Inc., et al., 19-1452; and Arthrex, Inc., v. Smith & Nephew, Inc., et al., 19-1458), but limited its review to two specific questions

​Join us every third Thursday in November, December, and January at 3 pm eastern/ noon pacific at the "Water Cooler".

​Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3 pm eastern/ noon pacific at the "Water Cooler".

On October 13, 2020, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, as created by the AIA, violates the Appointments Clause in Article II of the Constitution. The Court granted certiorari in three consolidated cases (United States v. Arthrex, Inc., et al. 19-1434; Smith & Nephew, Inc., et al. v. Arthrex, Inc., et al., 19-1452; and Arthrex, Inc., v. Smith & Nephew, Inc., et al., 19-1458), but limited its review to two specific questions

In this edition of AIPLA Direct Live, AIPLA President Barbara A. Fiacco asks the Honorable Chris Coons, United States Senator from Delaware, about the state of the intellectual property landscape.

Senator Tillis speaks on his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary IP Subcommittee, the need for strong intellectual property protection, Section 101 reform, DMCA review, oversight over the USPTO and the Copyright Office, and more.