LAIPLA/SDIPLA

SPRING SEMINAR 2011

Keynote Speaker:Paul R. MichelFormer Chief Judge, Federal Circuit

Special Guest:David KapposUSPTO Director

June 3 - June 5, 2011Hotel Del Coronado San Diego, California

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association &

San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association

Friday:

Biotechs Firms

Inequitable Conduct

Cocktails on

the Beach

Saturday Night:

Cocktails

Keynote Dinner

Beach Bonfire

Saturday:Networking BreakfastDirector KapposIP War StoriesFree time at Del

Friday Night:Win an iPad 2 at Poker Tournament& Raffle

Sunday:Family breakfastPatent, Copyright & TrademarkYear In Review

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LAIPLA/SDIPLA PRESENTS

SPRING SEMINAR 2011

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John E. Peterson, PhD.SDIPLA PresidentSequenom, Senior IP Counsel

Greetings! The San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association (SDIPLA) is proud to join with the LAIPLA to bring you the 2011 Spring Seminar program.

On behalf of the SDIPLA, I welcome all area lawyers with an interest in IP law to attend this exciting and informative program.

I am proud of the members of the SDIPLA Board, consisting also of Ken Jenkins (Vice-President), Kurt Kjelland (Secretary), Marc Morley (Treasurer) and Jessica Mitchell (Past President), who have worked tirelessly to make this program a success. I am also delighted to work with the LAIPLA Board, and specifically, the members of the LAIPLA Spring Seminar planning committee, who made this event possible, particularly Alex Schlee, LAIPLA President.

Once again, welcome to the 2011 LAIPLA/SDIPLA Spring Seminar program and thank you for your interest in this event. I look forward to meeting you this weekend! - John

WELCOME WELCOMEAlexander R. Schlee

LAIPLA PresidentSchlee IP International, P.C.

The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association is ecstatic to welcome SDIPLA and its members to our annual Spring Seminar. Phil Graves and his stellar committee have gone above and beyond to program what will surely be a memorable event.

LAIPLA has served the greater Los Angeles intellectual property community since 1934. We are a volunteer organization that prides itself on its many dynamic committees. I’m so happy to see the Spring Seminar committee work hand in hand with the Sponsorship Committee (Keith Newburry and Scott Hansen). Without our generous sponsors, putting together this conference would be an impossibility. Special thanks to Lexis/Nexis for sponsoring printing, postage and mailing the original brochure to LAIPLA and SDIPLA members.

Please let me take a moment and thank my colleague, John Peterson and the SDIPLA Board. We are grateful that they are part of this event this year. We hope to build relationships and learn from each other throughout the weekend. Of course I can’t exclude Linda and Lisa, who have worked tirelessly to make sure our programs go off without a hitch.

I am especially excited about meeting our first time LAIPLA attendees and telling them all about the many types of programming that LAIPLA does throughout the year. From our Washington in the West winter conference, to our monthly dinners and informative newsletters, we want to give back to the greater Los Angeles IP community. Please visit our website at www.laipla.net.

I look forward to meeting everyone in San Diego. I can’t wait! - Alex

Philip J. GravesSpring Seminar Chairman Graves & Walton LLP, PartnerWelcome everyone. We are tremendously excited that so many items on our wish list have come together. Our committee of LAIPLA members Nikki Ma, Sanjesh Sharma and Mark Treitel and SDIPLA members Jo Dale Carothers, Kurt Kjelland and John Peterson have worked tirelessly to pull

together truly dynamic seminar program. Whether this is your first Spring Seminar or your tenth, we know you will find this year's offering to be first rate!

Our programs and social events offer a rich variety of networking opportunities and information relevant to the practice of intellectual property lawyers of all stripes. This program will feature a keynote presentation by former Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul R. Michel, a special presentation from USPTO Director, David Kappos and a panel of experienced in-house counsel who will discuss issues important to them and their clients,, and once again concludes with an entire day devoted to the latest developments in patent, trademark and copyright law.

As an IP organization, we are utilizing social networking to enhance your experience. We have started a group on the LinkedIn network so that our attendees can interact with each other prior to during and after the Seminar. You can join our group at www.tinyurl.com/SpringSeminar2011.

We are also cognizant of our attendees’ needs to network and socialize. The Hotel del Coronado is a perfect place to spend a weekend. I guarantee that you will enjoy every minute of your time at our conference! - Phil

Whether this is your first Spring Seminar or tenth we know you will find this year’s offering to be first rate!

