Spring 2022 | Newsletter

Here’s a link to our Spring 2022 newsletter: https://bit.ly/uic_ip_spring2022. The newsletter includes news of student and faculty achievements, engagement and outreach efforts, partnerships, past and upcoming events, and more!

In addition, you are welcome to join us for our upcoming events.

  • 13th Annual Ethics in the Practice of IP Law Seminar (Friday, June 10, 2022) (Online)

Registration required.

Register for this in-depth program covering various topics on ethics and professionalism of relevance to IP lawyers. Attendees will learn about the types of ethical issues that arise in daily practice and fundamental principles, rules, and insights to help them handle these issues. This year’s conference focuses on mental health and wellness and diversity, equity & inclusion.

  • Thinking Internationally about IP and Dispute Resolution: What Every Lawyer Should Know (Thursday, August 11, co-organized with WIPO and IPOS) (Online)

Registration required.

The importance of considering different dispute resolution options in resolving high-stakes intellectual property disputes is often overlooked. This two-hour CLE program, featuring experienced speakers from government, international organizations, academia, and industry, will offer an honest and practical discussion of related topics, including:

  • Expert evidence and IP specialist mediators
  • International IP organizations and government IP offices as drivers of dispute resolution innovators.
  • Standard essential patents: Dispute resolution models and unintended consequences.
  • Views from the trenches and command posts: Do’s and don’ts.
  • International IP Practice Seminar (Friday, October 21, co-organized with WIPO and Kuhnen & Wacker)
  • 66th Annual IP Law Conference (Friday, November 11)

Academics and students attend all events for free. Don’t hesitate to contact Adam Ernette for assistance (aernette@uic.edu).

Stay safe and well.