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glanceWEDNESDAY. APRIL 6 THURSDAY. APRIL 7

Women in IP Law Breakfast

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. The Post-Alice Landscape

Trademark. The Power of Preliminary Injunction

Copyright. The Internet of Things (IoT): What’s on the Horizon

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. European Patent Prayers Answered?

Trademark. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in Action

Copyright. Marriage of Technology and Visual Arts

Keynote Luncheon Featuring: Brian J. King, Global Officer, Marriott Signature Brands & Global Sales, Bethesda, MD

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. Intellectual Property Pharmaceutical Law: An Update

Trademark. The New European Union Trademark System

Copyright. Update from the US Copyright Office

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. We Didn’t Agree to That!: Patent-Related Transactions

Trademark. Litigating Trade Dress and Functionality Cases

Copyright. Law & Innovation: Hot Topics in Internet-Related IP Law

Reception: Opportunities for Publishing with the ABA-IPL Section

Conference Reception: Ages of Discovery

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Professional Practice Day

Conference Connections Opening Event New Members • First-Time Attendees • Young Lawyers

Concurrent WorkshopsPatent. Ask the Office: Hot Topics from the US Patent and Trademark Office

Trademark. The Black Hole of Acquired Distinctiveness: A Comparative View

Specialty. Fact or Fiction: You Can Protect Your Company’s IP in China

Specialty/Copyright. Your Client Got the Book Deal, Now What?

International Networking Luncheon

Concurrent WorkshopsPatent. International Design Protection

Trademark. How Can I Sue Them If I Can’t Find Them?

Specialty. All You Can Eat: IP Rights in the Food and Restaurant Industries

Specialty. Social Media and Content Licensing

Roundtable Workshop Ethics. Interactive Roundtables: Ethics in IP

3rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Scholarship Symposium

Patent • Trademark • Copyright

Sponsor Welcome Reception

ABA-IPL Dine Around Downtown Bethesda

LGBT Diversity Dessert Reception

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Patent Case Law, A Year in Review

Trademark. Expert Survey Evidence

Copyright. What is the Future of Television?

Concurrent ProgramsPatent. AIA Challenges: Frontline Experiences and Perspectives

Trademark. Non-Traditional Trademarks Under US Law

Copyright. Copyright 2015 at a Gallop

Keynote Luncheon Featuring: Daniel H. Marti, US Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, White House Office of Management & Budget, Washington, DC (Invited)

Concurrent Programs Specialty. Challenging Issues in the Protection of Fashion Designs

Trademark. Pure Bologna or Pure Baloney: Geographical Indications

Copyright. Role of Experts in Copyright Litigation

Concurrent Programs Patent Ethics. High Octane Fee Shifting for Attorney Fee Awards

Trademark Ethics. Conducting Ethical and Admissible Pre-Text Investigations

Copyright Ethics. Doxing, Swatting, Trolls, and SJWs: Harassment and Gender Discrimination on Social Media Platforms

FRIDAY. APRIL 8

CURRENT ISSUESCRITICAL TO YOUR PRACTICE

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING.

INSIGHT AND IDEAS.

TOPICS COVERING ALL IP AREAS.

The 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference from the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law is recognized as the world’s premier IP conference.

These three packed days of learning enable you to earn a year’s worth of CLE credit from expert sessions presented by the leaders in every area of the profession. We offer what you need to know along with multiple opportunities to mingle with those who should be part of your network.

WHAT IP LAWYERSNEED TO KNOW

A YEAR’S CLE IN THREE DAYS

31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference

LGBT Diversity Dessert Reception 9:30p–11:00p

Hosted by the ABA-IPL Diversity Action Group, and welcoming LGBT IP professionals, students, and friends, this is a “finish to the evening” with a sweet dessert and a nightcap.

ABA-IPL Dine Around Downtown Bethesda 6:30p–9:30p Interested in meeting new colleagues and networking in smaller groups? Join the fun during a night on the town and a three-course dinner at one of Bethesda’s best restaurants with menus specially selected for your enjoyment. Space is limited. Please note on the registration form if you are planning to attend. More information regarding the event will be sent via e-mail after your registration is processed.