Linda Cain & Lisa Benavidez Spring Seminar Event Planners

MCE Onsite

The Spring Seminar is always the highlight of LAIPLA’s year, but this Seminar is special. The world class Hotel Del Coronado offers amenities and beauty unique in California.

We are planning fantastic events such as our San Diego After Dark Poker Tournament with professional dealers and bartender, where you can win the new Apple iPad 2, and other fantastic Apple prizes. You can’t go to San Diego without a walk along the beach, so we’re having our opening cocktail hour on the sandy beach for you and your guest. And after listening to Judge Michel’s keynote speech, we’ll have a beach bonfire, a classic highlight to an incredibly planned weekend.

Your ticket allows you and your guest to partake in the cocktail hours, breakfast, bonfire and keynote dinner. We also chose this location because of the many activities the hotel has to offer, such as golf, boating, spa treatment, pool, yoga and shopping. And we are aware of that many attendees are bringing their families. The hotel will have child care available during the two evening programs. Last but not least, we will make sure you receive your MCLE certificates. We look forward to you joining us in what looks to be our best year yet.

See you soon,

Linda & Lisawww.mceonsite.comFull Service Association/Meeting Management

SPECIAL NOTE: If you see Linda or Lisa, thank them. This conference would not have been humanly possible without all of their efforts. With continued gratitude and appreciation, Phil and the Spring Seminar Committee

Keynote Speaker: Paul R. Michel, Former Chief Judge, Federal CircuitJudge Michel served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 1988 until 2010, and presided as its Chief Judge from 2004 until his retirement last year. During Judge Michel’s tenure, he participated in many of the Federal Circuit’s most important decisions. He is also the recipient of the 2010 LAIPLA IP Person of the Year award. We are truly honored that Judge Michel will be speaking, thanks to our generous sponsor LegalMetric. The Keynote Dinner is open to each attendee and their guest.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Patent Year in Review: Harold C. Wegner, Foley & Lardner LLP, PartnerA staple of the Spring Seminar for years, Hal’s yearly round up of the Top Ten patent cases is a must-see event. Hal publishes the Patent Top Ten to IP attorneys all across the country. See his latest writings http://www.grayonclaims.com/hal/.

Patent Litigators: Can’t Miss Sessions...IP Trial Strategies & War Stories Inequitable Conduct: Round 2Dual Actor InfringementBankruptcy & IPPatent Year in ReviewFlying Solo

Patent Prosecutors: Can’t Miss Sessions...Pitfalls of Communicating with Clients/PCT-PPHInequitable Conduct: Round 2Patent Year in ReviewFlying Solo

Copyright & Trademark: Can’t Miss Sessions...

Excelsior! Marvel Enterprises Copyright issuesInternational Trademark Enforcement

Copyright Year in ReviewTrademark Year in Review

2011 Exclusive: Flying Solo: Life as a Solo PractitionerThinking about becoming a Solo Practitioner?

Hear from our panel of experts on how to market yourself to clients, generate business, and enhance your success as you

become your own boss

You can choose 10 hours of MCLEs from 14 hours of choices

How will you spend your free time? Will you...Yell “Fore”, pamper yourself in the spa, buy something special, swing a racket, take a dip in the pool, rent a cabana,

rent a kayak, learn to jet ski, ride a bike, build a sand castle with your kids, learn to hang ten, wind surf, practice your Down Dog, take a 15 minute ride to Downtown San Diego, or relax in the world class hotel? It’s up to you. It’s your free time.

SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cocktails on the the Beach

Network and socialize overlooking the beach where Marilyn Monroe, Jack

Lemmon and Tony Curtis filmed “Some Like It Hot”

San Diego After DarkTexas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

Win an iPad 2 and other Apple products Players compete for prizes. You don’t have to play poker. You can win the same prizes with

our raffle tickets!

Beach BonfireWe can’t think of a better way to top off

the weekend than to cozy up to a fire with s’mores and a campfire overlooking the

crashing waves

Kappos Comes to California, Special Guest: David Kappos, USPTOAs Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Director Kappos advises the President, the Secretary of Commerce, and others in the Administration on intellectual property matters. He is transforming the patent system as we continue our transition to the digital age. Director Kappos has been looking forward to meeting LAIPLA members face to face for quite some time, and we are pleased to be hosting him at our event!

