35th Annual Pharmaceutical/Chemical Patent Practice Update Webinar Series Earn up to 1.0 Ethics CLE for NJ/NY/PA
John G. Schmidt Jr. and Anna Mercado Clark, partners at Phillips Lytle LLP, will provide an ethics CLE presentation on the ethical considerations for telecommuting attorneys. This will include discussion of the applicable Rules of Professional Responsibility and the practical considerations for attorneys working remotely, including IT, privilege, confidentiality, and security. The presentation will also address recent developments pertaining to attorneys and interstate telecommuting. Additional attention will be paid to the Rules pertaining to the unauthorized practice of law, say from an attorney’s out-of-state home office or while on vacation in a jurisdiction where the lawyer is not licensed.
Member Free | Non-Member $45.00
PANELISTS
John G. Schmidt Jr., Partner, Phillips Lytle
Mr. Schmidt practices in the areas of business disputes and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on employee disloyalty, workplace fraud, business torts and similar corporate disputes. He also practices in technology litigation, computer forensics, white collar/government investigations defense, and class action defense. Mr. Schmidt has extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts, and has been appointed by several courts in complex corporate and personal disputes requiring receiverships, or to investigate and remediate fraud. [Read more]
Anna Mercado Clark, Partner, Phillips Lytle
As leader of Phillips Lytle’s Data Security & Privacy and E-Discovery & Digital Forensics Practice Teams, Ms. Clark focuses on complex e-discovery and digital forensics, cybersecurity and data privacy, and complex commercial litigation. As a former Assistant District Attorney, she also handles white collar criminal matters and investigations. [Read more]
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Chemical Practice Co-Chairs J. Eric Thies, Organon & Co. and Suja Vathyam, Botos Churchill IP Law LLP
35th Annual Pharmaceutical/Chemical Patent Practice Update Webinar Series Earn up to 1.0 Professional CLE for NJ/NY/PA
Tina Tai, Co-head of Patents at King & Wood Mallesons, will provide an overview of the recent changes in Chinese patent law relating to the patent linkage system, patent term extension (PTE), and patent term adjustment (PTA). Tina will also discuss patent drafting and prosecution strategies and other IP considerations in view of these new changes.
SPEAKER
Tina Tai, Co-head of Patent, King & Wood Mallesons
Tina Tai specialises in patent agency, patent invalidation and patent infringement, especially in the pharmaceutical field. Ms. Tai has more than 28 years’ experience as an IP practitioner. She worked with one of China’s largest IP firms for a long time as an executive before joining KWM. [Read more]
Charanjit Brahma, Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Charan Brajma focuses his practice on patent litigation and other intellectual property matters, primarily for pharmaceutical and technology clients. His trial focus helps him work with clients to craft efficient litigation strategies that meet their business objectives. [Read more]
NJIPLA is pleased to announce our Jefferson Medalist Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit We hope you can join us as we honor Judge Jimmie Reyna with the Jefferson Medal at our annual gala to be held at a new location: The American Beauty Ballroom in the newly constructed Embassy Suites by Hilton in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Early-Bird Registration ends April 30.
New this year, dinner wine service will be included in the reception and dinner rate.
*Table for 10 Reservation A table has a total of 10 seats, which includes 1 seat reserved for an Honored Guest. NJIPLA does not guarantee an Honored Guest at each table. The Honored Guest may also bring a guest, and if so, NJIPLA will add a seat to your table at no additional cost. Your firm's 9 Guest Names for the table must be provided by April 30.
Hotel Sleeping Room Reservation A special NJIPLA room rate of $149.00 for Friday night (excluding tax) has been established. This accommodation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis until April 30.
You may book online Embassy Suites or call 1-844-714-1511. Group Code: NJI Group Name: Jefferson Medal Dinner Room Block
Sponsorship $2,000.00 NJIPLA is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for our 2021 Jefferson Medal Dinner. Benefits are recognition in our pre-event emails, logo and link on the NJIPLA website, includes a Congratulatory Notice, acknowledgement of sponsorship during the event welcome remarks, and much more.
Congratulatory Notice $400.00 Congratulatory artwork must be submitted to njadmin@njipla.org no later than April 30, 2021. All submissions are subject to the review and approval of NJIPLA in its sole discretion.
Specification - Size: 6' W x 9' H, Color: Black/White only, Artwork Format: PDF. Limit 1 page per firm/company.
Content is limited to appropriate expression of honor to the Jefferson Medal award recipient:
Parking Free self-parking. Park in the rear to easily access the main entrance to the Reception and American Beauty Ballroom (Level 2).
Shuttle Bus A free shuttle bus will be available to and from Embassy Suites and Berkeley Heights Train Station or Netherwood Train Station during the day of the dinner. When you arrive at the train station, please call the hotel's front desk (908) 897-1970.
Refund / Cancellation Policy No refunds or cancellations after April 30. Dinner reservations are transferable.
Tel +1.201.308.8775 E-mail njadmin@njipla.org
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