The 2012 Midwest IP Institute

Delivering the Latest News, Analysis and Tips so You Can Better Handle Pressing Client Matters

The Simple and Effective Way to Keep Up on All the Important New Developments

Get both high-level summaries and opportunities to drill down into the details of the most talked-about intellectual property law issues today. A one-stop shop, the Institute provides comprehensive coverage of the intellectual property law landscape and its changes. Our faculty have studied these developments, distilled the information, considered the implications, and added their insights to develop the most practical instruction for you. In short, the Institute keeps you on the cutting edge of both new legal developments and new practice tips.

CAFC Judge Reyna and USPTO General Counsel Knight Join this Year’s Faculty

The Institute is honored to include among this year’s talented faculty, special guest speakers Judge Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Bernard J. Knight, Jr., General Counsel of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You’ll gain insight into the CAFC through Judge Reyna’s remarks on his first year on the CAFC bench. And Mr. Knight presents two sessions at the Institute – a short general session looking at the America Invents Act at a high level, and a follow-up breakout session for patent practitioners that is a deep dive into USPTO implementation of the AIA – an insider’s view of the internal considerations in developing the final rules.

Brand-New D.C. Update: Innovative Session Packed with Insights from Inside the Beltway

In addition to CAFC Judge Reyna’s and USPTO General Counsel Knight’s live appearances at this year’s Institute, we’re bringing even more of D.C. to the Midwest via a highly informative and innovative plenary session. 

This high-octane, entertaining plenary will be “emcee’d” by two noted D.C. intellectual property counsel, Roderick McKelvie (former federal judge for the District of Delaware) and Mike Jakes (lead petitioner counsel in Bilski).  This session integrates their live on-stage commentary with short video clips of interviews with top federal decision-makers. These interviews are being specially conducted and videotaped in Washington, D.C. for this Institute by Judge McKelvie and Mr. Jakes, and include interviews of:

• Randall R. Rader, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

• David Kappos, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

• Suzanne D. Munck, Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property at the Federal Trade Commission

This innovative format efficiently distills a large volume of IP news into one outstanding session!

Skilled Faculty Are All Charged with the Same Goal: Provide the Most Practical Education

The 2012 Midwest Intellectual Property Institute features an outstanding faculty committed to providing the best possible (and most practical) education for you. The conference faculty is drawn from in-house, private and government practice. Our faculty mix leverages diverse insights, experience and perspective. Together they create a roster of talent that provides unmatched education – spotting and analyzing the oftentimes complex legal and business issues, and offering real-world advice and practice tips for tackling those issues.

Customize Your Learning – You Select from More than 30 Diverse, On-Point and Well-Designed Session Topics

The Institute offers more than 30 session options, addressing significant IP topics from numerous angles – all designed to provide you with practical information and practice tips to make you better at what you do. The number and wide range of topics allows you to tailor a program to your specific needs – one of the many features that make this program an outstanding investment in your professional development.

High-Quality, User-Friendly Written Materials

The valuable written materials for this year’s Institute include the 200+-page 2012 Midwest IP Institute Course Manual, in electronic form. All attendees will receive electronic access to the Manual, which contains the written materials that accompany the oral presentations. In addition, at each session you attend, you’ll receive a set of that session’s materials from the Manual in hard-copy form so that you can follow along. It’s the best of both worlds!

A Special Bonus – The 2012 Edition of The IP Book – Prepared for Rollout at the Institute

In addition to the 2012 Midwest IP Institute Course Manual, we are publishing the all-new 14-chapter 2012 edition of The IP Book, prepared especially for the Institute. Every attendee will receive, at no extra charge, this fantastic resource that provides the IP practitioner with coverage of new case law, recent developments, and practice tips. We are confident this book will prove extremely valuable for anyone whose practice requires knowledge of intellectual property law.

Attend 2 Institute Webcasts Free!

As another special bonus for attending the Institute, you may view either or both of the 2 webcasts listed below for free! A coupon code, along with instructions on how to register for free at www.minncle.org, will be distributed at the Institute. These webcasts will be approved for CLE credit. We are confident you’ll enjoy your bonus webcast experience.

Monday, October 15, 2012 (9:00 – 10:00 a.m.)

Hot Topics in IP Litigation 2012

1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 civil litigation specialist credit applied for

Michael M. Lafeber & Terrance C. Newby
Keiko L. Sugisaka (moderator)
 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (9:00 – 10:00 a.m.)

21st Century Ethics Problems for IP Attorneys

1.0 ethics credit applied for

Eric T. Cooperstein
 

This Conference Allows for Networking and Relationship-Building at Its Best!

The Institute provides a fun and relaxed conference setting in which to network. You’ll have plenty of time to visit with friends, clients, potential clients and other colleagues throughout the two days – at the Institute luncheon, reception and between sessions. And the Institute includes amenities to make the entire conference a comfortable, enjoyable affair – breakfast each morning, snacks and beverages during breaks, a chance to win great prizes, the popular annual reception, and more.