2009-2010 IP Event Archive
September 1, 2009 -- Brown Bag Discussion: CNN v. Cablevision
12:00 - 1:30 PM, Room 520
The first presentation for this semester highlights and introduces Chicago-Kent IP faculty in a discussion of the recent Cablevision DVR remote storage case. Professor Hank Perritt will lead a panel that includes Professors Ron Staudt and Ed Lee.
The U.S. District Court ruled that the process of program storage and transfer to a subscriber from Cablevision's remote-storage DVR system directly infringed the content owners' copyrights. On appeal, the Second Circuit reversed on all three grounds and found no direct infringement. The petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court was denied. In order not to "relitigate" Sony issues, the content owners agreed not to pursue secondary liability charges in return for Cablevision's agreement not to use a fair use defense.
Many issues remain unanswered and many new issues have arisen from the Second Circuit's analysis. Join the IP Program faculty for a spirited discussion. Beverages will be provided.
September 2, 2009 -- The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Luncheon "Careers in Intellectual Property"
12:00 - 2:00 PM, Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court
Are you interested in a career in intellectual property? If so, do not miss this exciting event. Experienced practicing IP attorneys will be on hand to discuss various aspects of the IP field. The professionals will also give insider advice on creating job opportunities through networking. Ashly A. Iacullo, a 2004 Chicago-Kent graduate, will serve as moderator for one of the panel discussions.
Complimentary attendance for CBA Members and CBA Law Student Members. Space is limited so please register online at chicagobar.org. A box lunch is included. Additional information...
September 2, 2009 -- IPLS Welcome Reception
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Lobby
The Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) invites first year and transfer students to its Welcome Reception. Come and meet the IP faculty and fellow students who are interested in intellectual property. Refreshments will be provided.
September 30, 2009 -- New IP Faculty Welcome Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Lobby
Alumni, faculty, and students are invited to join Dean Harold J. Krent and the law school in welcoming the newest faculty members to the Intellectual Property Law Program at Chicago-Kent. RSVP to alums@kentlaw.edu by Monday, September 28. Additional information...
October 20, 2009 -- IPLS Peer Resume Review Workshop
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Room C40
Upper level students will be on hand to review and critique resumes as well as share their experiences as summer associates, law clerks, and interns. The peer review is open to all members. Refreshments will be provided.
October 23, 2009 -- CLE Program: Diverging Standards in European and American Trademark and Copyright Law
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Court
You do not want to miss this unique program featuring U.S. and European experts as they discuss the diverging developments affecting trademark and copyright law practice. Topics will include protection of famous and well-known marks, three dimension marks, geographic indicators, and copyright problems on the Internet. The program qualifies for approximately 6 hours of CLE credit. Additional information...
The program is jointly sponsored by:
- Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- The John Marshall Law School Center for Intellectual Property Law
- Bardehle Pagenberg, Munich, Germany
- Pattishall McAuliffe, Chicago
November 3, 2009 -- IP Day in Chicago - "IP in a Global Economy"
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 East Pearson Street
This year's IP Day in Chicago will focus on pressing issues and future trends related to domestic and international intellectual property issues as countries transition from a global recession to thriving economies. The speakers for this event will provide a comprehensive discussion on a variety of topics, including trends regarding domain names, litigation, licensing, and outsourcing. 6.25 MCLE general credit hours available. Additional information...
November 10, 2009 -- IPLS and SELS Panel Discussion: Right of Publicity: What is it? Who has it? Where and when can it be applied?
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM, Room 170
The Intellectual Property Law Society and the Sports & Entertainment Law Society host a panel discussion on Keller v. EA Sports. Is a video game company's unauthorized use of a collegiate athlete's likeness a violation of the athlete's right of publicity? Stop by to discover the answer to this question and so much more!! The panel participants include Daliah Saper, Saper Law Offices, J. Michael Monahan, Pattishall McAuliffe/Chicago-Kent adjunct professor, and Eldon Ham, Chicago-Kent adjunct professor. Lunch will be provided.
November 30, 2009 -- IP Course Selection Session
4:30 - 5:45 PM, Room 545
The Intellectual Property faculty will meet with students to answer questions about the selection of courses for the spring semester.
January 26, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Peter DiCola
4:00 - 5:45 PM, Room 305
The first speaker for the 2010 Chicago Intellectual Property Colloquium is Professor Peter DiCola from Northwestern University School of Law. The title of Professor DiCola's paper is, "Creative License: The Law and Culture of Digital Sampling." The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
February 9, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Jeanne Fromer
4:00 - 5:45 PM, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 East Pearson, Room TBD
Professor Jeanne Fromer, Fordham University School of Law, is the next speaker for this year's colloquium. Professor Fromer's paper, "The Psychology of Intellectual Property," will be discussed.
The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
March 9, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Oren Bracha
4:00 - 5:45 PM, Room 305
The third speaker for the 2010 Colloquium is Professor Oren Bracha from The University of Texas School of Law. The discussion will focus on Professor Bracha's paper, "Motion Pictures: The Development of Modern American Copyright and the Film Industry." The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
March 24, 2010 -- IPLS Alumni and Faculty Award Reception
6:00 PM, Event Room
The Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) cordially invite alumni, faculty, and students to gather for refreshments and hors d'oeuvres at the annual IPLS Alumni and Faculty Award Reception. At this event, students will be able to converse with alumni and local attorneys regarding their professional experience in the legal field. Come spend an evening with the alumni, faculty, staff, students, and volunteers who contribute to the success of the Intellectual Property Program at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Chicago-Kent Professor and Interim Director of the Program in Intellectual Property Law, Mickie A. Piatt, will be honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award while Dr. Emily Miao '97, Partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, will receive this year's Distinguished Alumna Award.