Critical Issues for Life Science / Biotechnology Companies:Harry Leonhardt, Vice President, Legal, Governance and Corporate Secretary, Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc.;Duane Roth, CEO CONNECT, Chairman and CEO of Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp., Vice-Chair of the Governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine;Joseph Panetta, President & CEO, BIOCOM

Friday, June 3rdFriday, June 3rd

1:00 - 2:00 PM Seminar Registration 1:50 - 2:00 PM Welcoming Remarks - Philip J. Graves, Spring Seminar Committee Chairperson, Graves & Walton LLP, Partner

1:00 - 2:00 PM Seminar Registration 1:50 - 2:00 PM Welcoming Remarks - Philip J. Graves, Spring Seminar Committee Chairperson, Graves & Walton LLP, Partner

2:00 - 3:00 PM Critical Issues for Life Science / Biotechnology CompaniesHarry Leonhardt, Vice President, Legal, Governance and Corporate Secretary, Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Duane Roth, CEO CONNECT, Chairman and CEO of Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp., Vice-Chair of the Governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative MedicineJoseph Panetta, President & CEO, BIOCOMModerator: John E. Peterson, Ph.D., Sequenom, Senior IP Counsel

2:00 - 3:00 PM Critical Issues for Life Science / Biotechnology CompaniesHarry Leonhardt, Vice President, Legal, Governance and Corporate Secretary, Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Duane Roth, CEO CONNECT, Chairman and CEO of Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp., Vice-Chair of the Governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative MedicineJoseph Panetta, President & CEO, BIOCOMModerator: John E. Peterson, Ph.D., Sequenom, Senior IP Counsel

3:10 - 4:10 PM3:10 - 4:10 PM

Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property: Rights and RemediesSteven T. Gubner, Ezra Brutzkus Gubner LLP, PartnerAram Ordubegian, Arent Fox, Partner Steven G. Polard, Perkins Coie, Partner Moderator: Ashleigh Danker, Kaye Scholer, Counsel

Inequitable Conduct, Round 2Patrick F. Bright, Wagner, Anderson & Bright, Partner Frederick A. Lorig, Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, Partner Laurence H. Pretty, Law Office of Laurence H. PrettyModerator: Sanjesh P. Sharma, Chen Yoshimura LLP, Partner

4:20 - 5:20 PM4:20 - 5:20 PM

International Trademark Enforcement: A PrimerDanielle M. Criona, Roll Law Group, P.C., Intellectual Property Counsel

Flying Solo: Life as a Solo PractitionerJohn (Jak) Griecci, Esq., Law Office of John A. GriecciJulio Loza, Esq., Loza & LozaKyri Tsircou, Esq., Tsircou Intellectual Property Law Moderator: Karen S. Canady, Ph.D., Esq., canady + lortz LLP

6:30 - 7:30 PM Cocktails on the Beach - LAIPLA/SDIPLA Welcome Reception (Guest Included)6:30 - 7:30 PM Cocktails on the Beach - LAIPLA/SDIPLA Welcome Reception (Guest Included)

9:00 - Midnight San Diego After Dark - Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament & Raffle (Guest Included)9:00 - Midnight San Diego After Dark - Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament & Raffle (Guest Included)

Saturday, June 4thSaturday, June 4th

8:00 - 8:50 AM Networking Breakfast (Attendees Only) 8:50 - 9:00 AM Welcoming Remarks:

Alexander R. Schlee, LAIPLA President, Schlee IP International, P.C. & John E. Peterson, SDIPLA President

8:00 - 8:50 AM Networking Breakfast (Attendees Only) 8:50 - 9:00 AM Welcoming Remarks:

Alexander R. Schlee, LAIPLA President, Schlee IP International, P.C. & John E. Peterson, SDIPLA President

9:00 - 10:00 AM SPECIAL GUEST: Kappos Comes to California, David Kappos, USPTO9:00 - 10:00 AM SPECIAL GUEST: Kappos Comes to California, David Kappos, USPTO

10:10 - 11:10 AM10:10 - 11:10 AM

The Patent Litigator: IP Trial Strategies and War StoriesHarold McElhinny, Morrison & Foerster LLP, PartnerAdrian Pruetz, Pruetz Law Group, PartnerModerator: Paul Tripodi, Sidley Austin LLP, Partner

The Patent Prosecutor: PCT-PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) plus Pitfalls of communicating with clients using unencrypted emails

