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CLE Class: An In-House Perspective: Selecting Quality Outside Counsel for Patent Matters
2020-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, GA, United States
Facilitators: James Arnold, Tiffany Logan, Kae Gruner

James Arnold, Jr is Senior Counsel for BASF Corporation and General IP Counsel at BASF Enzymes, LLC, a subsidiary of BASF Corporation located in San Diego, CA and recognized in the white biotechnology space as a pioneer in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for industrial processes. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry with honors from Talladega College; Certificate in Business Foundations from UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management; J.D. from Howard University School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of the Social Justice Law Review and LLM in Business Transactions with honors from the University of Alabama School of Law. As a former Chief IP Counsel of a Fortune 1000 electronics and semiconductor company and current General IP Counsel of an industrial biotechnology subsidiary of the world’s largest chemical company, he has extensive experience in monetization of intellectual property, management of outside counsel and legal budgets, and utilization of intellectual property to accelerate growth strategies within large, complex organizations.

Kae Gruner is Associate General Counsel for Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Alpharetta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hiram College, graduating with honors and joining Phi Beta Kappa. She then graduated from the University of Akron School of Law with her Juris Doctor and LL.M. in intellectual property. While in law school, she served as President of the student IP organization and participated in external trademark Moot Court competitions. Kae began her legal career as a patent attorney with Pearne & Gordon LLP in Cleveland, Ohio where she gained experience writing legal opinions relating to pharmaceutical patent documents. Prior to joining Acella, Kae managed a technology portfolio and negotiated patent license agreements and other contracts in the Office of Technology Transfer at Emory University in Atlanta. In her current role, Kae provides counsel to Acella and its affiliates on pharmaceutical, regulatory, intellectual property, contracts, and other legal matters.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please review our waive-in requirements and sign-up to become a member (if qualified).
$25 for non-CPPs

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CLE Class: The STRONGER Patents Act
2019-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, GA, United States
***NEW DATE
The STRONGER Patents Act was introduced to strengthen the position of the United States as the world’s leading innovator by amending Title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country’s economy. The STRONGER Patents Act includes a number of changes to strengthen both the validity and enforceability of U.S. Patents. For example, if enacted, the Act would restore the presumption of injunctive relief upon a finding that a patent is both valid and infringed. Among other updates, The STRONGER Patents Act would also ensure a better balance between patent holders’ and challengers’ interests in administrative proceedings of the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) by limiting repetitive and harassing challenges against inventors.
Instructor, Coulter “Coby” Henry, Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Rheem Manufacturing will discuss the current status of the bill, the changes presented in it, and how the changes could impact the decisions made by in-house IP counsel.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please review our waive-in requirements and sign-up to become a member (if qualified).
$25 for non-CPPs

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CLE Class: Function and Structure in Patent Claims
2019-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | GA, United States
What phrases and terms are functional, structural, and statements of intended use in patent claims, and how do patent professionals leverage them? Join Jason M. Perilla of Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP, a former primary patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as he presents these concepts. Learn how to quickly identify functional phrases, structural terms, and statements of intended use in patent claims and how to use them effectively depending upon the field of technology for various inventions.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please complete this form by Tuesday, September 17th so we can process your new CPP registration and CLE credit.
$25 for non-CPPs

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NCPP INAUGURAL MEETING: Patent Quality Forum
2019-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | GSU Law Courtroom, 85 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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Patent quality is an ongoing topic that must continually be addressed as the patent ecosystem changes. In a dynamically changing patent ecosystem, Patent Practitioners must develop their skill set to provide the most effective counsel to their clients.
Join the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) and our constituents as we discuss patent quality, what it means to various entities, and best practices for an ever-evolving profession.
* Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) credential information and waive-ins to receive the professional credential will be held on-site.
Catered lunch will be served.

Special Guest from USPTO:
Valencia Martin-Wallace, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Cost:
$25 ($35 at the door)
Free for Certified Patent Practitioners (CPPs)
Lunch reservations are guaranteed for online registrations (preferred); limited late registrations at the door.

Venue Information:
GSU College of Law
Ceremonial Courtroom
85 Park Place
Atlanta, GA 30303

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