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

Date:
November 12, 2008

Time:
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Speakers: 
Professor John Duffy, George Washington University
Thomas W. Krause, Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Kaz Kazenske, Microsoft
James Crowne,  American Intellectual Property Law Association

Topic: 
The future of software, business method and emerging technology patenting

The Federal Circuit's October 30, 2008 decision In re Bilski has caused quite a stir and controversy about what the court exactly said. Many read the decision as abolishing software and business methodologies, others see it as an evolving standard leaving room for these innovations. The impact, however, on procuring patent protections on future innovations, particularly emerging technologies, is in doubt. Professor John Duffy, Tom Krause from the Patent Office, Kaz Kazenske from Microsoft, Jim Crowne from the AIPLA and others from industry and the Patent Office (invited) will address these and other issues as the Bilski case moves toward Supreme Court review.

Location:
Winston & Strawn LLP
1700 K Street, N.W., Twelfth Floor
Washington, DC 20006-3817

Cost and Registration:
$20 for LES members
$25 for non-members

Online Registration:

Online registration closes Tuesday, November 11, 2pm EST
On-site registration available after November 11

LES Members and online account holders:
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Non LES Members:
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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