Credits: 2.0 general credit hours
Series Description: This two-part series provides a comprehensive update on the most important developments in copyright and trademark law from the past year, equipping practitioners with the insights needed to navigate an evolving intellectual property landscape. Expert faculty review key court decisions, legislative and international changes, agency updates, and emerging trends, offering practical guidance for advising clients in these dynamic fields.
Class Description: Stay at the forefront of patent law with this must-attend annual class, designed to keep practitioners current on the most significant developments shaping the field in 2025. Our expert panel provides an in-depth review of key rulings from the Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, alongside important updates on Patent and Trademark Office rules and proposed legislation.
Topics include patentable subject matter, evolving standards for prior art, new defenses in patent litigation, procedural changes in trial practice, and the latest shifts in inter partes review. The panel also highlights emerging trends and practical strategies to help you anticipate challenges and effectively advise clients.
Whether you are an experienced patent litigator, in-house counsel, or new to patent practice, this class equips you with the tools and insights needed to navigate an increasingly complex landscape. You may also be interested in the companion class, Copyright and Trademark Law Year in Review 2025.
Faculty: Matthew P. Becker, Banner & Witcoff Ltd and Scott M. Kelly, Banner & Witcoff Ltd
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Series Fees: $148 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $168 D.C. Bar Members, $188 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $228 Others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
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