The Practicalities of Modern Patent Litigation Conference is an event organized by Stanford Law School, focusing on recent trends and developments in patent litigation. The conference aims to provide insights into the increasing number of patent infringement actions and how litigants can adapt to these changes.
Key topics covered include strategies for dealing with non-practicing entities (NPEs), adjustments to the Western District of Texas, and best practices for managing patent litigation. Sessions such as "Willfulness: Pleading willfulness and how it affects trial strategy" and "Adjusting to the Western District of Texas" offer in-depth discussions on these subjects.
The conference features notable speakers like Judge Alan D. Albright, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, and Mark A. Lemley, providing attendees with valuable perspectives from experienced professionals in the field. Networking opportunities are available throughout the event, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, and judges, who are involved in patent litigation and wish to stay updated on current trends and best practices in the field.
Speakers(16)
Alan D. Albright
United States District Judge at Western District of Texas
Judge Alan Albright is the federal district judge for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division. Nominated by President Trump and confirmed in 2018, he previously served as a United States Magistrate Judge and practiced IP litigation. He teaches as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas School of Law and is an avid runner and cyclist.
Beth Labson Freeman
United States District Judge at Northern District of California
Judge Beth Labson Freeman serves on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She has presided over numerous civil and criminal cases, including complex patent litigation, and is known for her thorough and fair judicial approach.
Brett Johnson
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Brett Johnson focuses on complex commercial litigation and intellectual property matters across several industries, including high-tech, banking, and pharmaceutical. He has tried more than 25 cases in federal and state courts and defended numerous clients in commercial class actions, obtaining favorable results for clients such as Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.
Bryan Sinclair
Carter G. Phillips
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Carter G. Phillips is one of the most experienced Supreme Court and appellate lawyers in the country, having argued 79 cases before the Supreme Court, more than any other lawyer in private practice. He has also argued over 145 cases before the United States Courts of Appeals and served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General.
Clement Seth Roberts
Daralyn J. Durie
Partner at Durie Tangri
Daralyn Durie is a highly regarded trial lawyer in Silicon Valley, known for her expertise in intellectual property litigation. She has been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in California and the United States, with a track record of success in high-stakes cases involving companies like Genentech and Google.
Deanna Kwong
Senior IP Litigation Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Deanna Kwong is Senior IP Litigation Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Prior to joining HPE, she was a patent litigator for over a decade at Covington & Burling LLP. In her spare time, she serves on the Board of Directors for Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach and on the Advisory Council for Tahirih Justice Center.
Edward R. Reines
Ellisen Shelton Turner
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Ellisen Turner is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Based in Los Angeles, his broad IP practice includes patent and trade secret litigation and intellectual property transactions. He is known for his sophisticated understanding of the high-tech sector, concentrating on media and entertainment technology, software, telecom, semiconductor, biotechnology, and life sciences matters.
Juanita Brooks
Principal at Fish & Richardson
Juanita R. Brooks is a nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney focusing on complex intellectual property, product liability, and mass tort litigation. She is known for her skill in explaining complex technologies to judges and juries, earning her recognition as an 'Icon of IP' by Law360 and 'Litigator of the Year' by the American Lawyer.
Mark A. Lemley
William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Mark Lemley is the William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and the Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science and Technology. He teaches intellectual property, computer and internet law, patent law, trademark law, antitrust, and remedies. He is the author of seven books and 167 articles on these subjects, with his works cited more than 260 times by courts, including 15 times by the United States Supreme Court.
Mark Selwyn
Partner at WilmerHale
Mark Selwyn is a partner in the Litigation/Controversy Department, co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, and a member of the firm's Management Committee. He focuses on intellectual property litigation, representing clients in cases involving technologies such as wireless communications, electronic commerce, and digital cameras.
Paul Gugliuzza
Professor of Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law
Professor Paul Gugliuzza specializes in civil procedure, federal courts, and intellectual property law, with a focus on patent litigation. He has published articles in leading law reviews and testified before both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives on patent law. His scholarship has been cited in over a dozen judicial opinions across all levels of the state and federal courts.
Phillip Lee
Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
United States District Judge at Northern District of California
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers serves on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Appointed in 2011, she has presided over a broad range of cases, including high-profile antitrust and intellectual property disputes.
Event Details
- Date
- December 2, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Paul Brest Hall
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, and judges involved in patent litigation.