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Free for Members: Design Patent Case Law Review: Federal Circuit, PTAB, and District Court

April 23, 2020 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

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Join for a fast-paced overview of the most important design patent decisions from the Federal Circuit, the PTAB, and the district courts from the past year.  Hear from two prominent design patent IP thought leaders as they discuss the importance of these cases moving forward in 2020.

Presented by Tracy-Gene Durkin of Sterne Kessler PLLC; Christopher Carani of McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd; Alex Neuworth of Foley & Lardner LLP; Pauline Pelletier of Sterne Kessler. PLLC; and Michael Piery of Quarles & Brady LLP


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 Disclaimer:  AIPLA is a nonprofit national bar association.  The sole purpose of this CLE program is to provide educational and informational content.  AIPLA does not provide legal services or advice.  The opinions, views and other statements expressed by contributors to this CLE program are solely those of the contributors.  These opinions, views and statements of the contributors do not necessarily represent those of AIPLA and should not be construed as such.




 

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