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CLE – Judicial Firsts: Trailblazers on the Federal Bench

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
As part of the Northern District of Illinois’ continuing 200th anniversary celebration, the Northern District of Illinois Court Historical Association, the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association are hosting a program on March 20, 2019 from 3:00-4:30 pm CT in courtroom 2525 highlighting federal judicial trailblazers: Chief Judge Ruben Castillo – First … Continue Reading

CLE: Future of Patents After Oil States

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 1:15-2:45pm CT, John Marshall’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law is hosting George Mason Law Professor Adam Mossoff for a discussion of the implication of the Supreme Court’s decision holding that patents are public rights which can be taken back by the government, in this case via … Continue Reading

Infringement on the rise: 35% of brands suffer Industrial Design infringement

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
Clarivate’s Karl Doane wrote the below article focusing upon trade dress and industrial design searching and its increasing import. If you have an article you would like published on the Chicago IP Litigation blog, please reach out. I am glad to consider submissions. Infringement on the rise: 35% of brands suffer Industrial Design infringement By: … Continue Reading

Welcome to the Northern District of Illinois’ Newest Magistrate Judges

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
After Magistrate Judge Mason’s retirement and Magistrate Judge Rowland’s nomination to the district court, the Northern District has selected Jeffrey Cummings and Sunil Harjani to become magistrate judges. Both have strong, diverse experience and will be excellent additions to the bench. And kudos to the Northern District for moving so quickly while the Court is … Continue Reading

CLE: IP for Agriculture and Plants with IPLAC

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 14, 2019, from 12-1pm CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a collaborative discussion regarding agriculture and plant intellectual property. Speakers include: Audrey Charles, Patent Agent and Trademark Administrator, Ball Horticultural Company; Diana Horvath, President, 2Blades Foundation; and Laura Labeots, Partner, Husch Blackwell, LLP. The event is being held … Continue Reading

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IPLAC CREATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is seeking nominations for its 2019 Creator of the Year Award.  The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law: Patent:  An invention or group of inventions having technological significance and an important … Continue Reading

CLE: Northern District of Illinois Kicks Off 200th Anniversary Celebrations

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 1, 2019 from 3:00 – 6:00pm, the Northern District of Illinois Court Historical Association is hosting a bicentennial celebration for the Court at the Harold Washington Library Center; 400 South State Street. Emmy Award and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist Phil Rogers, who has covered the Court for decades, will offer remarks and … Continue Reading

CLE: Is Patent Bar Registration Biased Against Women When it Comes to Design Patents?

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On March 1, 2019 from 12-1:15 the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a presentation by Cardozo School of Law Professor Christopher Buccafusco on how the Patent Office’s technical education requirements, while reasonable for utility patent prosecution, are biased against women with respect to design patents. Professor Buccafusco paper on this topic, … Continue Reading

CLE: John Marshall “Patent Wars” Presentation

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
John Marshall’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy is hosting Minnesota Law Professor Thomas Cotter to discuss topics from his book Patent Wars on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 beginning at 1:15. Cotter’s talk promises to focus upon the unknown impact of the patent monopoly on innovation and key issues in current patent debates. Here … Continue Reading

IPLAC Annual Federal Judiciary Dinner

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting its 124th annual dinner honoring the federal judiciary on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Standard Club, in Chicago.  The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. IPLAC will honor Federal Circuit Chief Judge Sharon Prost … Continue Reading

John Marshall CLE – Standard Essential Patents

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
John Marshall is hosting a seminar on October 6, 2018 from 9:00am until 4:30pm CT on a hot and growing topic in US patent law – Standard Essential Patents. Register here. Here is John Marshall’s explanation of the program: The development and licensing of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) underpin so many aspects of modern life—from … Continue Reading

Two Open N.D. Illinois Magistrate Positions

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Northern District is accepting applications for two full-time United States Magistrate Judge positions. One Magistrate Judge position is stationed in the Eastern Division, at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse at Chicago, Illinois. The second Magistrate Judge position is stationed in the Western Division, at the Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse at … Continue Reading

A PROGRESSIVE DINNER: BRINGING WOMEN IN IP TOGETHER

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Women in IP Committee is hosting its Annual Progressive Dinner on Thursday, June 7, 2018. The committee will celebrate the advancement of women in Chicago’s IP community through a three-course dining and networking experience. The event is being held at Beatrix, 519 North Clark Street in Chicago. … Continue Reading

CLE: European Patent Strategies

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 4:30-7:00 pm, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is sponsoring a panel presentation on European patent strategies by Albert Keyack, EPO Attaché to the USPTO & Dr. Frank Feller, European Patent Attorney, moderated by George Jonas, Esq., Downstream Managing Counsel, Global Patents and Technology, BP America, Inc. … Continue Reading

IPLAC Annual Meeting

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is holding its annual meeting Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the University Club of Chicago. The reception begins at 5:30 pm with dinner following at 6:00 pm. There is no charge for current members, but you must RSVP here to attend. Please RSVP by no later than 5:00 … Continue Reading

CLE: IPLAC & Linn Inn of Court Joint Meeting

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
On Monday, April 23, 2018, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) and Chicago’s Linn Inn of Court are hosting a joint meeting at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, 555 W. Adams St., Chicago. Jerold Jacover will be presenting on Happiness and the Law. IPLAC is applying for one hour of mental health/substance abuse … Continue Reading

Northern District of Illinois — One of the Busiest & Most Affirmed Patent District Courts

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Northern District of Illinois is one of the top six districts nationwide in terms of Federal Circuit affirmances. According to a recent IP Law360 article, the Federal Circuit affirmed 71% of patent appeals from the Northern District from January 2015 through December 2017. That puts the Northern District tied for sixth with the Southern … Continue Reading

Lex Machina 2017 Patent Litigation Study — Patent Reform at Work

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
This analysis is being cross-posted at my [Chicago IP Litigation blog/Retail Patent Litigation blog]. Lex Machina recently published its comprehensive 2017 patent litigation year in review. As usual, it is full of fascinating data and charts, which I commend for your consideration. Most of us in the space know the biggest takeaways already — patent … Continue Reading

CLE: Northern District of Illinois Symposium on Women Lawyers in the Courtroom

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
The Northern District, along with the Chicago Bar Association and in conjunction with the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association, are sponsoring a free program, “May it Please the Court:” Symposium on Women Lawyers in the Courtroom. It is being held from 12:30-5:15pm CT on April 12, 2018, at the … Continue Reading

Congratulations Judge St. Eve

By R. David Donoghue on Posted in Legal News
Earlier this month, President Trump appointed Northern District Judge St. Eve to the Seventh Circuit. Those that practice in the Northern District are, no doubt, familiar with her career trajectory. Judge St. Eve practiced at Davis Polk in New York before joining independent counsel Ken Starr’s Whitewater investigation where she distinguished herself as an investigator … Continue Reading
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