Speaking Engagement

AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute

Thursday, February 03, 2011 - Sunday, February 06, 2011

06:00 AM GMT - 06:00 AM GMT

AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute: SHAPING IP LAW, POLICY AND PRACTICE FOR A CHANGING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTFebruary 2 -5, 2011The Peabody Hotel - Orlando, FL

Wednesday, February 2, 2011"Section 101 - Past, Present and Future"

In June 2010, the Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision regarding subject matter patentability in Bilski v. Kappos. This session explores the state of Section 101 eight months post-Bilski, including how courts are approaching subject matter patentability in both the computer/electronics and biotech industries. The session also explores a unique international perspective on subject matter patentability, including the intersection between Section 101 andinternational treaties.

Paul Hastings partner Christian Platt is a featured panelist to discuss "Subject Matter Patentability and the Biotech Industry" from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

For more information and to register, visit the AIPLA site here.