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Joint Meeting of the Greater Washington , DC and Maryland Local Chapters

March 23, 2005
at
Johns Hopkins University , Montgomery County Campus
Academic and Research Building , Room 106
Rockville , MD 20850

5:30 - 8:30 pm

We are delighted to have Mr. David A. Mannspeizer, who will share his insight in regard to research tools. In particular, does Merck v. Integra spell the demise of the research tool patent? The Supreme Court is currently considering this case. In deciding the scope and reach of section 271(e)(1), the Court is likely, directly or indirectly, to substantially impact the value of research tool patents. At the same time, the Federal Circuit may consider, again, the damages implications of infringing research tool patents. Can the combination of these events create a "Perfect Storm" for research tool patents, in which the combination of section 271(e)(1) and damages law renders tool patents an afterthought?

This joint meeting of the Greater Washington, DC and LES Maryland Local Chapters will be held on the evening of  March 23, 2005 .

Topic:
"Merck v. Integra, Perfect Storm or Just a Drizzle for Research Tools?"

Speaker Introduction:
David A. Manspeizer  - Vice President - Intellectual Property and Associate General Counsel at Wyeth

Mr. Mannspeizer is responsible for all of Wyeth's intellectual property matters.  Prior to joining Wyeth in 2002, he was a partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner in Washington , D.C.   There, his practice focused on litigation involving biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.  David is a 1991 graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, and received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.  

Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location:
Johns Hopkins University , Montgomery County Campus
9601 Medical Center Drive
Academic and Research Building , Room 106
Rockville , MD 20850
Main Number 301-294-7000

Driving Directions:
http://www.jhu.edu/washingtonarea/mcc/aboutmcc/directions.htm

Meeting Format:
5.30 - 6:30 pm - Social Hour
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Presentation and Q&A session
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Coffee and Dessert

Registration:
$35.00 in advance - received by close-of-business Friday, March 18
$45.00 after March 18 and at-the-door (No Credit Card payment available at the door)

To reserve your space complete the online registration form (one per person)

To Mail your payment, please mail the check payable to:
Licensing Executives Society c/o Raymond Van Dyke
Nixon Peabody LLP
401 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington , DC 20004

**Please put event date in the "For" line in the lower left corner of the check. **

**Please complete a separate online registration for each attendee.**

**Cancellations made after close-of-business March 18 cannot be reimbursed, but substitutions are welcome!**

Dress Code:
Business Casual

For more information, please contact:

Raymond Van Dyke
E-mail: vandyke@nixonpeabody.com
Phone: (202) 585-8250

 OR

Catherine E. Vorwald
E-mail: cvorwal1@jhmi.edu
Phone: (410) 516-4964