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Legal Developments with Potential to Affect Deals
Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Lily Rin-Laures of Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP will talk about recent changes in the law and pending legislation that will impact the way deals are structured and the enforcement and valuation of patents.  Topics include:

• Key provisions in the pending patent reform legislation
• CREATE Act
• Recent Supreme Court actions
• Proposed changes to the Patent & Trademark Office rules

Lily Rin-Laures has managed global IP portfolios and provided strategic counseling on patents, licensing and technology transactions for a variety of clients ranging from start-ups to large pharmaceutical companies. She draws on her experience as former General Counsel of a publicly held biotechnology company in assisting clients to achieve their IP and business goals.  Her current practice focuses on biotechnology, traditional pharmaceutical and medical technologies.  She holds an M.D. from Northwestern Medical School and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Schedule:
Registration and networking begins at 11:45 a.m. with luncheon, presentation and discussion to follow.

Location :
Maggiano's Little Italy
(Banquet Facilities)
111 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 644-7700

Registration and Cost:
$40 in advance when registering online - Click here to register online with your credit card.
$45 at the door by check or cash only

*No cancellations will be accepted after one week prior to the scheduled meeting date.*

Please contact Mark Dietzen, Chicago Chapter Chairman, Licensing Executives Society, with any questions.

Best regards,

Mark Dietzen

Senior Licensing Manager
Innovene USA LLC (an Ineos company)
Technology Licensing and Catalyst Business
Central Park of Lisle, Suite 600, MC 600N
4225 Naperville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
tel.: (630) 857-7146
fax.: (630) 857-7328
e-mail: Mark.Dietzen@innovene.com