Patentable Subject Matter After the Bilski Oral Argument
A Telecast by the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, Washington College of Law, American University and the Federal Circuit Bar Association
November 19, 2009, 4:30-6:30 pm
Washington College of Law, Room 603
In Bilski v. Kappos, the U.S. Supreme Court will address limitations on patentable subject matter in the context of a business method invention, analyzing a body of case law in such a way that some say could wrongly call into question the validity of many other patents and types of claims, while others argue it is not restrictive enough. The oral argument – and the subsequent decision – will be studied by a broad range of members of the patent community who are seeking to determine its effects on innovation, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. PIJIP and the FCBA will host a panel of experts to discuss the case shortly after the Court hears the oral argument.
Panelists:
- Raymond T. Chen, Solicitor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Counsel for Respondent
- J. Michael Jakes, Finnegan Henderson, Counsel of Record for Petitioners
- Nancy Linck, Rothwell, Figg, Counsel for Amicus Curiae BIO
- Randolph Moss, WilmerHale, Counsel for Amici Curiae Bank of America et al.
Moderators:
- Thomas C. Goldstein, Akin, Gump, Counsel for Amicus Curiae American Bar Association
- Professor Joshua Sarnoff, Washington College of Law, American University, Counsel for Amici Eleven Law Professors and the AARP
A period for questions will follow.
In addition to on-site attendance, the FCBA will also broadcast the program live via the web on November 19, 2009 as a part of its regular Horizons series.
Price for Webcast
Private Practitioner - $105 Nonmember / $65 Member (giffuepehf)
Government/Academic/Retired - $35 Nonmember (feferevrul) / $15 Member (giffotokot)
To register for this Program, please follow these instructions:
- Those wishing to participate via the Internet, please visit our website: https://fedcirbar.webex.com and use registration password “FCBAbilski09”. Please enter coupon code that applies (listed next to each category above) upon checkout to receive discounted price.
- Those wishing to participate On-Site, with or without CLE credit, please visit wcl.american.edu/secle/registration. Information about the program is also available at wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2009/events.cfm.
- For special “group” pricing and university law schools interested in FREE internet participation, contact Elisabeth Reed, reed@fedcirbar.org.
FCBA will seek CLE credit from applicable states for those registrants from within the United States (except OH, PA, IN, SC, & PR).
