On July 14, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) and the Illinois Intellectual Property Alliance (“ILIPA”) will host a panel discussion focusing on NFTs and some of the many questions revolved around non-fungible tokens. The panel is moderated by Alex Karana, Karana IP Law, LLC.
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A Year in Review: PTAB Practice Updates, the Impact of COVID, and Lessons Learned Along the Way
By R. David Donoghue on
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The AIA Trials Committee of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) is hosting a fireside chat with Vice Chief Judge Michael Tierney and McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP partner George “Trey” Lyons, III on May 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.
This event is free for IPLAC members. Please…
Northern District of Illinois Allows Filing of Non-Sealed Audio/Video Exhibits
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
The Northern District of Illinois has begun to allow electronic filing of non-sealed digital audio/video exhibits (MP4, MP3, MOV, etc.). The exhibits will be available for purchase and download via the Certified Copy Desk.
If you want to file a document:
- Go to the Northern District’s digital submission page and fill out the form;
- Upload
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CLE: Patent Focus: Section 101
By R. David Donoghue on
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On May 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a panel discussion focusing on topics related to Section 101. A selection of topics will be discussed. The panel is being moderated by A. Christal Sheppard Professor, University of Nebraska College of Law, Distinguished…
IPLAC 2020 ANNUAL IP SYMPOSIUM: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE JUDGES
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
On December 3, 2020, from 3:00 – 5:30 pm CT the IP Law Symposium Committee, including Co-Chairs Jim Muraff of McDonald Hopkins LLC and Matt Marrone of McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd., and Vice Chair Viren Soni of the CME Group, are hosting a series of fireside chats and panels where you will hear directly…
Northern District Revises Civil Cover Sheet
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
The Northern District has revised its civil cover sheet. The cover sheet is a fillable form and now includes the new Nature of Suit code for Defend Trade Secrets Act claims – 880.
Northern District of Illinois Seventh Amended General Order — No Jury Trials Until Late January
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News, Trial
Chief Judge Pallmeyer issued her seventh amended COVID General Order earlier today, October 29, 2020. As with the last order, there are no additional blanket case extensions. The General Order basically extends provisions limiting courthouse access to what is necessary. But it also suspends jury trials — both civil and criminal — from November 9,…
Northern District of Illinois Sixth Amended COVID General Order
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News, Local Rules
Chief Judge Pallmeyer opted for an abbreviated format for her sixth amended COVID General Order issued, Friday, September 4. That is presumably because the order is simpler than it was at the outset of the pandemic. There are no blanket case extension. The General Order basically extends provisions limiting courthouse access to wha tis necessary.…
Virtual CLE: IP, Technology & Social Justice in the Time of Coronavirus
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News
The UIC John Marshall Law School’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy is hosting a virtual seminar along with the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 7:40am – 3:00pm CT focused on IP issues in the midst of the pandemic. The speaker list is impressive, headlined by…
Northern District & Seventh Circuit Require Face Masks
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Legal News, Local Rules
Judges Wood & Pallmeyer issued a joint order requiring that everyone in public spaces of the Northern District and Seventh Circuit wear face masks or coverings. The order includes all public spaces including the lobby, elevators, restrooms, public corridors and also courtrooms, absent direction otherwise from the presiding judge. The mask must cover both the…