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.
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!