Topic: The Supreme Court & Patent Law* Speaker: Prof. Harold C. Wegner, Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP A somber preview of patent case law based upon a more intense review of the Federal Circuit by the Supreme Court coupled with major changes in the makeup of the Federal Circuit that may result in a more negative view toward patents; a study of six recent Supreme Court decisions Date: Thursday, October 16, 6:00 pm Location: San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
Speaker: Harold C. Wegner 
A somber preview of patent case law based upon a more intense review of the Federal Circuit by the Supreme Court coupled with major changes in the makeup of the Federal Circuit that may result in a more negative view toward patents; a study of six recent Supreme Court decisions HAROLD C. WEGNER is celebrating his twentieth anniversary with the Foley firm where he is a partner focusing upon business counseling and patent appellate and opinion practice. Prof. Wegner’s patent career commenced with service at the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Patent Examiner. His academic involvement started with a three year period in Munich and Kyoto first as a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter at what is today the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition followed by studies as a Kenshuin at the Kyoto University Law Faculty in collaboration with the late Dr. Zentaro Kitagawa.
After eight years on the adjunct faculty at the Georgetown University Law Center, Prof. Wegner commenced a twenty year affiliation with the George Washington University Law School; at GW he was Director of the Intellectual Property Law Program and Professor of Law. His involvement with other academic institutions has included service as a Visiting Professor at Tokyo University. Prof. Wegner holds degrees from Northwestern University (B.A.) and the Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.). Prof. Wegner continues to participate in academic patent conferences both domestically and internationally.