This event is sponsored and hosted by Venable LLP.

Patent law is constantly evolving, and 2024 is no exception—this year has been filled with changes to patent law. In this webinar, an experienced panel of IP attorneys will discuss four of the most impactful changes patent practitioners need to know. Join us on November 14 as seasoned patent experts break down each of these updates and their implications.

In this webinar you will learn about some of the biggest updates to patent law in 2024, including:

• Design patent update: An en banc federal circuit decision overruled the unique test for obviousness of design patents and advised that the same analysis should apply to both utility patents and design patents: LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations. What does this decision mean for future and existing design patent owners and litigants?


• Update on litigation funding disclosures: There have been numerous high-profile federal court decisions relating to litigation funding this year. Additionally, CA Rep. Issa introduced the Litigation Transparency Act in July, which would require funding agreement transparency in all civil cases. Which venues currently require such disclosures and what can patent practitioners on both sides of the “v” expect when practicing in those venues?


• Update on case law re: patent damages: The case law on patent damages remained in flux this year. For example, in WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp., the federal circuit clarified that patent owners may recover damages based on foreign sales but left unresolved questions regarding the specific level of causation required to collect damages for these sales. In EcoFactor Inc. v. Google LLC, a dissenting judge contended the decision “contradicts” federal circuit precedent on apportionment. What do these and other damages decisions mean for litigants?


• PTAB/ITC update: On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, eliminating 40 years of Chevron deference, the doctrine of deferring to an agency's interpretation of allegedly ambiguous statutory language. Instead, courts will now exercise independent judgment over statutory interpretation traditionally under the purview of agencies. How will this ruling affect opportunities for regulated companies to challenge agency rules in proceedings, particularly before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the International Trade Commission (ITC)?


• More IP hot topics from 2024!

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At the forefront of today's dynamic legal landscape is a concentrated effort to promote diversity in innovation. Watch this recap video as Wells Fargo and Winston & Strawn LLP present an engaging and insightful program spotlighting the remarkable role of women in driving innovation and invention within the legal profession and the financial services industry. Our speakers:

-delved into the remarkable contributions of women at Wells Fargo, highlighting their roles as innovators and inventors;
-shed light on their individual journeys, sharing the challenges they've overcome, milestones they've achieved, and lessons they've learned; and
-shared the tangible benefits of innovation, including how it has positively transformed Wells Fargo and other organizations.

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During this masterclass, IP experts will discuss navigating patent searches. They will cover essential elements for rejection-proof filings, effective use of AI for more thorough results, and best practices for leveraging search findings to make well-informed filing decisions. Our panel will include Sarah Foley, Foley IP Law Founder and U.S. Patent Attorney, and Gurpreet Kaur, VP of Intellectual Property at UnitedLex.

Key Takeaways for Attendees:  
-Allocating the best resources for exhaustive search coverage  
-Supplementing traditional search methods with semantics and AI 
-Setting attainable search budgets and leveraging the right mix of search tools and resources 
-Finding insight and answers faster to inform decision making

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