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Sponsor Welcome Reception 4:30p–6:00p Meet with representatives from our distinguished conference sponsors who serve and support the IP law profession. Our sponsors will welcome attendees with cocktails and appetizers: a relaxing and engaging start to your conference experience.

Special Luncheon EventsWednesday, April 6 12:00p-1:00p

Thursday, April 712:00p-1:30p

Friday, April 812:00p-1:30p

International Networking Luncheon Join us for lunch from “around the world.” Enjoy various international cuisines as you meet colleagues who have traveled from overseas to join us.

Brian J. King Global Officer Marriott Signature Brands & Global SalesBethesda, MD

Daniel H. Marti US Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator White House Office of Management & Budget Washington, DC (Invited)

Conference Connections Opening Event: New Members • First-Time Attendees • Young Lawyers 8:30a–10:00a Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle and hear a brief presentation to help you make the most of your conference experience. 3rd Annual Intellectual Property Law

Scholarship Symposium Bridging the Gap between IP Scholars and IP Practitioners 3:00p–4:30p Held during Wednesday’s Professional Practice Day, this program brings together both intellectual property law scholars and practitioners to discuss cutting edge IP issues. Academics and other scholars will present a draft article or other works-in-progress during three concurrent sessions—each focusing on patent, trademark or copyright law. A designated IP practitioner commentator and conference attendees will then provide comments and feedback to each author. Authors gain insights from practitioners and conference attendees learn about and influence in-progress legal scholarship.

Space is limited. Please note on the registration form if you are planning to attend. Seeking CLE Accreditation.

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Women in IP Law Breakfast 7:00a–8:15aStart the morning with women leaders in the IP law profession and network in an informal setting. Get to know the key women of IP and begin building lasting connections. All are welcome to attend this special networking breakfast.

Conference Reception: Ages of Discovery 6:30p–9:30p Travel through the Ages of Discovery starting with the Age of Enlightenment when Galileo and Newton were just uncovering the laws of science. Continue to the Industrial Age with the rise of machines and mass production. Then, enter the Age of the Unknown: with virtual reality, robots, and the world to come.

Attendees will travel to various reception rooms, highlighting each era and featuring unique refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres buffets.

Reception: Opportunities for Publishing with the ABA-IPL Section 5:00p–6:00pImmediately following the day’s programming there will be a reception hosted by members of the Section’s Books Editorial Board highlighting publishing opportunities with ABA-IPL. This event features the Section’s new authors and books and its high profile Landslide® magazine. All conference attendees are invited to attend.

Section Committee, Board, and Council Meetings Tuesday, April 5 9:30a - 10:30a Officers Meeting 11:00a - 5:00p Registration 1:00p - 5:00p Council Meeting 6:30p - 9:30p Council Dinner (Invite Only)

Wednesday, April 6 7:30a - 5:00p Committee Meetings 8:30a - 10:00a CLE Board Meeting 8:30a - 11:30a Books Editorial Board Meeting 10:30a - 12:00p Sponsorship Committee Meeting 11:30a - 2:30p Magazine Editorial Board Meeting 1:00p - 3:00p Membership Board Meeting 2:30p - 4:30p Content Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, April 7 & Friday, April 8 7:30a - 5:00p Committee Meetings

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Committee Meeting Opportunities Many ABA-IPL committees hold meetings throughout the conference—great opportunities for committee members to get together, discuss issues, and plan strategies. Anyone interested in joining one of the Section’s committees can attend to meet committee chairs and other members, and new members are always welcome. Full information on committee schedules will be available on the Section website closer to the date of the conference at www.americanbar.org/iplaw. Please note that conference registration is a prerequisite for participating in committee meetings.

