[April 16, 2018] |
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Welcome the Judges to Silicon Valley for Rock Music & IP Law Debate
IP Counsel Café welcomes Chief Judge Randall Rader (ret.), Judge James
Robart, and PTAB Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller to Silicon Valley
for its annual conference on April 25-27th. This year's conference, "A
New Era for IP Owners: Confronting the Penalties of Globalization,"
provides an opportunity for Silicon Valley IP Counsel to hear from the
Judges as well as IP Counsel at 50+
Companies in the semiconductor, computer, biotech, and
pharmaceuticals industries. There will also be a rock concert.
Judge Rader speaks frequently about the importance of harmonizing the
American patent system with those of other countries. As companies
increasingly innovate, manufacture, and sell products abroad, foreign
litigation has increased. George Simion, Associate General Counsel, IP
at Palo Alto (News - Alert) Networks, said, "Patent trolls are increasingly initiating
litigation outside the U.S. How does this affect business strategy?"
The status of American IP protection has undergone many changes since
the America Invents Act was passed. Many stakeholders believe these
changes have weakened patent protection in America. Judge Rader has
notably referred to the Patet Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as the
patent "death squad."
However, many stakeholders in Silicon Valley believe the PTAB has
improved patent quality. Phil McGarrigle, Senior IP Counsel at Jazz
Pharmaceuticals, stated, "Having Judge Rader and PTAB Judge Scott
Weidenfeller speak in Silicon Valley will be a great opportunity to hear
how these IP issues arise in other industries, like biotech."
Judge Robart, renowned for his "reasonable and non-discriminatory"
(RAND) licensing decision in Microsoft v. Motorola (News - Alert), will discuss
the future of standard essential patents (SEPs). As companies grapple to
implement new industry standards, the Judge's highly anticipated
discussion will be invaluable.
Finally, this year's conference will include a rock concert with a
surprise band. Judge Rader will perform select covers. Perhaps Judge
Robart and Judge Weidenfeller will surprise us with a performance as
well. The IP world is energetic indeed. Register at: https://www.ipcounselcafe.com.
About IP Counsel Café
IP
Counsel Café is where the IP law leaders of today and tomorrow meet
to advance discussion on all aspects of, and viewpoints on, IP law. The
organization is comprised of lawyers who are committed to creating a
dynamic forum for today's IP industry. IP Counsel Café partners only
with companies, law firms, and organizations that contribute positively
to the IP law ecosystem and society at large.
The Advisory Board includes: Brett Alten at HP Enterprise; William
Becker; Archana Bhuta at SRI International; Jennifer
Johnson at DowDuPont; Michael Lee at Google (News - Alert); Doug
Luftman at Nomis Solutions; Phil McGarrigle at Jazz
Pharmaceuticals; Lisa McFall at Workday; Joanne Suh
at Intel (News - Alert); and George Simion at Palo Alto Networks.

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