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Monday, October 28, 2024 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
New Developments – Identified, Explained, and Applied to Real-World Scenarios
The Midwest IP Institute is your “one stop” for practical updates on the new laws, new rules, new cases, and current trends that private practice advisors, litigators, patent attorneys, and in-house counsel need to know.
Featured Sessions on Artificial Intelligence
A Fun, Engaging Event!
Learning should be fun, and the Institute is planned with that principle in mind. Dive into an energizing mix of education and casual networking amid the Institute’s relaxed conference setting. Reconnect with old colleagues and meet new ones. And enjoy gathering together at the annual reception – this year at The Oceanaire!
An Impressive Faculty Roster
The 2024 Institute features an outstanding faculty committed to providing the best and most practical education for you. Former CAFC Judge Kathleen M. O’Malley reflects on her tenure at the CAFC and shares her thoughts on current trends in patent law. Jessica Chinnadurai and Miriam Lord share the latest developments from the U.S. Copyright Office focusing on the Office’s response to AI. You’ll hear from senior in-house counsel about the IP-related and other business issues that concern them. These speakers – and the entire faculty – are contributing their diverse insights and perspectives to deliver top-quality education, spotting and analyzing the issues that matter and offering real-world advice and practice tips.
22 Sessions with Cutting Edge and Core Topics – Tailor Your Own Agenda
Here are just some of the many sessions and topics at this year’s Institute –
Additional Benefits Include –
Can’t attend the live in-person event?
View the online replay Monday & Tuesday, October 28-29, 2024.
Times are CDT.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN
Coffee, Continental Breakfast & Conversation!
Sponsored by Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 10:20 a.m.
2024 IP Year in Review: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Edition
Match wits with your IP colleagues in this fast-paced and fun review of the most significant developments in intellectual property law of the past year.
– Felicia J. Boyd
10:20 – 10:25 a.m.
BREAK
10:25 – 11:10 a.m.
An Up-to-the-Minute Update on the Latest Developments in AI
Get the latest updates on advancements in AI technology and discover how companies are integrating new AI tools into their business operations. Uncover emerging trends in AI and understand the legal and regulatory landscape shaping its future. This presentation offers essential insights for staying informed and compliant in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence.
– William D. Schultz
11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
AI on Trial: How to Supercharge Your IP Cases with AI
AI continues to improve as a research tool and as a tool for completing various litigation tasks, such as witness questions, oral argument outlines, and other related tasks. In this session, you will see examples of AI-assisted work product in a hypothetical IP case, and you will learn best practices for supercharging your IP cases with AI.
– Ruben I. Gonzalez & David J.F. Gross
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH (provided to all attendees)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH PRESENTATION
An Interview with Judge Kathleen M. O’Malley (Ret.) on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Emerging Trends in IP Law
(PRE-RECORDED)
– Kathleen M. O’Malley & Sarah E. Jack
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
001
2024 Patent Law Year in Review – Distilling the Federal Circuit’s Decisions into Action-Oriented Practice Tips
– John A. Dragseth & Deanna J. Reichel
002
New Trademark Rules, Proposed Fee Increases and Emerging Issues at USPTO
– Renee S. Kraft, Mayura I. Noordyke & Jethro Trente et un
– Patrick J. Gallagher (moderator)
003
Generative AI Deployments – Evaluating Use Scenarios and Managing IP Risks
– Rita A. O’Keeffe & Sharon Zehe
– Jamie N. Nafziger (moderator)
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAK
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
101
AI Tools for Patent Practice
– Jim Hallenbeck, Zachary S. Pratt & Mark Stignani
– Eran Kahana (moderator)
102
2024 Trademark Law Year in Review: Proof of Actual Use in Commerce, Likelihood of Confusion, and Failure to Function as a Trademark
– Molly R. Littman-Johnson, Laura L. Myers & Timothy D. Sitzmann
103
From Innovation to Commercialization – Effective Strategies for IP Protection and Monetization
– Sandipan Banerjee & Sandra Nowak
– Christopher M. Turoski (moderator)
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
TAKE A BREAK – Grab a beverage, chat and turn in your Prize Drawing Entry Form!