THURSDAY. APRIL 7

WEDNESDAY. APRIL 6 7:00a - 5:00p Registration • Print Café • Sponsors

8:30a - 10:00aConference Connections Opening Event: New Members • First-Time Attendees • Young Lawyers

10:30a - 12:00p C O N C U R R E N T W O R K S H O P S : Professional Practice Day

Patent Ask the Office: Hot Topics from the US Patent and Trademark OfficeUS Patent and Trademark Office patent initiatives for US and foreign practice

MODERATOR Marylee Jenkins Arent Fox LLP, New York, NYS P E A K E R S Charles Eloshway US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA

(Invited) Andrew Faile US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA Mark Powell US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA Valencia Martin-Wallace US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA

Trademark The Black Hole of Acquired Distinctiveness: A Comparative ReviewWorldwide decisions in relation to brands that do or do not acquire distinctiveness; how countries are facing these situations

MODERATOR David Postolski Gearhart Law LLC, Summit, NJ S P E A K E R S Matthew Asbell Ladas & Parry LLP, New York, NY

Cristina Guerra Guerra IP, Porto Alegre, Brazil Meriem Loudiyi Inlex IP Expertise, Paris, France

Specialty Fact or Fiction: You Can Protect Your Company’s IP in ChinaPractical tips for the “unwary” IP adventurer

MODERATOR Donna P. Suchy Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA S P E A K E R S Elizabeth Chien-Hale I2P Asia, Hsin-Chu County, China

Yee Wah Chin Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti LLP, New York, NY Stephan Yang Peksung Intellectual Property, Beijing, China Joseph N. Ziebert Foley & Lardner, Milwaukee, WI

Specialty/Copyright

Your Client Got the Book Deal, Now What?Practical tips and strategies for counseling your author clients in the digital age

MODERATOR Francine D. Ward Law Offices of Francine D. Ward, Mill Valley, CAS P E A K E R S Amy Rennert The Amy Rennert Agency Inc., Tiburon, CA

Perry F. Sofferman Fowler White Burnett, Fort Lauderdale, FL

12:00p - 1:00p International Networking Luncheon 1:00p - 2:30p C O N C U R R E N T W O R K S H O P S : Professional Practice Day

Patent International Design Protection Views from Australia, Brazil, Korea and the US

MODERATOR Tracy-Gene G. Durkin Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox, Washington, DC S P E A K E R S Kenneth K. Cho Kim & Chang, Seoul, Korea

Saulo Murari Calazans Dannemann Siemsen, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Barry Eagar Eagar & Martin Pty Ltd., Southport, Qld, Australia

Trademark How Can I Sue Them If I Can’t Find Them? Service of process in counterfeiting and piracy cases in the digital era

MODERATOR James L. Bikoff Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP, Washington, DC S P E A K E R S Emma Pitcher Blout Wade Tennant, London, England

Michele Ferrante Ferrante Intellectual Property Law, Hong Kong, China Santiago O’Conor O’Conor & Power, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Specialty All You Can Eat: IP Rights in the Food and Restaurant Industries IP rights in recipes, restaurant decor, food and restaurant brand names, the plating of restaurant dishes, and the protection of design elements in food products and packagingSponsored by the ABA Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries

MODERATOR Len Glickman Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Toronto, Canada S P E A K E R S John J. O’Malley Volpe & Koenig PC, Philadelphia, PA

Diane Reed Knobe Martens, Irvine, CASteven S. Sidman The Sidman Law Firm LLC, Atlanta, GA

Specialty Social Media and Content LicensingWhat every IP lawyer should know

MODERATOR Sophie Cohen Cobalt LLP, Berkley, CA S P E A K E R S Stephen Coates Twitter, San Francisco, CA

Deborah Davis Han Zynga Inc., San Francisco, CA Amit Kumar Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, San Diego, CA

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3:00p - 4:30p R O U N D T A B L E P R O G R A M

Ethics Ethics in Intellectual Property LawSpotting, discussion, and analysis covering patents, trademarks, and copyright issues

MODERATOR Arrienne “Angel” Lezak Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Menlo Park, CA

S P E A K E R S Hon. Susan G. Braden US Court of Federal Claims, Washington, DC (Invited) Marta Y. Beckwith Aruba Networks Inc., Sunnyvale, CA William R. Covey US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA (Invited) MaCharri Vorndran-Jones Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN

