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On Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, respectively, Sanjay and Troy will help ACI attendees navigate the evolving life sciences IP landscape during their sessions taking place at the New York Bar Association (42 W 44th St) in New York, NY. Sanjay will cover “The Complexity of the Fundamental: Successfully Navigating the Section 101 Patentability Dilemma.” Troy will discuss “Staying Aware: Ethics, AI, and Life Sciences IP.” Use the code S10-762-762L25.S for a 10% discount. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/43VgPE3 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #ACIConferences #LSPatents #LifeSciences #ACILSPatents

On Friday, April 4, in Istanbul, Christopher V. Carani, Esq. will participate on a panel discussing recent legislative developments in design law, including the WIPO Design Law Treaty and the EU Design Reform. The session will explore the implications of these changes for practitioners, designers, and IP offices. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41U8Sh0 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

Wil Rao and Scott P. McBride are participating in sessions offering insights on the ITC at ACI’s 17th Annual Practitioners’ Think Tank on ITC Litigation and Enforcement. On March 31 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern, Wil and U.S. ITC Administrative Law Judge Honorable Dori Johnson Hines will engage in a dialogue about Section 337 investigations, highlighting the distinctive features of ITC proceedings as compared to federal district court and other litigation forums. Scott will focus on the landmark Loper Bright decision and explore how the end of Chevron deference is reshaping the legal landscape in the context of ITC proceedings. His session will take place at 1:15 p.m. Eastern on April 1. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/39PH3hf #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP

Focusing on Ecofactor v. Google, Thomas Wimbiscus and Christian Hallerud’s article “The Central Issues Facing Fed. Circ. In Patent Damages Case” discusses the admissibility of expert opinion under the recently amended Rule 702 and potential barriers to presenting those opinions to a jury. Read the article here (subscription required): https://bit.ly/4is9kc7 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

Sandra Frantzen was recently highlighted by the PTAB Bar Association. 

On Monday, March 24, Dunstan Barnes will serve on the panel “Design Protection Power Play: Building an IP Portfolio That Lasts,” during this full-day, in-person event for patent holders, policymakers, jurists, academics, and students. The symposium, sponsored by the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Technology at the University of Akron School of Law, will also cover other topics, including Intellectual Property Law in the New Administration and the Ethics of AI in IP Practice: Stay Ethical, Stay Employed. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/420Pu0q #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP

Dunstan Barnes provided a primer on U.S. design patent law and dove into a recent case at the Summit, which took place in Chicago on March 12-13. The annual WIPR Summit brings together IP owners and key stakeholders, providing a platform to share case studies and tactics on how they have addressed the biggest challenges facing the industry today. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #WIPRSummit

The WTR 1000 identifies the leading trademark practices and practitioners in more than 80 jurisdictions globally. WTR highlights McAndrews' capabilities, stating, “From crafting impeccable protection strategies to effectively handling infringement and opposition matters, McAndrews, Held & Malloy offers tailored advice to suit each matter.” Read the complete listing: https://bit.ly/3E8rAFg #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #Trademark #WTR #WTR1000

On Thursday, March 13, from 5-8 p.m. at TechNexus in Chicago, Matthew Marrone will participate on the panel “Bridging the Gap: Building Mutual Value in Corporate-Startup Partnerships.” This is part of Polsky Center at the University of Chicago’s annual Corporate Collision event, where companies can discover, connect, and collaborate with some of the nation’s top quantum, data science, AI, and cleantech startups. McAndrews is proud to be one of the founding sponsors of Polsky Tech Ventures, with a joint mission to help innovators thrive. Click here for the full agenda, and to register: https://bit.ly/4i5E2Yq #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP

On Tuesday, March 4, from 12:30 – 12:50 p.m. Indian Standard Time, Alejandro Menchaca and Rajendra Chiplunkar will present a “Review of U.S. District Court Local Patent Rules and Implications for Early Technical Expert Involvement” at India’s largest global pharma IP conference. They will explore how different U.S. district courts apply Local Patent Rules, with a focus on ANDA litigation. Additionally, they will discuss key considerations for expert involvement in case development under these varying rules. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4b9dOBj #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #PharmaIPRIndia #CPHIConferences