Please RSVP to the IPLS by Thursday, March 18.
March 26, 2010 -- Trademark Clearance in Latin America: Why, When and How to Search?
8:30 - 11:00 AM, Room 580
Please join us for a complimentary seminar featuring Mariano Municoy, of the Latin American IP law firm Moeller IP Advisors, Jacqueline A. Leimer, practitioner-in-residence with the IP Program and former vice president and associate general counsel, global intellectual property, at the world headquarters of Kraft Foods, and Richard W. Renner, adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law teaching Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law and former chief intellectual property counsel for Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
The panel will discuss trademark clearance in Latin America. This presentation will be followed by a demonstration of the newest techniques and solutions from CT Corsearch to address your daily challenges.
There is no charge for J.D. and LL.M. students to attend this program; however, students must RSVP.
March 30, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Amy Kapczynski
4:00 - 5:45 PM, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 East Pearson, Room TBD
Professor Amy Kapczynski from UC Berkeley School of Law is the next speaker for the colloquium. Professor Kapczynski's paper is entitled,"Free as in Speech or Free as in Beer? How Cost Matters in IP Law." The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
March 30, 2010 -- IPLS Panel Discussion: Intellectual Property and Political Speech
2:00 PM, Room 580
Bruce Springsteen going after Ronald Reagan? MasterCard going after Ralph Nader? What happens when popular songs and corporate trademarks go to Washington and how is freedom of speech affected? The panel, Chicago-Kent professors Ron Staudt (copyright), Richard Renner (trademark), and Jackie Leimer (trademark), will discuss and provide answers to these questions and much more. Refreshment will be provided.
April 1, 2010 -- INTA's Annual "Careers in Trademark Law" Panel Discussion
6:00 PM (Panel) 7:00 PM (Reception),
Loeb & Loeb LLP, 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2300
The International Trademark Association (INTA) and trademark law practitioners invite you to a panel discussion designed specifically for law students. These legal professionals will share their thoughts and offer advice about the numerous career opportunities in the field of trademark law. A light reception will follow the panel discussion.
Membership to INTA is not required. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to communications@inta.org no later than March 26, 2010. Additional information...
April 7, 2010 -- IP Speaker, Christopher Carani: Déjà vu All Over Again - Richardson v. Stanley Works (Fed. Cir. 2010) and the new "Point of Ornamentality Test"
3:00 - 4:00 PM, Room 590
An Analysis of the Current State of Design Patent Jurisprudence
Christopher V. Carani, Esq., a shareholder at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd., is nationally recognized expert in the field of design law, which regards the protection and enforcement of product design through the use of copyrights, trade dress and design patents. He has litigated numerous disputes regarding design rights and has served as a consultant and expert witness in design law cases. In addition to design law, he counsels clients in the consumer product industry on a wide range of domestic and international intellectual property issues. Carani’s recent publication, “The New ‘Extra-Ordinary’ Observer Test for Design Patent Infringement – On a Crash Course with the Supreme Court’s Precedent in Gorham v. White,” was selected as one of the 20 best law review articles of 2009 for inclusion in the Thompson Reuters (West) Patent Law Review 2010. The article explores the current state of design patent infringement law. Carani represented the amicus curiae American Intellectual Property Law Association in the landmark design patent case Egyptian Goddess v. Swisa, which reshaped the law on design patents.
No prior knowledge of design patent law is necessary, as the presentation will begin with some background information. Refreshments will be provided.
April 13, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Gregory Mandel
4:00 - 5:45 PM, Room 305
The next speaker for the colloquium is Professor Gregory Mandel from Temple University, Beasley School of Law. The topic of discussion is Professor Mandel's paper, "Competing Conceptions of Creativity in Intellectual Property Law." The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
April 27, 2010 -- Chicago IP Colloquium Speaker, Professor Wendy Gordon
4:00 - 5:00 PM, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 East Pearson, Room TBD
The final speaker for this year's colloquium is Professor Wendy Gordon, Boston University School of Law. Professor Gordon's paper, "A Tale of Two Torts: Negligence and Copyright Infringement," will be discussed. The Chicago IP Colloquium is jointly sponsored by Chicago-Kent College of Law and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
April 27, 2010 -- IPLS Speaker Panel: Patent Monetization Strategies -- Changes in an Economic Downturn and Future Evolution
1:00 - 2:00 PM, Room C35
The Chicago-Kent Intellectual Property Law Society is hosting a panel discussion on patent monetization in the current economy. The goals of the panel are to explain how patent monetization has changed during the economic downturn, to discuss new forms of patent monetization, and what to expect in the future.
Michael Friedman, Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, will give a brief introduction of patent monetization strategies focusing particularly on how these strategies have changed in light of the enocomy and how they are expected to evolve over time. The remaining members of the panel are Professors Brad Hulbert and David Schwartz. Lunch will be provided.
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