3:00p - 4:30p 3 R D A N N U A L I N T E L L E C T U A L P R O P E R T Y L A W S Y M P O S I U M

The 3rd Annual ABA-IPL Scholarship Symposium brings together intellectual property law scholars and practitioners to discuss cutting edge IP issues. Academics and other scholars will present a draft article or another work in progress. Three concurrent sessions, separately focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright topics, will be held. Both designated IP practitioner commentator and conference attendees will provide comments and feedback to each author. This is an opportunity for authors to gain insights from practitioners and for practitioners to learn and influence in-progress legal scholarship. (Applying for CLE accreditation)

4:30p - 6:00p Sponsor Welcome Reception

6:30p - 9:30p ABA-IPL Dine Around Downtown Bethesda

9:30p - 11:00p LGBT Diversity Dessert Reception

THURSDAY. APRIL 77:00a - 5:00p Registration • Print Café • Sponsors

7:00a - 8:15a Women in IP Law Breakfast 8:30a - 10:00a C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent The Post-Alice LandscapeAn evaluation of cases and US Patent and Trademark Office guidance

MODERATOR Mark P. Mathison Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Walnut Creek, CA

S P E A K E R S Tim Bedard Visa International Service Association, San Francisco, CA Eric Sutton Oracle, Redwood City, CA Gene Quinn IPWatchdog.com, Leesburg, VA

Trademark The Power of PI Preliminary injunction and other international litigation tactics to protect trademarks

MODERATOR LaTonia Fisher Chicago, IL S P E A K E R S Mariano Municoy Moeller IP Advisors, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nathan B. Webb Hahn Loeser, Akron, OH

Copyright The Internet of Things (IoT) • What’s on the Horizon for Copyright and Privacy Practitioners?IP and related data security/privacy issues and the advent of new consumer and business technologies

MODERATOR Steven Emmert RELX Inc., Washington, DC S P E A K E R S Kelly A. DeMarchis Venable LLP, Washington, DC

Kenneth K. Dort Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Chicago, IL Christina D. Frangiosa Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia LLC, Huntingdon Valley, PAJohn Pavolotsky Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

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10:15a - 11:45a C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent European Patent Prayers Answered? The latest from the European Patent Office and Europe’s Unified Patent Court & Unitary Patent coming 2017

MODERATOR Neil C. Truman Mundipharma International Limited, Cambridge, United Kingdom S P E A K E R S Charles D. Larsen Ropes & Gray LLP, Boston, MA Gwilym Roberts Kilburn & Strode LLP, London, England

Trademark Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in Action Live hearing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and/or an informational presentation by TTAB Judges and Interlocutory Attorneys

MODERATOR Thad Chaloemtiarana Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago, IL

S P E A K E R S Trademark Trial and Appeal Board judges from the US Patent and Trademark Office have been invited.

Copyright Marriage of Technology and Visual ArtsA solution to 21st century problems and copyright issues

MODERATOR Nancy E. Wolff Cowan Debaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, New York, NY S P E A K E R S Lelia Boujnane Idée Inc., Toronto, Canada Tom Kennedy American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Syracuse, NY Ed Klaris Klaris IP, New York, NY Sriba Kwadjovie San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA

12:00p - 1:30p Keynote LuncheonFeaturing: Brian J. King, Global Officer, Marriott Signature Brands & Global Sales, Bethesda, MD

1:45p - 3:15p C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent Intellectual Property Pharmaceutical Law: An Update

MODERATOR Stephen B. Brauerman Bayard PA, Wilmington, DE

Trademark The New European Union Trademark System An overview for US practitioners

MODERATOR John McKeown Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber, Toronto, Canada S P E A K E R S Matthias Berger FieldFisher, Hamburg, Germany Ralph Pethke Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market, Alicante, Spain

Copyright Update from the US Copyright OfficePolicies, programs, and practices update

MODERATOR Janet Fries Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Washington, DCS P E A K E R S Maria Pallante Register of Copyrights/Director, US Copyright Office, Washington, DC (Invited)

3:30p - 5:00p C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent We Didn’t Agree to That! Updates on patent exhaustion, “no-challenge” clauses, covenants not to sue, and other legal developments affecting your patent-related transactions

