Illinois (IL) Patent Law CLE Course Catalog

In this program, a distinguished panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will provide holistic understanding of patentability and provides practical guidance for successfully safeguarding intellectual property in this rapidly evolving field.

Join distinguished experts Jason A. Lief (Windels Marx) and Ha Kung Wong (Venable LLP) for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments impacting Hatch-Waxman litigation. The speakers will share valuable insights, including practical advice and strategies, to help navigate the dynamic legal landscape in this field.

In this CLE program, we will demystify the intricacies of AI patenting and set a clear path to success. Our esteemed speakers, possessing extensive experience in AI patent law, will provide practical insights and actionable advice that will reshape your approach to patenting AI innovations.

The panelists, which include a patent attorney, patent litigator, and patent monetization funder, all with extensive experience in managing and monetizing patent portfolios, will explain a variety of approaches for generating revenue from patent portfolios, in an interactive discussion based on the most common situations they encounter. Bring your questions about the options that are available to you or your clients for an engaging conversation about the latest strategies for maximizing profit from patent portfolios.

Listen as experienced patent attorneys Melanie Szweras and Kevin E. Noonan, Ph.D. provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends and challenges in protecting patents in the life science sector. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies for navigating this dynamic regulatory environment.

With a nod to Simon & Garfunkel, veteran patent litigator William O’Brien takes you through 15 ways to win – and 10 ways to lose - your patent case. Drawing upon decades of experience representing both patent plaintiffs and defendants in federal district courts, the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission, and, more recently, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, this program guides you through the critical issues you must consider at every stage to ensure that you obtain the best outcome for your company or your clients whenever important patents are in dispute.

Law firms on the cutting edge of combining internal law firm data with public datasets will describe their use cases and share their secrets for improving substantive work-product and developing new business. We’ll discuss how firms have married state and federal litigation dockets, patent and trademark prosecution dockets, new lawsuit feeds, and public and private data on deals (e.g., M&A) — all to build workflows for: (1) analytics and research (2) better RFPs, (3) experience databases, and (4) user-driven development.