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McDermott IP Focus 2024 | Session 1: The Weaponization of Prosecution Laches

by William Gaede and Bhanu K. Sadasivan, PhD | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

McDermott is committed to providing insightful commentary on intellectual property (IP) developments from around the world to our Japanese clients. In light of that effort, we are pleased to announce that our free webinar series, McDermott IP Focus, will continue in 2024.

During these sessions, we will explore global developments in IP, including disputes, transactions, and procurement, with a significant focus on what Japanese companies need to know during this ever-changing business landscape.

The first session will take place on February 21, 2024, and focus on the use and weaponization of prosecution laches. Discussion topics will include:

The recent surge in using prosecution laches as a defensive weapon
New US case law addressing prosecution laches
Using prosecution laches against patentees
Best practices for defending against prosecution laches

Click here for additional information and to register.

Webinar Series: McDermott IP Focus 2023

by McDermott Will & Emery | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

McDermott Will & Emery is committed to providing insightful commentary on IP developments from around the world to our Japanese clients. In light of that effort, we are continuing our free monthly webinar series, McDermott IP Focus. During these sessions, we will explore global developments in IP including disputes, transactions and procurement, with a significant focus on what Japanese companies need to know during this ever-changing business landscape.

Upcoming sessions:

March 2—Life Sciences Session: Pharma Brands v. Generics: Developments Affecting the Balance Between Exclusivity and Market Entry
April 6—Trademark Session: New Options for Trademark Enforcement in the US under the Trademark Modernization Act
April 21—PTAB Session: Strategic Considerations Before Filing IPR Petitions

Over the course of the series, we will feature a variety of speakers from McDermott’s offices around the world. These sessions are presented in English and a Japanese summary is provided orally.

Click here for session details and to register.

Webinar Series | McDermott IP Focus

by McDermott Will & Emery | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

McDermott Will & Emery is committed to providing insightful commentary on IP developments from around the world to our Japanese clients. In light of that effort, we launched a monthly webinar series: McDermott IP Focus. During these sessions, we will explore global developments in the IP space, including disputes, transactions and procurement, with a significant focus on what Japanese companies need to know during this post-pandemic era.

Over the course of the series, we will feature a variety of speakers from McDermott’s offices around the world. We hope you can join us!

Click here for session details and to register.