MODERATOR Jessamyn S. Berniker Williams & Connolly LLP, Washington, DC S P E A K E R S Matthew K. Blackburn Locke Lord, San Francisco, CA Gregory A. Castanias Jones Day, Washington, DC Atul Saran MacroGenics Inc., Rockville, MD Joseph B. Shear Google Inc., San Francisco, CA

Trademark Litigating Trade Dress and Functionality Cases Pitfalls and strategies in light of recent case law

S P E A K E R S Thomas L. Anastos Ulmer & Berne LLP, Cleveland, OH Naresh Kilaru Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP, Washington, DC Uli Widmaier Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago, IL

Copyright Law & Innovation: Hot Topics in Internet-Related IP Law Current significant cases and best practices

MODERATOR Shane Delsman Godfrey & Kahn, Milwaukee, WIS P E A K E R S Ian Ballon Greenberg Traurig, East Palo Alto, CA Lesley Coulson Boveri SAP Labs, Palo Alto, CA Joshua L. Simmons Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York, NY

5:00p - 6:00p Reception: Opportunities for Publishing with the ABA-IPL Section

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FRIDAY. APRIL 87:00a - 3:00p Registration • Print Café • Sponsors

8:30a - 10:00a C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent The Good, the Bad, the UglyPatent case law: a year in review

MODERATOR Janet S. Hendrickson Senniger Powers LLP, St. Louis, MO S P E A K E R S Scott M. Alter Lathrop & Gage LLP, Denver, CO Heath W. Hoglund Dolby Laboratories Inc., San Francisco, CA Teresa Stanek Rea Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC

Trademark Expert Survey EvidenceConstructing persuasive and admissible trademark surveys

S P E A K E R S Jacob Jacoby Jacoby IP Research, New York, NY Christopher Schulte Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis, MN

Copyright What is the Future of Television?Recent legal and television industry developments and upcoming changes

MODERATOR Matthew Hintz Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, NJS P E A K E R S Dale M. Cendali Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York, NY Viviane Eisenberg HBO, New York, NY Lesley West Fox News Network LLC, New York, NY

10:15a - 11:45a C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent AIA Challenges: Frontline Experiences and Perspectives Insights of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Judges and company counsel into IPRs and CBMs

MODERATOR Joshua B. Pond Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Washington, DC S P E A K E R S Hon. Scott R. Boalick PTAB/US Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA (Invited) Hon. Rama Elluru PTAB/US Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA (Invited)

William Noon Illumina Inc., San Diego, CA Molly Kocialski Oracle, Denver, CO

Trademark Non-Traditional Trademarks Under US LawThe spectrum of senses of American trademark law

MODERATOR Ira Cohen Henkel & Cohen PA, Miami, FL

Copyright Copyright 2015 at a GallopRoundup of the interesting and noteworthy copyright cases decided in 2015

MODERATOR Katherine C. Spelman K&L Gates LLP, Seattle, WA S P E A K E R S Thomas Kjellberg Cowan Liebowitz Latman LLP, New York, NY David L. Rein Bruce Campbell Law Firm LLP, Lakewood, CO

12:00p - 1:30p Keynote Luncheon Featuring: Daniel H. Marti, US Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, White House Office of Management & Budget, Washington, DC (Invited)

1:45p - 3:15p C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Specialty There’s A Brand New Talk But It’s Not Very Clear Challenging issues in the protection of fashion designs

MODERATOR James Trigg Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Atlanta, GAS P E A K E R S Thomas E. Campbell Oxford Industries Inc., El Segunda, CA Barbara Kolsun Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

Trademark Pure Bologna or Pure BaloneyThe global food fight over geographic indications

MODERATOR Lorraine Fleck Fleck & Chumak LLP, Toronto, Canada S P E A K E R S Marney Cheek Consortium for Common Food Names, Alexandria, VA Raquel E. Cohen Office of Intellectual Property Rights US Department of Commerce, Washington, DC Rebeccah Gan Wenderoth LLP, Washington, DC Anne Gilson Lalonde Gilson on Trademarks, South Burlington, VA

Copyright Role of Experts in Copyright Litigation Is substantial similarity fair game?

