The 2020 Midwest IP Institute, organized by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (Minnesota CLE), is a premier event dedicated to intellectual property law. This annual conference brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and academics to discuss the latest developments and trends in IP law.
The conference covers a wide range of topics, including patent law updates, trademark decisions, copyright law developments, and the impact of emerging technologies on IP practices. Sessions such as "2020 Patent Law Year in Review," "The Year in Trademark Law: Noteworthy Decisions and Their Impact on Your Practice," and "Autonomous Vehicles: Novel Technical and Legal Considerations" provide attendees with comprehensive insights into current IP issues.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in breakout discussions, and hear from notable speakers like Yen T. Florczak, 3M’s Chief IP Counsel. The event also features a virtual expo hall showcasing the latest legal technologies and services.
This conference is ideal for IP attorneys, in-house counsel, and legal professionals seeking to stay updated on IP law developments and to connect with peers in the field.
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Speakers(35)
Aaron A. Myers
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Aaron A. Myers is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on patent litigation and counseling.
Adam Gill
Managing Director at GLS Capital
Adam Gill is the Managing Director at GLS Capital, focusing on litigation financing.
Amy C. Taber
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Amy C. Taber is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Ann Dunn Wessberg
Partner at Gray Plant Mooty
Ann Dunn Wessberg is a Partner at Gray Plant Mooty, focusing on intellectual property law.
Catherine R. Rowland
CEO at ImageRights International
Catherine R. Rowland is the CEO of ImageRights International, a company specializing in copyright enforcement services.
Chris Reed
Corporate Counsel at Fox Corporation
Chris Reed is Corporate Counsel at Fox Corporation, focusing on intellectual property matters.
Christopher M. Turoski
Professor of Law at University of Minnesota Law School
Christopher M. Turoski is a Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School, specializing in intellectual property law.
Colette Durst
Vice President and Chief Trademark Counsel at 3M
Colette Durst is the Vice President and Chief Trademark Counsel at 3M, overseeing the company's trademark portfolio.
Courtney A.H. Thompson
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Courtney A.H. Thompson is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Dean Eyler
Partner at Gray Plant Mooty
Dean Eyler is a Partner at Gray Plant Mooty, focusing on trademark and copyright law.
Eva Mendelsohn
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Eva Mendelsohn is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Felicia J. Boyd
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
Felicia J. Boyd is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on intellectual property litigation and counseling.
James D. Smith
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
James D. Smith is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on patent litigation.
Jamison (Jamie) Lynch
Managing Director at GLS Capital
Jamison (Jamie) Lynch is the Managing Director at GLS Capital, specializing in litigation funding.
John A. Dragseth
Principal at Fish & Richardson
John A. Dragseth is a Principal at Fish & Richardson, with expertise in patent litigation and appeals.
Joseph A. Herriges
Associate at Fish & Richardson
Joseph A. Herriges is an Associate at Fish & Richardson, specializing in patent law.
Michael M. Lafeber
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Michael M. Lafeber is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Michael Masterson
Associate Register of Copyrights at U.S. Copyright Office
Michael Masterson is the Associate Register of Copyrights at the U.S. Copyright Office, involved in copyright policy and administration.
Peter M. Routhier
Associate at Stinson LLP
Peter M. Routhier is an Associate at Stinson LLP, specializing in copyright law.
Phillip W. Goter
Partner at Fish & Richardson
Phillip W. Goter is a Partner at Fish & Richardson, focusing on patent law.
Roshni D. Patel
Senior IP Counsel at PACCAR Inc.
Roshni D. Patel is the Senior IP Counsel at PACCAR Inc., overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
Ruth Rivard
Partner at Stinson LLP
Ruth Rivard is a Partner at Stinson LLP, focusing on copyright law.
Ryan M. Spanheimer
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Ryan M. Spanheimer is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Samuel T. Lockner
Partner at Carlson Caspers
Samuel T. Lockner is a Partner at Carlson Caspers, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Sanjiv P. Laud
Partner at Robins Kaplan LLP
Sanjiv P. Laud is a Partner at Robins Kaplan LLP, specializing in patent litigation.
Shannon L. Bjorklund
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Shannon L. Bjorklund is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, with a practice in intellectual property litigation.
Stephen C. Lee
Senior Counsel at Target Corporation
Stephen C. Lee is Senior Counsel at Target Corporation, specializing in intellectual property law.
Stephen R. Baird
Partner at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Stephen R. Baird is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig LLP, specializing in trademark law.
Susan A. Perera
Senior Counsel at General Mills
Susan A. Perera is Senior Counsel at General Mills, focusing on trademark law.
Terrance C. Newby
Partner at Stinson LLP
Terrance C. Newby is a Partner at Stinson LLP, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Thomas J. Vitt
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Thomas J. Vitt is a Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Timothy D. Sitzmann
Associate at Gray Plant Mooty
Timothy D. Sitzmann is an Associate at Gray Plant Mooty, specializing in trademark law.
Timothy E. Bianchi
Shareholder at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner
Timothy E. Bianchi is a Shareholder at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, specializing in patent law and post-grant proceedings.
Tricia Ann-Olson Zachary
Associate at Stinson LLP
Tricia Ann-Olson Zachary is an Associate at Stinson LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Yen T. Florczak
Chief IP Counsel at 3M
Yen T. Florczak is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M, overseeing the company's IP strategy and operations.
Event Details
- Date
- October 1-2, 2020
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States
- Pricing
- $695 - $795
- Audience
- IP attorneys, in-house counsel, legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- 15 CLE credits (12 at the Institute plus 3 free post-Institute webcasts)