Events
Past Events
February MIPLA Luncheon
Tuesday, February 23 2021, 12:00PM - 1:00PM, at Virtual - Zoom
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Steven L. Permut, a shareholder at Reising Ethington P.C., will be presenting “Failed Trademarks that Enhance the English Language.” Mr. Permut is a registered patent attorney with a robust trademark practice, and he was also a professor of trademark and unfair competition law at Ave Maria School of Law. Mr. Permut’s presentation will provide a review of trademarks that have become genericized, along with strategies for advising trademark clients at the outset of the marketing and registration process.
Please email Andrea Arndt at AArndt@dickinsonwright.com your RSVP by February 16th and Andrea will send you a link to the meeting a few hours before the meeting starts, so that the information does not get lost in your inbox.
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Tuesday, January 19 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, at Virtual - Zoom
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Dr. Andrew M. Malec, Partner & Managing Director at O’Keefe and Anson E. Smuts, Director & Senior Economist at O’Keefe will present a webinar on the Economics of Intellectual Property. Dr. Malec is the Practice Leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group and is also the firm’s Chief Economist. As a practicing economist, he specializes in utilizing his economics and statistical background to assist in providing economic advisory services to litigators on complex, commercial litigation matters. He has significant litigation support experience in economic damage quantification, expert witness testimony, and valuation opinions. Dr. Malec has provided expert opinions and/or testified in state and federal courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings on a variety of litigious matters including, but not limited to, automotive recalls, breach of contract, intellectual property infringement/trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property valuation, product liability, and statistical analysis. Anson E. Smuts, CMA, CFE, CVA utilizes his strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, intellectual property, and data analysis to identify strategies for business growth and development. Mr. Smuts has assisted clients with post-acquisition disputes involving earn outs and working capital adjustments, business valuations, financial budgeting and projections, damages in intellectual property matters, damages in fiduciary duty and employment matters, and fraud investigations. In this presentation, Dr. Malec and Mr. Smuts will discuss how to monetize and protect the value of intellectual property, the derivation of royalty rates, intellectual property valuation considerations, and economic damage remedies.
Please email Andrea Arndt at AArndt@dickinsonwright.com your RSVP by January 12th and Andrea will send you a link to the meeting a few hours before the meeting starts, so that the information does not get lost in your inbox.
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Tuesday, November 17 2020, 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm, at Virtual - Zoom
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm, Adrian Cyhan and Nicole Nan of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP will be presenting “Negotiation Ethics: Principles and Practice.”
This presentation is focused on fostering ethical negotiations between parties – whether or not the participants are attorneys – and related considerations and practices. Through various hypotheticals and real-life scenarios, the speakers will examine how ethical behavior can lead to better, more productive outcomes and avoid higher costs down the road. The presenters will also explore ethical aspects of negotiations and transactional practice in general, as well as how to create and foster more ethical negotiations in various situations.
This meeting will include networking from 11:45 am – 12:15 pm, and the presentation will start at 12:15 pm.
We will be hosting this meeting virtually on Zoom. Please email Andrea Arndt at AArndt@dickinsonwright.com your RSVP by November 10th and Andrea will send you a link to the meeting a few hours before the meeting starts (so that it does not get lost in your inbox).
Please contact Frank Smith at fsmith@dickinsonwright.com with any questions concerning these meetings or visit http://mipla.org/. We look forward to virtually seeing you!
ShareOctober MIPLA Luncheon
Tuesday, October 20 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, at Virtual - Zoom
Please join us to hear from USPTO Administrative Patent Judge David McKone, who will be speaking about his experience on the USPTO Patent Trial & Appeal Board, and about how COVID-19 has affected PTAB hearings.
We will be hosting this meeting virtually on Zoom. We encourage you to join us early at 12 PM for 15 minutes of marketing through Zoom breakout rooms. Our substantive program will follow at 12:15.
Please email Andrea Arndt at AArndt@dickinsonwright.com your RSVP by October 19th and Andrea will send you a link to the meeting a few hours before the meeting starts, so that the information does not get lost in your inbox.