MODERATOR Robert W. Clarida Reitler Kallas & Rosenblatt, New York, NYS P E A K E R S Brian D. Caplan Reitler Kallas & Rosenblatt, New York, NY Judith Finnell Judith Finnell Musicservices Inc., Bronxville, NY

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3:30p - 5:00p C O N C U R R E N T P R O G R A M S

Patent Ethics

High Octane Fee Shifting for Attorney Fee AwardsRecent Supreme Court decisions: impact on US patent litigation; update on patent reform legislative proposals

MODERATOR Scott M. Jackson Philadelphia, PA S P E A K E R S Matthew Dowd Andrews Kurth LLP, Washington, DC Robert B. Lytle Microsoft Corporation, Redwood, CA Stephanie Roberts Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC

Trademark Ethics

Conducting Ethical and Admissible Pre-Text Investigations Discussion of the ethical challenges to conducting pre-text investigations in the context of IP infringement and counterfeiting matters

MODERATOR Richard B. Biagi Neal & McDevitt LLC, Northfield, ILS P E A K E R S Robert W. Sacoff Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago, IL Ken Taylor Marksmen, Carrboro, NC

Copyright Ethics

Doxing, Swatting, Trolls, and SJWsHarassment and gender discrimination on social media platforms

MODERATOR John P. Bayard Ernst & Young LLP, Philadelphia, PAS P E A K E R S Jennifer T. Criss Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Washington, DC Mary Anne Franks University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL Jessica Moreno Formerly at Reddit, Salt Lake City, Utah Elizabeth Ragavanis Clockwork Law, New Haven, CT

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Thank you to our 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Sponsors who have made this conference possible.

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Conference sponsorship opportunities are available. Engage and interact with conference

attendees through networking, exposure, and marketing options. For more information,

visit www.ambar.org/iplspring2016 or contact Carey Farley, Associate Director of Programming

at carey.farley@americanbar.org or (312) 988-5595.

Thank you to our 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Sponsors who have made this conference possible.

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EARLY REGISTRATIONRegister online at ambar.org/iplspring2016 or complete the form in the brochure and mail to:

American Bar Association, Attn: Service Center–Meeting/ Event Registrations Department, 321 N. Clark Street, Floor 16, Chicago, IL 60654. Secure fax number: (312) 988-5850. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use the online registration service.

The deadline for receipt of early registration, at the early registration rate, is March 15, 2016. Registration will only be accepted when accompanied by a credit card number (Visa, MasterCard or American Express only). Checks, money orders, or government purchase orders or training forms may also be used when submitting a printed copy of the registration form via mail. No registration can be held without payment.

ONSITE REGISTRATIONRegistration and check-in will be available onsite, the schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, April 5 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, April 6 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 7 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, April 8 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Onsite registrations will be accepted only when accompanied by a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express only), check, money order, or government purchase order or training form. Late registration fees will be in effect for onsite registrations.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONConfirmation of registration will be sent via e-mail in advance of the program for all registrations received prior to March 15. If using the printed registration form, indicate on the registration form if you would prefer to receive confirmation via e-mail or US mail.

LOCATION & LODGING

The 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference will be held at the:

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center5701 Marinelli RdNorth Bethesda, MD 20852

The ABA group rate is $209 single/double occupancy. All rooms are subject to a 13% Maryland State Sales Tax. Make your reservation online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/8a4ca1f3 or call the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center directly at (301) 822-9200 or (888) 228-9290. Be sure to mention the ABA 2016 Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference to receive the special group rate.

Note: The cutoff date for the room block is Monday, March 14, 2016. But do not wait until the March 14 cutoff date, as the room block and the hotel fill up quickly. After this date, reservations can be made on a space available basis only. The ABA will not be able to secure a room for you.

TRANSPORTATIONYou are encouraged to make your airline reservations on the ABA Online Travel site where you automatically receive ABA airfare discounts from a variety of carriers.

Access the ABA provider, Orbitz for Business, at http://www.americanbar.org/membership/benefits_of_membership/travel_services.html or the Orbitz toll free number (877) 222-4185.

