Topic: Unified Patent Court: Initial Cases The Unified Patent Court (UPC) entered into force on June 1, 2023 in the European Union. Hundreds of cases have been filed there, already. In a few cases, the Court has issued preliminary injunction decisions that have been favorable for patent owners. This presentation will review the initial cases, including trends in the divisions being used, the parties accessing the court, and the substantive decisions made so far. The presentation will also consider the structure and incentives of the court in comparison to U.S. tribunals and will consider more generally how the launch of the UPC aims to transform the global patent litigation market. The presentation will also consider the expected impact of the Court on due diligence exercises in transactions and valuations. Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Virtual Event (zoom link to be provided) Registration: Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $20.00 Student Member: $20.00     Speaker: Charles (Chuck) Larsen, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery (Boston, London) As a US lawyer and English solicitor, Charles (Chuck) Larsen provides clients sophisticated multi jurisdictional counsel in intellectual property portfolio strategy, transactions and disputes, with a particular emphasis in bioengineering and the medical technology space. […]

  You're Invited! We are pleased to announce the OCIPLA 2023 Holiday Celebration on December 12, 2023. Join us at Courtyard at The Boardwalk for an evening of holiday cheer. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event will be held outdoors. Members are free and must register for the event. Non-member and guest tickets are $25. We look forward to seeing everyone there, OCIPLA Board of Directors   Event Details DATE: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Boardwalk - Courtyard: 18575 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92612 Registration: Member: Free Non-Member: $25.00 Guest: $25.00    

Topic:  Ethics in Review – Hot Topics for IP Attorneys Join Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali, LLP as he returns to OCIPLA to present on current ethics issues that IP attorneys should be aware of.  From the use of artificial intelligence in patent prosecution and IP litigation to the USPTO’s war on foreign trademark filings, this CLE will provide information on recent areas of focus for the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline, the State Bar of California, as well as some best practices to avoid missteps in client relationships. Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration: Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $80.00 Student Member: $20.00     Our Speaker Emil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP where he focuses his practice on helping lawyers understand their obligations under state and federal law.  As a registered patent attorney, a significant focus of his practice involves advising lawyers and law firms on all aspects of the intersection of IP and ethics matters.  Emil’s work includes counseling clients on lateral transitions, malpractice avoidance, expert opinion and testimony, and respondent’s defense work before various bars and courts.  You […]

Topic:  Steamboat Willie Enters The Public Domain. What does this mean for IP Protection of Mickey Mouse? Richard Gilmore will discuss the history of copyright protection, Disney’s IP rights for the character, the impact on Disney’s enforcement now that the character has entered the public domain and the potential impact of these recent events on copyright and trademark laws. Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration: Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $80.00 Student Member: $20.00     Our Speaker Richard Gilmore is a partner at Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel LLP, and a registered patent agent. He is involved in all aspects of intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution domestically and internationally. He represents large and small clients from a diverse range of industries and often works directly with in-house counsel to develop and maintain their worldwide patent and trademark portfolios. His patent practice includes utility and design patents, appeals to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Board of Appeals and Interferences, and reexamination proceedings. Rick speaks each year at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Trademark Boot Camp, and has also taught many law school classes on patent and trademark issues. Rick is a three-time […]

**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH** Topic: The Supreme Court’s Amgen v. Sanofi decision and the USPTO's new guidance on enablement resulting from the Amgen decision Description: Jeff Morton will discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Amgen, Inc. v. Sanofi (Amgen) as well as the USPTO's new (January 2024) guidance on enablement that has resulted from the Amgen decision. The decision sent shock waves through the patent world, particularly in the chemical and biotech segments, due to its invalidation of Amgen patents based on a lack of enablement. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has now issued much-anticipated patent examiner guidance that takes into account the implications of the Amgen decision, and it appears that the decision may have a more muted impact than originally anticipated. Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration: Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $80.00 Student Member: $20.00    

Topic:  Patent Year in Review Description: 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 is also a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and affiliated faculty in the Symbolic Systems program. In addition to teaching, he also litigates and counsels clients in all areas of intellectual property, antitrust, and internet law as a founding partner of Durie Tangri LLP. Date:  Monday, April 15, 2024 Time:  12:00pm – 1:00pm Location:  Virtual Presentation (Zoom link will be provided) Registration: Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $30.00 Student Member: $20.00    

