2009-10 calendar

Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 6 p.m.

Topic: Organizational Meeting and Social Hour

Venue: Woodcock Washburn, LLP, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

Description: Introduction to the Board of Governors for the 2009-2010 year; review of program and sign-up for pupilage groups.

Slides from the Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 6 p.m.

Topic: Copyright/Trademark

Venue: Howson & Howson LLP, 501 Office Center Drive, Suite 210, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Description: Benjamin & Franklin LLP meets with Frank Franklin to discuss his website and the computer software used in placing the drug delivery devices.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 6 p.m.

Topic: Ethical Jeopardy

Venue: Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, 2600 One Commerce Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Description: Same format, conveniently placed for those with a December CLE compliance deadline. With the issues already raised by Frank Franklin's problems, the senior partner felt we should take a look at some ethical issues just in case they come up.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 6 p.m.

Topic: Annual Judges' Meeting

Venue: United States Courthouse, Ceremonial Courtroom, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Description: Our annual event where members of the federal judiciary get to speak on areas of interest to them, from attributes of effective IP lawyers to changes in procedure. The Honorable Richard Linn, Circuit Judge (CAFC) and The Honorable Berle M. Schiller, District Judge (E.D. Pa) will be distinguished guests.

Announcement and RSVP details

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6 p.m.

Topic: IP Transactions: Due Diligence, Acquisition, Licensing

Venue: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, One Logan Square, Ste. 2000, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996

Description: What does Franklin MedEng need to acquire?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6 p.m.

Topic: Patents

Venue: TBA

Description: Current topics of interest applicable to MedEng's patent rights; Impact of Bilski

Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6 p.m.

Topic: ADR, Mediation and Litigation

Venue: Volpe and Koenig, P.C., 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Description: MedEng and MediEng have competing patent, trademark, and/or copyright claims. (Is Franklin Scientific caught in the middle?)

Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 6 p.m.

Topic: Social Event - TBA

Venue: TBA

Description: Frank Franklin's problems are resolved for the year, which leaves time for a special event to celebrate. You won't want to miss it!