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Please join AIPLA for a Rapid Response webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v Goldsmith, No. 21-869 (May 18, 2023). We will be joined by Thomas G. Hentoff, counsel for Goldsmith, Nicholas R. Bartelt, counsel for the Copyright Office, Prof. Christine Haight Farley, who joined the Art Law Professors amicus brief, and Lauren B. Emerson, counsel for amicus AIPLA. The panel will be moderated by Nancy J. Mertzel, a member of AIPLA’s amicus committee. This expert panel will provide an overview of the decision, the positions of the parties and some of the amici, and thoughts on the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision and what it may mean for you and your clients. Join us for an informative discussion of the nuances of transformative fair use and practical takeaways for creators.

The European Patent Office in cooperation with AIPLA would like to invite you to the Unitary Patent/UPC online seminar on 14 June. Our experts will give you the latest update on the reform of the Patent System in Europe and provide an overview of UPC jurisdiction. Join us and explore the benefits, opportunities and more. There will also be a Q&A session.

2023 marks the 13th year that AIPLA has offered the Trademark Boot Camp. The program is a two-day comprehensive CLE program designed for new practitioners and others interested in learning the basics of trademark practice. Day one includes instructional sessions on trademark clearance, pre-filing considerations, trademark prosecution, and international trademark filing strategies. Day two focuses on disputes, including trademark investigations, cease-and-desist campaigns, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) practice, and an introduction to trademark litigation.

Drafting patent applications that survive post grant proceedings at home as well as at the EPO poses a challenge for multiple reasons. One reason is that the law regarding added matter is not uniform. The EPO's approach is very strict in comparison to other jurisdictions and therefore requires a different approach than the "classic" combination of specific embodiments and broad claims. This webinar will address recent developments and will shine a light on the possible challenges and pitfalls. Learn best practices and drafting considerations that not only put you in a better position during prosecution but ultimately result in stronger claims that survive post-grant proceedings at home and abroad.

To be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. More information coming soon! Registration opens July 31.