Luck, Residue, Design?  A Post-Mortem Deconstruction of a Copyright Infringement Trial Topic: Hargis v. Pacifica Senior Living Management LLC pending in the district court for the Central District of California Description: Our May Luncheon speakers will be John Tehranian and Taylor Foss of One LLP.  They will discuss their recent landmark $6.3 million jury verdict in the copyright infringement case Hargis v. Pacifica Senior Living Management LLC pending in the district court for the Central District of California, where the jury found the senior care provider willfully infringed dozens of Hargis’ photographs. Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration: Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $80.00 Student Member: $20.00     SPEAKERS John Tehranian, Founding Partner, One LLP John is a founding partner of One LLP.  His practice focuses on litigation, counseling and crisis management for clients in intellectual property, entertainment and constitutional matters.  John has handled high-profile disputes and transactions involving numerous legends from the worlds of music (Bootsy Collins, Don Henley, B.B. King, Madonna), film (Luis Bunuel, Harold Lloyd), fashion (Jeremy Scott), theater (Stephen Sondheim), photography (David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz), literature (John Fante, Ernest Hemingway, Frank Herbert, Jules Verne) and athletics (Oscar de la […]

OCBA IP & Technology Law and OCIPLA Joint Session - In Living Color: Counseling Clients on Color Marks This program will discuss how attorneys can counsel their clients to seek registration for color marks and demonstrate acquired distinctiveness along with practical considerations to meet that goal. The program will also discuss recent TTAB decision where a color mark was denied registration and federal court cases showing the difficulty in enforcing color marks. Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Live Webinar (Zoom) Registration: OCIPLA and OCBA IP & Technology Section Members: $0.00 OCBA Member (non-section): $25.00 Non-OCBA Member (Attorney): $35.00     SPEAKERS Stacey C. Kalamaras, Founding Partner, Kalamaras Law Office Stacey C. Kalamaras is a seasoned trademark attorney who has represented some of the world’s most well-known brands in more than 150 countries. She started her career as marketing and advertising executive working for multi-national corporations before attending law school in her mid-30s. As a lawyer, she has spent the bulk of her career working in big law, assisting companies of all sizes from start-ups to multi-national corporations identify, register, and protect their brands in the U.S. and abroad. She is the founding partner of Kalamaras […]

International Trademark Filings - pros and cons of Madrid Protocol filings versus national filings. Topic: International Trademark Filings - pros and cons of Madrid Protocol filings versus national filings. Description: Our September Luncheon speaker will be Charlene Minx, founder of Minx Law.  She will discuss International Trademark Filings - pros and cons of Madrid Protocol filings versus national filings. Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration: Member: $55.00 Non-Member: $80.00 Student Member: $20.00     SPEAKER Charlene Minx, Founder, Minx Law Charlene Minx is an intellectual property attorney and the founder of Minx Law, an IP boutique based in Los Angeles.  Charlene counsels clients in all aspects of brand management and enforcement, including the selection, commercialization, and protection of global IP portfolios. Charlene’s clients include both iconic brands and emerging companies in entertainment and content, software, gaming, apparel and footwear, and consumer goods. Charlene’s work includes guiding clients through complex IP transactions and providing IP specialist support on M&A transactions. On the enforcement side, Charlene has extensive experience representing clients in TTAB proceedings, in federal court litigation, and in managing cross-border IP disputes. Prior to forming her own boutique firm […]

Privacy Trends in America Topic:  Privacy Trends in America Description: The US privacy landscape is changing, with new laws going into effect constantly. This program will discuss current trends in privacy law, including litigation trends and ways to mitigate risk. Date: Thursday, October 30, 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Presentation Registration: Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $30.00 Student Member: $20.00     SPEAKER Snehal Desai is an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's San Francisco office. She is a Lead Associate of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Team and the firm’s Canada desk. She is also an active member of the Advertising Team, the Retail, Fashion, and Beauty Team, the Food and Beverage Team, and the Technology & Commercial Transactions Team. Areas of Practice Snehal Desai helps companies launch cutting-edge products and services in an increasingly complex and demanding legal and regulatory environment. She is the go-to outside product and commercial counsel for some of the world’s most prominent technology, gaming, social media, fintech, healthcare, retail and food service companies. During multiple secondments as in-house product and commercial counsel, Snehal gained a deep understanding of business operations and the effective balancing of legal requirements and business realities. She leverages […]