AIPLA has invited the Institute to be represented by up to 3 members at a Global Summit Meeting
which they are organising in Washington on 10th – 12th March 2010

Please visit http://www.aipla.org/ to see the details of the event

Intellectual Property has fast become one of the most important asset classes to companies worldwide and is now recognised as having an integral part in achieving the success and growth of business strategies today. The Global IP Exchange, a senior level, invitation-only event, has been designed to provide today’s Senior IP Counsel even more value for time out of the office. By providing the attendees with innovative and exciting presentations, topics for discussion and one to one business meetings, IP Counsel attending the Global IP Exchange will come away with new ideas, insights and information that will re-energise their departments, create tangible benefits and most importantly impact on their bottom line. Email us at exchangeinfo@iqpc.com for more information.

The 2010 Global IP Exchange is a senior-level, invitation-only conference for in-house intellectual property counsel for large and mid size European corporations. Intellectual Property has fast become one of the most important asset classes to companies worldwide and is now recognised as having an integral part in achieving the success and growth of business strategies today. In the face of budget cuts, pending regulatory changes and global obstacles, IP Departments are actively re-evaluating their IP Portfolios. In a bid to utilise their assets more efficiently, Senior IP Counsel need to think out of the box to find new innovative methods and ideas to help them leverage and raise the value of their IP Portfolio. The Global IP Exchange has been designed to provide today’s Senior IP Counsel even more value for time out of the office. By providing the attendees with innovative and exciting presentations, topics for discussion and one to one business meetings, IP Counsel attending the Global IP Exchange will come away with new ideas, insights and information that will re-energise their departments, create tangible benefits and most importantly impact on their bottom line. To request an invitation, write in to us at exchangeinfo@iqpc.com or visit globalipexchange.co.uk

Brought to you by the Publishers of The America Lawyer and IP Law & Business The 6^th Annual IP Counsel Forum will provide you with the latest developments affecting your intellectual property. This 1 ½ day conference will focus on:

The U.S. Trademark Practice Seminar is a one week seminar addressing all aspects of trademark practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") and the courts, including the preparation of trademark applications, practice before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, licensing, inter partes matters including opposition and cancellation proceedings, and the enforcement of trademark rights in the federal and state courts.  Attorneys, agents, trademark administrators, advertising agency employees, corporate general counsel and general practice attorneys who deal with trademark matters are encouraged to attend.

For 40 years, PRG has consistently offered Advanced Courses that provide strategic and tactical tips for daily practice, comprehensive and up-to-date course materials, and thought-provoking and practical lectures taught by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable faculty to keep busy patent practitioners and professionals at the top of their practice.

At our April 2010 Advanced Courses program, we are bringing you an outstanding educational program, great savings, and a truly amazing venue:

Outstanding educational program:

• Nineteen one-day, two-day, and three-day Advanced Courses.  Click on any of the course titles below to get more details.
• Two brand new courses, including a new course being offered in partnership with Management Forum, one of Europe's leading supplers of professional training.  This new course covers the "holy grail" of patent prosecution -- Claim Specification and Drafting for a Single EPO/USPTO Patent Application.  This is the only time that we'll offer this course in 2010 -- don't miss it!
• As always, all of our courses have been updated to reflect the impact of relevant new case law.

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Three Day Courses
April 11-13
Federal Circuit Law (2008-2010)
Chemical Patent Practice
Drafting Patent License Agreements
Comprehensive PCT Practice: How to Master Its Challenges
Due Diligence Investigations
Crafting & Drafting Winning Patents
Art and Science of Patent Searching

April 15-17
Reexamination and Reissue Practice
The Bilski Impact: Procuring & Enforcing Software, Business Methods & Bioinformatics Patents
Patent Infringement Litigation
Pharma & Biotech Strategies for Patent Prosecution, Hatch-Waxman and Litigation

Two Day Courses
April 14-15
Claim and Specification Drafting for a Single EPO/USPTO Patent Application

Great savings:

• PRG has worked with the resort to offer you an incredible room rate of $199, which is a 30% savings off the average room rate and represents $252 in savings for a 3-night stay!
• PRG is giving all course attendees a $100 hotel gift card that can be applied to any expenses you incur at the resort -- room, restaurants, room service, shopping, and activities and amenities.
• Attendees, their families, and guests can attend our lavish cocktail receptions at no charge.  Attendees get several catered breaks during every class day at no charge.  Both the receptions and the breaks also serve as outstanding networking opportunities.
• Together, this all adds up to over $500 in savings that PRG is passing on to you!

A truly amazing venue:

• The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa provides PRG attendees and their guests with a lavish environment for rest and relaxation when not in class.
• The activities and amenities offered are virtually endless, including massages and spa treatments, golf, several pools, a private beach, fishing excursions, boat tours, kayaking, and a supervised children's camp.
• The resort offers multiple dining options at its 7 restaurants and bars.
• The resort is also close to other local activities and shopping in the Naples and Fort Myer area.

For more information about the hotel, please click here.

To learn about special Loyalty Program pricing at our 2010 Advanced Courses programs, go to our Special Offers page.

Contact a PRG registrar at 434-974-1700 or registrar@patentresources.com for more information.

Customized On-Site Training Available for Select Courses! Click here to learn more!