This full-day CLE program of mock mini-trials will compare key patent law and patent practice issues in three countries – Germany, Japan, and the USA-and will feature:

• Issues related to infringement, invalidity, and remedy surrounding a hybrid bio-mechanical medical device,
  
• Comparative analysis of post-grant systems presented by Patent Office officials and experts, and
  
• Comparative law summaries and Q&A session.
  

REGISTRATION

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AGENDA

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM  Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Welcome Remarks
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM  Japan Mock Trial
10:35 AM - 11:35 AM Germany Mock Trial 
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Networking Lunch 
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Keynote Address
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM U.S. Mock Trial 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Post Grant Review Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Comparative Law Summaries, Q&A 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Networking Reception

SPEAKERS

JAPAN TEAM

Akira Watanabe, Nakamura & Partners

Yoshikazu Iwase, Anderson, Mori & Tomotsune

Kay Konishi, Konishi & Nagaoka

Takatoshi Monya, Nishimura & Asahi

Dr. Shoichi Okuyama, Okuyama & Sasajima

Prof. Katsuya Tamai, The University of Tokyo

UNITED STATES TEAM

Kenneth Adamo, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Jon Carter, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

James Dabney, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Dr. Patrice Jean, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

GERMANY TEAM

Dr. Heinz Goddar, Boehmert & Boehmert

Dr. Ute Kilger, Boehmert & Boehmert

Woldrad Prinz zu Waldeck, Freshfields

Arno Risse, Arnold Ruess

MODERATORS

William Cory Spence, SpencePC

Lisa Jakob, Merck & Co., Inc

Henry Hadad, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Benoit Quarmby, MoloLamken LLP

CO-SPONSORS