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Thursday, September 17 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, at Virtual - Zoom
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network, will be speaking about the management of patent risk in software, including parallels between open source technical and patent collaboration. More specifically, Mr. Bergelt will be presenting on defensive patent aggregation and the parallels between open source technical development under a collaborative model and patent risk mitigation under a similar approach. Mr. Bergelt will also address prospective solutions to enable open source hardware patent risk mitigation.
We will be hosting this meeting virtually on Zoom. Please email Andrea Arndt at AArndt@dickinsonwright.com your RSVP by September 16th and Andrea will send you a link to the meeting a few hours before the meeting starts (so that it does not get lost in your inbox).
Please contact Frank Smith at fsmith@dickinsonwright.com with any questions concerning these meetings or visit http://mipla.org/. We look forward to virtually seeing you!
Powerpoint presentation: Click here
ShareJanuary MIPLA Luncheon
Tuesday, January 28 2020, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at The Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Marc Lorelli of Brooks Kushman will be presenting: “The ‘Other’ Judicially Created Patentability Exception: Design Patent Functionality” at The Skyline Club in Southfield.
Cost – $25 members; $35 non-members
RSVP here by January 21, 2020.
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Tuesday, November 19 2019, 11:30AM - 1:00PM, at Somerset Inn, 2601 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
On Tuesday, November 19, 2010, Hiroyasu Ninomiya and Hiroshi Higuch of the Japanese Patent Attorney Association will be presenting on Japanese patent law at the Somerset Inn in Troy.
Cost – $25 members; $35 non-members
RSVP here by November 10, 2019.
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Tuesday, October 29 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at The Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
On Tuesday, October 29, Steven Susser and Tim Murphy of Carlson, Gaskey & Olds will be presenting on International Trade Commission Proceedings at The Skyline Club in Southfield.
Cost – $25 members; $35 non-members
RSVP here by October 22, 2019
Share2019 MIPLA Judge’s Banquet and Golf/Tennis Outing
Monday, August 19 2019, 11:00AM - 9:00PM, at Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Download the Judge’s Banquet Sign-up Form
Share2019 Spring Fling
Friday, June 07 2019, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, at Detroit Axe - 344 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI
See attached flier for additional info. Please RSVP to Chris Smith (csmith@brookskushman.com) by
May 24, 2019
May MIPLA Luncheon
Tuesday, May 21 2019, 11:30PM - 1:00PM, at Andiamo Restaurant, Bloomfield Hills
On May 21, Brian Levin from the Department of Justice will provide an overview of the latest cyber and IP threats, including data breaches, malware, and insider theft. He will also cover the importance of attorneys developing relationships with law enforcement in advance of a cyber incident or IP theft, as well as the importance of alerting law enforcement as soon as possible after an incident does occur. He will also address common concerns and misconceptions associated with involving law enforcement in these matters.
Andiamo Bloomfield Hills
6676 Telegraph Rd
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48301
April MIPLA Luncheon
Tuesday, April 30 2019, 11:30PM - 1:00PM, at The Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield
On April 30, Susan Kornfield of Bodman PLC will be presenting an update on copyright, trademarks, right of publicity, and the First Amendment with respect to intellectual property.
The Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield
ShareFebruary MIPLA Luncheon
Wednesday, February 27 2019, 12:00PM - 1:00PM, at Somerset Inn, Troy, MI
A Powerpoint document of the presentation can be found below:
MIPLA presentation
Joop Elzas and Robbert Keij of the Netherlands-based firm Arnold & Siedsma will present an Update on European Trademark Law, including:
(1) the European system and the legislative changes that have been adopted over the past few years;
(2) some recent relevant cases of the European Court of Justice; and
(3) the developments around Brexit.
Discussion with Acting Register of Copyrights
Thursday, February 21 2019, 2:00PM - 6:00PM, at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Karyn A. Temple, the acting Register of Copyrights, will give a presentation on the current state of the Copyright Office A panel discussion and cocktail reception will follow.
Space is limited. Tickets are complimentary with a requested $10 donation at the door.
