Topic: The Likely Effect of Brexit on IP Rights in Europe Speaker:  Jonathan DeVile, Partner and Patent Attorney, D Young & Co LLP Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6:00 pm Location: Morrison & Foerster LLP, 12531 High Bluff Dr # 100, San Diego, CA 92130 On March 19, 2018 the UK and EU published a draft [...]

Topic: Patents in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Speaker:  Paul S. Hunter Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6:00 pm Location: Foley & Lardner LLP, 3579 Valley Centre Dr # 300, San Diego, CA 92130 What in artificial intelligence (AI) can be patented and what are the unique challenges to patenting AI?  These and other topics will be discussed, [...]

Topic: Empirical Studies of PAEs Speaker:  David L. Schwartz, Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Date: Thursday, March 1, 2018, 6:00 pm Location: Morrison & Foerster LLP, 12531 High Bluff Dr # 100, San Diego, CA 92130 The press commonly reports about patent assertion entities (PAEs), also known as patent “trolls” or non-practicing entities [...]

Topic: How Congress and the High Court Unintentionally Enfeebled the American Patent System, Weakening Incentives, Drying Up Investment and Stunting Job Creation, and What We Can Do To Revive It Speaker: The Honorable Paul R. Michel, retired Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Date: Thursday, January 18, 6:00 pm Location: [...]

Members and your guest are invited to attend this year's SDIPLA Holiday Social event. WineSellar & Brasserie 9550 Waples St. Suite #115 San Diego, CA 92121 Thursday, December 14 6-9 pm