Carl Oppedahl, Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC

11:20 - 12:10 PM11:20 - 12:10 PM

Patent Track - Dual Actor Infringement Drafting and enforcing telecommunication and computer science claims following BMC, Muniauction, SiRF and AkamaiGreer N. Shaw, Graves & Walton LLP, Partner Steven W. Smyrski, Smyrski Law GroupModerator: Philip J. Graves, Graves & Walton LLP, Partner

Copyright Track - Excelsior! Marvel EnterprisesCopyright issues regarding old and new mediaCarole E. Handler, Lathrop & Gage, Partner and Lecturer in Law, USC Law School

12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch (Guest tickets available for purchase) 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch (Guest tickets available for purchase)

6:00 - 7:00 PM Pre-Keynote Cocktail Reception (Guest Included)6:00 - 7:00 PM Pre-Keynote Cocktail Reception (Guest Included)

7:00 - 9:00 PM KEYNOTE DINNER - Judge Paul R. Michel (Guest Included)Combatting Delay In The Courts and The Patent Office

7:00 - 9:00 PM KEYNOTE DINNER - Judge Paul R. Michel (Guest Included)Combatting Delay In The Courts and The Patent Office

9:00 - 10:00 PM Bonfire Beach Party (Guest Included)9:00 - 10:00 PM Bonfire Beach Party (Guest Included)

Sunday, June 5thSunday, June 5th

8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast (Guest Included)8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast (Guest Included)

9:00 - 10:00 AM Trademark Year In Review - Christopher C. Larkin, Seyfarth Shaw, Partner, and Lecturer in Law, USC Law School9:00 - 10:00 AM Trademark Year In Review - Christopher C. Larkin, Seyfarth Shaw, Partner, and Lecturer in Law, USC Law School

10:10 - 11:10 AM Patent Year In Review - Harold (Hal) C. Wegner, Foley & Lardner, LLP, Partner10:10 - 11:10 AM Patent Year In Review - Harold (Hal) C. Wegner, Foley & Lardner, LLP, Partner

11:20 - 12:20 PM Copyright Year in Review - Professor Jack Lerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the USC IP and Technology Law Clinic11:20 - 12:20 PM Copyright Year in Review - Professor Jack Lerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the USC IP and Technology Law Clinic

12:20 - 12:30 PM Closing Remarks, LAIPLA 2011-2012 President, Brian Arnold. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!12:20 - 12:30 PM Closing Remarks, LAIPLA 2011-2012 President, Brian Arnold. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

SPRING SEMINAR SPEAKERSPatrick F. Bright Wagner, Anderson & Bright Partner

Karen S. Canady, Ph.D. canady + lortz LLP Partner

Danielle M. Criona Roll Law Group, P.C. Intellectual Property Counsel

Ashleigh Danker Kaye Scholer Counsel

Philip J. Graves Graves & Walton, LLP Partner

John (Jak) Griecci Law Office of John A. Griecci Esq.

Steven T. Gubner Ezra Brutzkus Gubner LLP Partner

Carole E. Handler Lathrop & Gage Partner and Lecturer in Law, USC Law School

David Kappos United States Patent and Trademark Office Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO

Christopher C. Larkin Seyfarth Shaw Partner and Lecturer in Law, USC Law School

Harry Leonhardt Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President, Legal, Governance and Corporate Secretary

Professor Jack Lerner USC Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the USC IP and Technology Law Clinic

Frederick A. Lorig Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan Partner

Julio Loza Loza & Loza Esq.

Harold McElhinny Morrison & Foerster LLP Partner

Paul R. Michel United States Court of Appeals for the

Federal Circuit

Former Chief Judge

Carl Oppedahl Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC Esq.

Aram Ordubegian Arent Fox Partner

Joseph Panetta BIOCOM President & CEO

John E. Peterson, Ph.D. Sequenom Senior IP Counsel

Steven G. Polard Perkins Coie Partner

Laurence H. Pretty Law Office of Laurence H. Pretty Esq.

Adrian Pruetz Pruetz Law Group Partner

Duane Roth Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp. CEO

Sanjesh P. Sharma Chen Yoshimura LLP Partner

Greer N. Shaw Graves & Walton LLP Partner

Steven W. Smyrski Smyrski Law Group Esq.

Paul Tripodi Sidley Austin LLP Partner

Kyri Tsircou Tsircou Intellectual Property Law Esq.