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Early registration: March 15, 2016

PHOTOGRAPH/ VIDEO/RECORDINGS RELEASEIn order to promote, share and archive American Bar Association (“ABA”) programs, meetings and events (“Events”), photographs, videos and/or recordings may be taken at such events by registering for and attending the Events. I consent to be included in the photographs, videos and/or recordings. I hereby irrevocably consent to and grant ABA and its agents, representatives and licensees, all rights to use and publish for promotional and internal purposes in all media, now known or hereafter developed, my name, statements, quotes, biographical data provided by me to ABA, image, likeness or voice, in whole or in part, and to copyright any materials created. I hereby waive any right to inspect, approve, or be compensated for use of any materials incorporating such images and information obtained during the Events. I release ABA and its agents, representatives and licensees from all liabilities arising out of any use of my likeness and information as provided above. I understand and agree that any and all negatives, digital images, and recordings of my likeness, regardless of form, are and shall remain property of ABA.

In accordance with the American Bar Association policy, all ABA programs are open to media unless they are to conduct business sessions of a confidential nature.

QUESTIONS?Please call Michael Kesler, ABA-IPL Program Associate at (312) 988-6278 or michael.kesler@americanbar.org

SPECIAL TUITION ASSISTANCE A limited number of registration fee reductions are available for government employees, academics, law students, and public interest lawyers employed with nonprofit organizations. No full tuition waivers are available. The fee-reductions will be determined on a one-time only, case-by-case, first-come first-serve basis. To apply, send a letter outlining the basis for your request of a fee reduction to Michael Kesler, Program Associate, ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 or via e-mail at michael.kesler@americanbar.org. Deadline for receipt: March 15, 2016. No cases will be considered after the deadline, and all standard registration fee rates will apply after March 15.

CANCELLATION POLICYRegistrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $100 administrative fee if a written cancellation is received by March 15, 2016. Cancellation requests should be e-mailed to Michael Kesler at michael.kesler@americanbar.org. (The administrative fee for cancellation is $50 for Corporate Counsel, Law Student, and Government and Public Sector fee categories.) No refunds will be granted after March 15, 2016. Vouchers for future programs will not be provided. Proxy substitutions are acceptable. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any program and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If special arrangements are necessary for individuals with disabilities to attend this conference, please contact Carey Farley, at the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654, or (312) 988-5595 or carey.farley@americanbar.org by March 15, 2016.

CLE CREDITThe ABA directly applies for and ordinarily receives CLE credit for ABA programs in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, and WV. These states sometimes do not approve a program for credit before the program occurs. For more information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit http://ambar.org/iplspring2016 or contact Michael Kesler, michael.kesler@americanbar.org or (312) 988-6278.

COURSE MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON FLASH DRIVECourse materials on a flash drive are available for pickup at the conference. Materials will also be posted on the Section website and the conference app, available for viewing by conference registrants.

Register by March 15, 2016 and pay the discounted registration fee of $695.

To be included in the Attendee Roster, your registration must be received by March 18, 2016.

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Register by March 15, 2016 for discounted registration fee of $695.

31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference

P R O G R A M C H A I R S

Jonathan Hudis (C) Quarles & Brady LLP Washington, DC

Nicole D. Galli (VC) Law Offices of N.D. Galli LLC Philadelphia, PA

Richard B. Biagi Neal & McDevitt LLC Northfield, IL

Stephen B. Brauerman Bayard PA Wilmington, DE

Thad Chaloemtiarana Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP Chicago, IL

Janet Fries Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Washington, DC

Janet Hendrickson Senniger Powers LLP St. Louis, MO

Mary L. Kevlin Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC New York, NY

Arrienne M. Lezak Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Menlo Park, CA

Francine D. Ward Law Office of Francine D. Ward Mill Valley, CA

2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 A B A - I P L C L E B OA R D M E M B E R S

Scott M. Alter Lathrop & Gage LLP Denver, CO

Phillip Barengolts Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP Chicago, IL

Richard B. Biagi Neal & McDevitt LLC Northfield, IL

Stephen B. Brauerman Bayard PA Wilmington, DE

Thad Chaloemtiarana Pattishall McAuliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP Chicago, IL

Shane M. Delsman Godfrey & Kahn SC Milwaukee, WI

Alex Feerst Durie Tangri LLP San Francisco, CA

Christina D. Frangiosa Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia LLC Huntingdon Valley, PA