Please be considerate when RSVP’ing. Cancelation will be accepted up to 3 days prior.
Please see the RSVP link in the flyer. The event password is “copyright”.
registarOfCopyrightsVisit
February 21, 2019
2:00 – 6:00 PM
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
651 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit MI
September MIPLA Luncheon
Friday, September 07 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at Skyline Club (2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075)
MICHIGAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION
Presents
September Lunch & Learn
Mary Denison – the USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks will be speaking on the “State of the Trademark Office.”
Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
Friday, September 7, 2018
11:30 – 1pm
Please RSVP to Chris Smith (csmith@brookskushman.com) or Tiye Greene (tgreene@brookskushman.com) by September 2, 2018.
$25 members / $30 non-members
Ms. Denison joined the USPTO in 2011 as Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations where she was responsible for USPTO trademark application, legal examination, and registration processes. She has led outreach to the trademark legal community, small businesses, and applicants without legal counsel, and has been an active participant in meetings with the world’s largest trademark offices, promoting projects aimed at harmonizing trademark practices and procedures.
Please join us in welcoming her!
2018 MIPLA Judge’s Banquet and Golf/Tennis Outing
Monday, August 20 2018, 11:00AM - 9:00PM, at Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI
ShareWorld IP Day Michigan at MSU College of Law
Thursday, April 26 2018, 8:30AM - 1:00PM, at MSU College of Law
(Note: this is a 3rd party event and is not sponsored by MIPLA)
Join MSU’s A-CAPP Center, International Business Center, and Global Food Law for a half-day event in recognition of World IP Day. Participants will engage in a networking lunch and three discussion panels, Packaging Challenges and Opportunities, Protecting Your IP on E-Commerce, and Emerging Markets: Best Practices for IP Issues.
http://a-capp.msu.edu/content/world-ip-day-michigan
For questions or additional event information, please contact Kari Kammel kkammel@msu.edu
ShareDesign Day
Wednesday, April 25 2018, 8:30AM - 5:00PM, at Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO
Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional USPTO
300 River Place Drive
Suite 2900
Detroit MI 48207
Learn about new USPTO developments
ID5 initiative
Hague System from WIPO’s perspective
Webinar and Live Panel
Best Practices, and more!
Please register: https://www.ipo.org/index.php/2013/03/uspto-design-day/ Questions? Call us at: 313-446-4800
ShareChina IP Road Show with Conrad Wong
Tuesday, April 24 2018, 2:00PM - 4:00PM, at Next Energy Auditorium
Please join AutoHarvest, TechTown Detroit, and Next Energy as they welcome James O. Wilson, Assistant Regional Director from the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Conrad Wong, Attorney-Advisor, China IP Team from the Office of Policy and International Affairs of USPTO. The program will include a presentation and discussion on the differences between Chinese and U.S. IP law, the USPTO IP Attaché program, seizure statistics, and intellectual property enforcement challenges in China.
Space is limited, please register in advance.
Parking is available on first come, first serve, basis at the TechTown Detroit parking lot located off of Amsterdam St., between Cass Ave. and Woodward Ave.
Next Energy Auditorium
461 Burroughs St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Questions? Please call 313-446-4800.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assisting-us-rights-holders-and-protecting-their-ip-in-china-tickets-45048709904
ShareApril MIPLA Luncheon (Including Vote on New MIPLA Officers for 2018-2019 and Amendment to the Bylaws)
Tuesday, April 17 2018, 11:30am - 12:45pm, at Maggiano's in Troy
Protecting brands from online threats is vital in today’s digital economy. The ease of online international transactions and the ubiquity of social media complicates brand protection. Brett Heavner will present case studies illustrating practical approaches to domain name disputes, online counterfeit sales, phishing scams, social media, key word purchasing, and international policing programs.
Please note that we will also be taking this opportunity to vote on the new slate of MIPLA Officers for 2018-2019, as well as an amendment to MIPLA bylaws.
Speaker(s): Brett Heavner of Finnegan & Henderson
Topic(s): Trademark Enforcement Strategies for the Digital Age
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