Harold (Hal) C. Wegner Foley & Lardner, LLP Partner

Phil Graves, Graves & Walton LLP, Partner, LAIPLA, 2011 Spring Seminar Chairperson

Mr. Graves represents companies in intellectual property, business and entertainment cases, including cases involving patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and business torts. He is recognized by his peers as a preeminent intellectual property litigator, and has been selected as one of southern California’s “Super Lawyers” every year from 2004 through 2011. His past and present clients include Stamps.com Inc., Web.com, Inc., Apollo Enterprise Solutions, Inc., Arizona State University, 3D Systems, Inc., and other companies and individuals in a variety of fields and industries. Mr. Graves is a 1990 graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Mr. Graves subsequently clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. Kleinfeld on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.Following his clerkship, Mr. Graves began his career as a business and patent litigator at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles. Prior to founding a predecessor firm to Graves & Walton in 2007, Mr. Graves was a partner and member of the Intellectual Property Group in the Los Angeles office of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. Mr. Graves, his wife Faith and their daughter Everly are eagerly awaiting the arrival of little brother Jake, expected in late August.

SPRING SEMINAR COMMITTEE

Nikki Ma, Graves & Walton LLP, Associate, LAIPLA

Ms. Ma represents clients in business and intellectual property litigation matters, with a focus on trademarks, business torts, contract issues, and complex international litigation. Ms. Ma is a 2010 graduate of the UCLA School of Law, where she was an active participant of the Mock Trial Team and represented UCLA School of Law in a national mock trial competition. During law school, Ms. Ma was a judicial extern for the Honorable Joseph A. Brandolino of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She interned for the Intellectual Property and Cyber Crimes unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Content Protection Department of Twentieth Century Fox. Ms. Ma also interned for the UCLA Office of Intellectual Property, where she analyzed the patentability of inventions for neurodegenerative diseases, single nucleotide polymorphisms, molecular imaging methods, and biopharmaceutical technologies. Prior to law school, Ms. Ma worked as a microbiologist. During college, Ms. Ma completed her directed research project in a bacteriology lab studying the role of Initiation Factor 1 in prokaryotic translation.

Sanjesh P. Sharma, Chen Yoshimura LLP, Partner, LAIPLA

Sanjesh P. Sharma is a registered patent attorney with broad experience in all aspects of intellectual property matters including patent and trademark litigation, prosecution, opinion work, and licensing. Before joining Chen Yoshimura, Sanjesh practiced with a top ten international law firm and other national firms. She has represented clients in matters involving a wide range of technical fields such as biotechnology, medical devices, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

A Loyola Law School graduate with an undergraduate degree in Microbiology from UCSD, Sanjesh worked as a research scientist before practicing law. She did basic science research in the areas of gene therapy, cancer cell regulation and signaling pathways, and immunology.

She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” for Intellectual Property matters by California Super Lawyers, Law and Politics magazine in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Sanjesh is joined at the seminar by her husband, Dmitry, and their two daughters, Anika and Naina. She hopes that you will enjoy the seminar as much as she and the Committee did in planning it.

Mark A. Treitel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Patent Litigation Attorney, LAIPLA

A registered patent attorney, with a B.S. in Biology, from Tufts University, Mark is licensed in California and New York, He has been working at Quinn Emanuel since 2005. He has been involved in successful IP litigations, including a worldwide cellular dispute. Focusing on patent matters, Mark has litigated against Apple, Intel, Amazon, among others. Prior to his arrival at Quinn, Mark prosecuted criminal cases at the City Attorney’s office, worked as counsel at an internet radio company, had a NBC comedy pilot air on television and starred on a reality show on the Bravo Network. Mark went to his first Spring Seminar three years ago and determined to become more involved this year. He enjoyed exercising his creative muscle in designing the registration pamphlet, this brochure you are currently reading, orchestrating the creation of the LinkedIn Groups, and other behind the scenes endeavors. He is grateful to have had the experience to work with such a dedicated team of volunteers, especially Phil. He was happy to have a hand in planning this successful weekend. Mark is joined at the Spring Seminar by his wife, Mindy and two children, Dana & Jonah. He looks forward to attending many Spring Seminars in the future.

