Feb 7th @ IUETC: Impact of the America Invents Act on the Life Sciences

[IBEN Steering]

Hello,

Attorneys from Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Group will examine
the new America Invents Act (AIA), in an attempt to provide an
understanding as to how the AIA will affect life sciences and
biomedical innovation. The AIA will change how scientists, doctors,
and entrepreneurs need to approach patent protection. We will discuss
key modifications to the current patent laws described in the AIA and
the most recently proposed regulations, such as the new first-to-file
rule and several new post-grant review procedures that will allow for
challenges the validity of granted patents. In addition to discussing
the main provisions of the AIA and the most recently proposed
regulations, this presentation will examine the AIA from a life
science perspective to provide insight and strategies when seeking
patent protection.

Join us for this presentation, discussion, and networking event.

Please share this event with friends and colleagues who might be
interested. We need your help to grow IBEN in 2012!

Speaker:

Tom Walsh, Alex Forman, and Jana Harris, Ph.D.

Tom Walsh is a partner in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Group. He
assists with the intellectual property issues facing new companies and
established businesses. His experience includes patent prosecution in
a variety of technology areas, licensing, intellectual property
strategies, and technology transactions.

Alex Forman is a partner in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Group.
His practice encompasses all facets of intellectual property law with
an emphasis on licensing, patent, trademark and copyright portfolio
management, and assisting clients in developing and implementing
strategies that identify, protect and enforce their intellectual
property assets.

Jana Harris, Ph.D. is an associate in Ice Miller's Intellectual
Property Group. Her practice focuses on patent prosecution and
litigation in the life sciences.

When: Feb 7th, 2012 5-7pm PLEASE NOTE - this is one week earlier
than usual to avoid Valentine's Day.

Where: IUETC

This event is at the IUETC building on the IUPUI campus at 351 West
Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?998004-5CIlxUOPrZ

The Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network (IBEN) strives to enable
entrepreneurship in life sciences and medicine throughout Indiana.
This is achieved through social networking, education and events
featuring experienced entrepreneurs.

IBEN is open to all who play a role or have an interest in biomedical
entrepreneurship, from academics to product.

IBEN is made possible by Ice Miller, the IURTC, and The Indiana Health
Industry Forum (IHIF)


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