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The LES-Greater Washington, DC chapter is pleased to present the following:

June Networking Reception

Date:
Thursday, June 26, 2008

Time:
5:30-8:00

Location:
Roof Top, 1700 K Street NW 

We are excited to offer an evening networking reception for the Washington, DC Chapter, and also offer a panel discussion on a hot area of patent law: the future of eligibility under section 101.

Please join us for scenic views (weather permitting), delicious hors d'oeuvres, and networking at a premier event for the Washington, DC LES Chapter. The Maryland LES Chapter and any others are also invited. Also, a new drink, the Patentini, a potent potable for patent people, will be unveiled.

Our Panelists for the Evening
John Duffy, George Washington University
Kaz Kazenske, Microsoft
Paul Roberts, Accenture

"Billski, Nuitjen and Beyond: Section 101 in the Crosshairs"

The patent system has been under assault for some time from a variety of directions. The next venue is likely to be the most fundamental: what can be patented? With the advent of software, ecommerce, business methodologies and various other emergent technologies, the ramifications of a decision in this area will likely resonate for decades. Our panelists include GW Professor John Duffy, Kaz Kazenske of Microsoft and Paul Roberts of Accenture (additional panelists including USPTO officials have been invited) to discuss what is in store as Section 101 cases percolate up to a Supreme Court that is rather skeptic of the patent system.

Meeting Format:
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Social Hour & Networking 
6:30 - 7:15 pm – Panel Presentation
7:15 - 8:00 pm – Networking & Coffee and Dessert

Dress:
Business, Business Casual

Online Registration:

Cost and Cancellation Policy
$45.00  LES Members in advance (payment received by Friday, June 20)
$50.00  Non-Members in advance (payment received by Friday, June 20)

$55.00  LES Members at the door and on-line after Friday, June 20
$60.00  Non-Members at the door and on-line after Friday, June 20

Location:
Winston & Strawn LLP
1700 K Street, N.W., Twelfth Floor
Washington, DC 20006-3817
Convenient to the Farragut West (Orange/Blue) and North (Red) Metros
Convenient parking in the area

Online registration is now closed. Please register on-site.

For more information about these programs and participating in future programs, please contact the Greater Washington, DC Chapter Chair, Raymond Van Dyke at vandyke@acm.org

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