Alexander R. Schlee, Schlee IP International, P.C., LAIPLA President 2010 - 2011

Alexander R. Schlee holds the German equivalent to a U.S. Masters Degree in mechanical engineering and is registered to practice as a German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and U.S. Patent Attorney admitted to practice law in California. He has been representing numerous U.S. clients and International clients before various International Authorities for the last 20 years, particularly in the field of patent and trademark prosecution. This background makes him an expert in understanding the discrepancies and alignments between various Intellectual Property systems. He is also a former member of the Executive Committee of the International Law Section ILS of the State Bar of California, chaired the International IP Practice Committee of the Orange County Patent Law Association OCPLA, and has held various positions on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association LAIPLA, currently serving as LAIPLA’s President. As a highlight of the year, Alex has been joined over the last 10 years by his wife Bernadette and their son Pascal in attending the Spring Seminar.

John E. Peterson, Ph.D., Sequenom, Senior IP Counsel, SDIPLA President, 2010-2011

John Peterson is a registered patent attorney, licensed to practice law in California, and admitted to the bars of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, all of the U.S. District Courts in California and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He has extensive experience representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing, e-commerce and semiconductor clients. John has conducted all aspects of high-stakes patent litigation, prosecuted patent applications, reexaminations and interferences, and counseled clients in a variety of technical fields on how to protect intellectual property assets. Prior to joining Sequenom, John Peterson was Of Counsel at Perkins Coie and Paul Hastings and an attorney at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison and Lyon & Lyon. He is currently President of the San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association and a member of its amicus committee.

Kurt M. Kjelland, Goodwin Procter, SDIPLA Secretary, 2010-2011Kurt Kjelland is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department and a member of the Intellectual Property Group and Life Sciences Practice. As a registered patent

attorney, he has substantial experience litigating high-stakes patent and trade secret cases in the life sciences and electronics fields. Mr. Kjelland joined Goodwin Procter in 2010.

Mr. Kjelland’s cases have involved pharmaceutical formulations, injectable wrinkle-fillers, automated prescription delivery instruments, dental implants, automated DNA sequencing instruments, E. coli diagnostics, transgenic plants, femtosecond lasers used in corneal surgery, peptides, data deconvolution algorithms, optical and laser scanners, cellular phones and hard disc drives. He also has handled matters involving consumer products, including hockey equipment, sunglasses, animal transport units and automobiles.

Prior to joining Goodwin Procter, Mr. Kjelland was a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP where he was a member of the IP Litigation Practice and the Life Sciences Industry Team. Before that, he was a shareholder at Heller Ehrman LLP. Preceding his legal career, Mr. Kjelland worked as a chemical engineer for the Dow Chemical Company.

Jo Dale Carothers, Ph. D., Covington & Burling LLP, SDIPLA Treasurer Elect

Jo Dale Carothers is a partner in Covington & Burling’s San Diego office. Her practice emphasizes patent and trade secret litigation in the field of electrical and computer engineering, including semiconductors, microprocessors, process technology, packaging, communications, software, computer-aided design, design automation, and other areas relating to computer hardware and software. She has recently litigated cases involving technologies such as flash memory, microcontrollers, anti-virus software, hyperlinks, telecommunication circuits and systems, digital signal processing, analog-to-digital converters, programmable logic devices and tungsten metallization. In addition, Dr. Carothers advises clients on strategies relating to intellectual property matters.

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Join or Renew Today $100/YearThe Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association is an organization of approximately 600 intellectual property attorneys. Since 1934, through our monthly meetings and seminars, the LAIPLA has been providing the local intellectual property community with speakers from industry, government, and private practice on various relevant topics.

2010 - 2011 LAIPLA Officers/BODAlexander R. Schlee President Schlee IP International, P.C.

Brian G. Arnold Vice President and

President Elect

Thomas Whitelaw & Tyler LLP

Monica L. Scheetz Secretary Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Marsha E. Mullin Treasurer Alston & Bird LLP

Keith A. Newburry Past President Edwards Lifesciences LLC

Darren Franklin Board Of Directors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

Scott R. Hansen Board Of Directors Fulwider Patton, LLP

Brian Horne Board Of Directors Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP

Franklin D. Kang Board Of Directors Latham & Watkins LLP

Michelle Kim Board Of Directors Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz LLP

Lauren E. Schneider Board Of Directors Christie Parker & Hale LLP

2011 - 2012 LAIPLA Officers/BODBrian G. Arnold President Thomas Whitelaw & Tyler LLP

Monica L. Scheetz Vice President and

President Elect

Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Marsha E. Mullin Secretary Alston & Bird LLP

Darren Franklin Treasurer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

Alexander R. Schlee Past President Schlee IP International, P.C.

