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November 22, 2009

Section of Intellectual Property Law ABA Annual 09

 
 

 Section of Intellectual Property Law 

Date: July 30 — August 4 2009
 
Presented by: Section of Intellectual Property Law
 

Description

 

The ABA-IPL Section is pleased to host our members and many guests during the 2009 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. This year, more than ever, we are offering the best continuing legal education programming, networking opportunities and special events. We look forward to welcoming you to the "city of big shoulders," headquarters of the American Bar Association.

The ABA Annual Meeting is an opportunity to “share your voice and vision” with a community of your colleagues. While you participate in ABA-IPL Section events, you can also experience the variety of ABA-wide activities and programs.

The Section Headquarters is located at the InterContinental Chicago Hotel, 505 North Michigan Avenue. The InterContinental is about 5 blocks from the Hyatt Regency. The IP Central Hospitality Hub & Cyber Café is located in the Toledo Room, 5th Floor.  Feel free to stop by IP Central to relax or to catch up on emails at the Cyber Café.

 

 

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Schedule-at-a-Glance

Thursday, Jul, 30, 2009

TimeSession Name
08:00 AM — 05:00 PM IP Central Hospitality Hub with Cyber Cafe
09:00 AM — 10:00 AM Officers' Meeting
10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: "The Credit Crisis" - How Compensation Practices Adversely Affect the Advancement of Women and Minorities in the Law, and How We Must Change Them
12:00 PM — 05:00 PM Council Meeting (w/lunch)
05:00 PM — 10:00 PM Mystery Networking Event and Leadership Dinner
08:00 PM — 11:00 PM Evening Hospitality

Friday, Jul, 31, 2009

TimeSession Name
08:30 AM — 10:30 AM Books Board Meeting
08:30 AM — 10:00 AM **CLE Program: Listen to the Sound of Music - Recent Pitfalls in Online Music Distribution
10:00 AM — 05:00 PM IP Central Hospitality Hub with Cyber Cafe
10:30 AM — 12:30 PM Annual Report Board Meeting
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM **CLE Roundtable: Fraud on the U.S. Trademark Office: "When Less is More" and When "More is Better"
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM **CLE Roundtable: Patent Reform Act 2009: A Fresh Look?
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM **CLE Roundtable: Publish or Perish: Understanding Book Publishing
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM **CLE Roundtable: Pratical Strategies for Handling Disputes of All Sizs
11:30 AM — 12:30 PM Professional Development Program: From the Abstract to the Concrete - Developing a Personalized Marketing Roadmap
12:30 PM — 01:30 PM Networking Luncheon
12:30 PM — 02:30 PM Magazine Board Meeting
02:00 PM — 03:30 PM **CLE Program: Helping Companies in a Down Economy: Strategic Planning for Identifying and Valuing Your IP
02:00 PM — 04:00 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: ABA Diversity Summit: The Next Step
02:30 PM — 05:00 PM Content Advisory Board Meeting
03:45 PM — 05:15 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: Is it in My Family? One Woman's Journey Through Genetic Testing
04:00 PM — 06:00 PM SOC Chairs & Chairs-Elected Meeting
04:00 PM — 05:00 PM **CLE Roundtable: Hot Topics in Computer Games and Virtual Worlds
04:00 PM — 05:00 PM **CLE Roundtable: In re Bilski: Are Method Claims a Thing of the Past?
04:00 PM — 05:00 PM **CLE Roundtable: Keeping Up with What's Hot in High Tech Copyrights
04:00 PM — 05:00 PM **CLE Roundtable: Orphan Works Legislation: Is It Time For Congress To Adopt?
06:00 PM — 07:30 PM Joint Reception with the Section of International Law
07:30 PM — 10:00 PM Past Chairs Dinner
08:00 PM — 11:00 PM Evening Hospitality

Saturday, Aug, 1, 2009

TimeSession Name
07:30 AM — 05:00 PM IP Central Hospitality Hub with Cyber Cafe
08:30 AM — 11:15 AM IP Policy in the Crossfire: Section Business Session (CLE credit available)
09:00 AM — 12:00 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: Electronic Information: How to Find it, How to Protect it, and What To Do After the Worst Happens
10:00 AM — 04:30 PM Spouse/Guest River Cruise
11:15 AM — 11:45 AM Annual Business Meeting
11:45 AM — 01:30 PM Section Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
02:00 PM — 05:30 PM Leadership Development Session
02:00 PM — 03:30 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: Technical Standards Issues in Business Transactions
02:00 PM — 03:30 PM Co-sponsored CLE program: IP and IT Reps and Warranties in Cross Border Acquisition Agreements
07:00 PM — 11:00 PM Section Celebration - Neighborhoods of Chicago
08:00 PM — 11:00 PM Evening Hospitality

Sunday, Aug, 2, 2009

TimeSession Name
08:00 AM — 10:00 AM Division Roundtables: Strategic Committee Planning Session
08:00 AM — 11:00 AM IP Central Hospitality Hub with Cyber Cafe
08:30 AM — 10:00 AM Section Liaisons Strategy Session
08:30 AM — 10:00 AM **CLE Program: Mr. Lincoln's Patent
10:00 AM — 04:30 PM Spouse/Guest Neighborhoods of Chicago Tour
10:30 AM — 12:00 PM **CLE Presidential Showcase Program: Blogomania – User Generated Content and the New Media Revolution
12:00 PM — 02:00 PM Margaret Brent Luncheon
02:00 PM — 03:30 PM **CLE Program: Green Marketing - Everyone is Going Green, Are You?

 

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