Janet Fries Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Washington, DC

Nicole D. Galli (VC) Law Offices of N.D. Galli LLC Philadelphia, PA

Janet Hendrickson Senniger Powers LLP St. Louis, MO

Matthew P. Hintz Lowenstein Sandler LLP Roseland, NJ

Jonathan Hudis (C) Quarles & Brady LLP Washington, DC

Keisha Hylton-Rodic Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC Washington, DC

Mary L. Kevlin Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC New York, NY

Arrienne M. Lezak Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Menlo Park, CA

Monica McCabe Vandenberg & Feliu LLP New York, NY

Paul R. Morico Baker Botts LLP Houston, TX

Anna (AJ) Oakes Thompson Reuters Rochester, NY

Christopher Ponder Baker Botts LLP Palo Alto, CA

David Postolski Gearheart Law LLC Summit, NJ

Christina N. Scelsi Scelsi Entertainment and New Media Law Port Charlotte, FL

Heather Schubert Camden, NJ

Francine D. Ward Law Office of Francine D. Ward Mill Valley, CA

Mark H. Wittow K&L Gates LLP Seattle, WA

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Return registration to:31st Annual Intellectual Property Law ConferenceSection of Intellectual Property LawAmerican Bar Association321 North Clark StreetChicago, IL 60654

Questions?Please e-mail michael.kesler@americanbar.org or (312) 988-6278.

Meeting code: PT1604

To register directly online, please visit: ambar.org/iplspring2016

Advance Registration Deadline: March 15, 2016To register directly online, please visit: ambar.org/iplspring2016

*Yes, please register me for the 31st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference.

*No, I cannot attend this conference. Please send me the course materials on flash drive available after the conference at the price of $75, which includes postage and handling. Payment must accompany this form (please allow 4-6 weeks from date of conference for receipt of course materials).

Registration Fees (check one)

Register before March 15 to receive the special discount early registration rate. Before 3/15 After 3/15

ABA-IPL Section Member *$695 *$745

ABA Section of Science & Technology Law Member *$695 *$745

ABA Forum of Entertainment & Sports Law Member *$695 *$745

International Federation of Intellectual Property Law Attorneys *$695 *$745 (FICPI) Member

Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) Member *$695 *$745

ABA, but not IPL or co-sponsoring section member *$770 *$820(registration includes a one-year ABA-IPL Section membership)

General Attendees (not ABA member) *$795 *$845

Government, Public Interest, Academic *$150 *$200

Corporate Counsel *$295 *$345

Solo/Small Firm *$295 *$345

Law Student *$245 *$295

Intellectual Property Law Scholarship Symposium Wednesday, April 6 Patent Symposium *Free

Trademark Symposium *Free

Copyright Symposium *Free

Luncheons Wednesday, April 6 International Networking Lunch *$50

Thursday, April 7 with keynote speaker, Brian J. King, Global Officer *$65 Marriott Signature Brands & Global Sales

Friday, April 8 with keynote speaker, Daniel H. Marti, US Intellectual Property *$65 Enforcement Coordinator, White House Office of Management & Budget (Invited)

Networking Events Wednesday, April 6 Conference Connections Opening Event *Free

Wednesday, April 6 Sponsor Welcome Reception *Free

Wednesday, April 6 ABA-IPL Dine Around Downtown Bethesda (Ticket – food only) *$110

Wednesday, April 6 LGBT Diversity Dessert Reception *Free

Thursday, April 7 Women in IP Law Breakfast *$40

Thursday, April 7 Reception: Opportunities for Publishing with the ABA-IPL Section *Free

Thursday, April 7 Conference Reception: Ages of Discovery *$75

Special ArrangementsIf any special arrangements are required for a disabled individual to attend this program, or any special dietary menus are required for the luncheons, please note them below:

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NONPROFITORGANIZATIONUS POSTAGE PAIDAMERICAN BARASSOCIATION321 North Clark Street

Chicago, I L 60654

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st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference31April 6-8, 2016Bethesda, MarylandVisit the Section website at ambar.org/iplspring2016 to register online.

Advance registration deadline: March 15, 2016 Register Early and Save!