Scott R. Hansen 2nd Year Director Fulwider Patton, LLP

Michelle Kim 2nd Year Director Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz LLP

Lauren E. Schneider 2nd Year Director Christie Parker & Hale LLP

Laura M. Burson 1st Year Incoming Director Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Brian Horne 1st Year Incoming Director Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP

Bita Rahebi 1st Year Incoming Director Morrison Foerster

LAIPLA, a local bar association since 1934, coordinates over fifteen events during the year for the greater Los Angles Intellectual Property community. We offer more than ten major events, including our annual LAIPLA Spring Seminar, Washington in the West, Judges Night, Litigation Roundtable, Trademark Bootcamp, and at least five monthly dinner or lunch meetings, featuring distinctive presenters speaking on current IP issues. We offer MCLE credits at all our programs. We publish a monthly newsletter, highlighting our events and outreach to the greater LA community. We run a law school outreach program where about five to six presentations are given at various universities, with attendance as much as eighty students who want to learn about IP. We also engage in Amicus Brief activities (Patent Rules Changes) and lobbying (bringing the USPTO to Southern California). We run off and on stand alone programs, including very successful trademark event or several EFS web training programs from the USPTO. We also cooperate with other associations, resulting for instance this year in running joint programswith the Inn of Courts, Orange County Federal Bar association, and SDIPLA, and have worked with other organizations such as the State Bar of California IP Section and AIPLA. There are many ways to get involved in LAIPLA. Please speak to a LAIPLA board member during or after the weekend.

What Does LAIPLA Do?

LAIPLA HALL OF PRESIDENTSAlexander R. Schlee 2010 - 2011

Keith A. Newburry 2009 - 2010

Jason S. Feldmar 2008 - 2009

Sean M. Kneafsey 2007 - 2008

Gary J. Nelson 2006 - 2007

Paul D. Tripodi, II 2005 - 2006

Brian M. Berliner 2004 - 2005

Charles S. Barquist 2003 - 2004

Alan P. Block 2002 - 2003

Chris Larkin 2001 - 2002

James A. Henricks 2000 - 2001

Charles Berman 1999 - 2000

Thomas J. Daly 1998 - 1999

Edward G. Poplawski 1997 - 1998

Jon E. Hokanson 1996 - 1997

Louis J. Bovasso 1995 - 1996

Jeffrey G. Sheldon 1994 - 1995

Davis A. Dillard 1993 - 1994

Paul L. Gardner 1992 - 1993

James R. Brueggemann 1991 - 1992

William J. Robinson 1990 - 1991

James E. Hawes 1989 - 1990

Don W. Martens 1988 - 1989

John P. Scherlacher 1987 - 1988

William G. Anderson 1986 - 1987

Patrick F. Bright 1985 - 1986

M. Michael Carpenter 1984 - 1985

LeRoy T. Rahn 1983 - 1984

Robert M. Vargo 1982 - 1983

Laurence H. Pretty 1981 - 1982

Joseph E. Szabo 1980 - 1981

J.B. McGuire 1979 - 1980

Alan C. Rose 1978 - 1979

Louis J. Bachand 1977 - 1978

Arthur Freilich 1976 - 1977

Thomas M. Small 1975 - 1976

Warren T. Jessup 1974 - 1975

Richard F. Carr 1973 - 1974

D. Bruce Prout 1972 - 1973

Walter R. Thiel 1971 - 1972

John B. Young 1970 - 1971

William H. Pavitt, Jr. 1969 - 1970

Theodore H. Lassagne 1968 - 1969

Warren L. Patton 1967 - 1968

Davis F. Doody 1966 - 1967

William W. Glenny 1965 - 1966

William R. Lane 1964 - 1965

Collins Mason 1963 - 1964

Charlton M. Lewis 1962 - 1963

Herbert A. Huebner 1961 - 1962

W. Douglas Sellers 1960 - 1961

Russell M. Otis 1959 - 1960

Reginald E. Caughey 1957 - 1959

Robert M. McManigal 1956 - 1957

Robert W. Fulwider 1955 - 1956

John H.G. Wallace 1954 - 1955

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James T. Barkelew 1937 - 1938

Fred H. Miller 1935 - 1937

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