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
201
Strategic Adjustments to Prosecution and Enforcement: Adapting to the LKQ v. GM Decision on Design Patents
– James P. Rieke, Andrew R. Swanson & Joseph J. Wang
202
WHAC-A-MOLE: Navigating the Morass of Internet Take-Down Procedures and Cost Effectively Combatting Online Infringement
– Gretchen M. Baker, Hannah R. Lutz & Neil Peluchette
– Michael M. Lafeber (moderator)
203
IP Due Diligence in Contract Negotiations: Practical How-To’s
– Ian MacKinnon
4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
RECEPTION AT THE OCEANAIRE!
courtesy of the sponsoring firms
Food, Fun and a Chance to Win Big Prizes!
Thursday’s reception will take place just across the skyway from the Conference Center at The Oceanaire. Register for a chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes: An In-Home Dinner Party for 10 Prepared by a Private Chef; a $500 Gift Card to Owamni; and a $500 Gift Card to The Oceanaire. The prize drawing will take place at the reception on Thursday, September 26, and you must be present at the reception during the prize drawing to win. Any person may receive and submit an entry form on Thursday, September 26, at the Institute registration desk until the reception begins at 4:45 p.m. Registration for the 2024 Midwest IP Institute is not required. The following individuals are not eligible to win: employees of Minnesota CLE and the Minnesota State Bar Association, as well as family members of those employees.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
More Coffee, Continental Breakfast & Conversation!
Sponsored by Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Minnesota’s Largest Patent Jury Verdict: The Inside Story
On January 17, 2024, a Robins Kaplan trial team obtained a $42.4 million verdict in favor of client Willis Electric. The verdict affirmed Willis Electric’s claims that its competitor, Polygroup, had willfully infringed on its patent related to artificial Christmas tree lights. This is believed to be the largest patent jury verdict in the District of Minnesota history. Members of the team share the trial strategies that led to this result.
– Patrick M. Arenz, Jessica L. Gutierrez & Emily E. Niles
9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
BREAK
9:55 – 10:40 a.m.
Inside Minnesota IP: Meet the Inventors, Artists and Entrepreneurs
Hear from a University of Minnesota professor who is developing a video game to teach and preserve the Ojibwe language and culture, and a local inventor who uses GPS technology to create boundaries to keep dogs secure at home.
– Loren Hansen, Dr. Mary Rose Hermes, Kevin Nieuwsma & Vaughn Schmid
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
301
Patent Term Adjustments and Obviousness-Type Double Patenting: Practical Lessons from In Re Cellect
– Doowon R. Chung & Braden M. Katterheinrich
302
Copyright Law Year in Review: The Copyright Act’s Statute of Limitations, Preemption of State Claims, Fair Use After Warhol and an Update from the Copyright Office
– Adrianna M. Chavez, Jessica Chinnadurai & Ruth Rivard
303
Trademark Protection – In-House Panel Insights on Balancing Legal Risk with Business Practicalities
– Karen A. Brennan, Alexandria M. Christian & Sarah A. Lockner
– Joshua J. Burke (moderator)
11:50 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
401
101 and the Predictability of the Mayo/Alice Framework – A Surprising Result and Practical Takeaways from a 10-Year Empirical Study
– Nikola Datzov
402
The Copyright Office’s AI Initiative: The Impact of AI on Copyright Law and Policy
– Miriam Lord
403
How to Protect High-Value Information Amid Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Restrictions
– Rebecca J. Bernhard & Christopher C. Hoff
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Becoming a Better Ally for Women in IP
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Yen T. Florczak, Ann M. Mueting, Tara C. Norgard & Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright
– Sybil L. Dunlop (moderator)
As a special bonus, Institute attendees may attend the following webcasts for FREE! A coupon code, along with instructions on how to register for free at www.minncle.org, will be provided at the Institute.
Times are CST.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Trademarking Identity in the Age of AI
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
– Jacob M. Abdo & Draeke H. Weseman
Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Electronic Era Ethics
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Thomas E. Spahn
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
European AI and Patent Law Developments
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
– Huw Beverley-Smith, Joseph R. Decker & Gary S. Weinstein
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday & Friday, September 26-27, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Monday & Tuesday, October 28-29, 2024
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$495 MSBA members / $495 paralegals / $595 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
CREDITS – INSTITUTE
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 11.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 11.0 credits. Minnesota CLE is an accredited sponsor in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
CREDITS – 3 FREE POST-INSTITUTE WEBCASTS
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 1.0 CLE credit for each of the three post-Institute webcasts. (The November 7 webcast on Electronic Era Ethics qualifies for 1.0 ethics credit). These webcasts will be free for all attendees of the 2024 Midwest IP Institute. This free bonus applies to the in-person and online replay attendees for this conference.
