Events

    • Patent Marking: The Forest Group Decision & Beyond
      Presented by Brenda Leeds Binder, Fish & Richardson P.C.
      (Presented in conjunction with the Canadian Bar Association Technology & IP Subsection)   

      Canadian patent owners and licensees are closely watching the impact of the US Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Forest Group, Inc. v. Bon Tool Co.  The decision has sparked controversy and triggered a surge of false marking lawsuits. With potential liability of up to $500 for each mismarked product, many patent owners and licensees have questions about false patent marking laws, and the scope of liability in the US.
       

      Please join us for an update on false patent marking laws in the US and Canada for Canadian patent owners and licensees.
       

      Brenda Leeds Binder is counsel with Fish & Richardson’s Silicon Valley office. Ms. Binder’s practice includes patent prosecution and licensing in the areas of mechanical devices, oil and gas technology, medical devices, computer software, semiconductor fabrication processes, web-based applications, comestible processes, MEMS devices and printer hardware. Ms. Binder has experience conducting intellectual property due diligence, non-infringement and invalidity opinion work and licensing.  She has spoken to numerous legal and industry groups on patent topics including the Banff Venture Forum Intellectual Property Workshop, Canadian Institute “Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Energy Sector” Conference and to the Licensing Executives Society.
       

      Date:           Thursday, May 27, 2010
       

      Time:           12:00 noon (informal lunch with 45 minute presentation followed by questions)
       

      Note New Location:
      Canadian Bar Association
      1725, 311 – 6 Ave SW, Calgary
      Tel. 403-218-4316  
      Please contact Richard Stobbe, Chapter Chair, with any questions: rstobbe@brownleelaw.com
       

      Registration:
      Please Pre- Register by May 21st via email at cmaccallum@brownleelaw.com
      Members Free
      Non-Members:  $10.00
       

    • Thursday, March 11, 2010. Noon - 1 pm. The Brownlee Technology & IP Group will present a lunch seminar from noon to 1 pm.
      Strategic Advice: Intellectual Property in 2010
      Join us to learn about:
      ·         Freedom to Use & Patent Infringement – Top strategies to navigate the patent minefield.
      ·         Facebook, Blogs & Employee Privacy – What’s the law in Alberta?
      ·         Q & A – bring your IP questions to our experts
      For details and registration fees send an email here with your contact details.  
        

 

    • February 23, 2010. Richard Stobbe presents on the topic of ”Introduction to Intellectual Property and Licensing” to the University of Calgary MDSC 677 Masters of Biotechnology class - Biotechnology Commercialization.

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    • Thursday, February 25, 2010.  Noon - 1 pm.   Richard Stobbe is speaking at a Brownlee LLP Tech & IP Group lunch seminar on the subject of “The Law of iPhone Apps“: Join us for a review of smartphone applications including: trade-marks, copyright, patents, licensing, app lawsuits, development agreements and IP protection strategies. Cost: $15. Lunch Provided. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Please contact jguinchard@brownleelaw.com to register.  Location: Brownlee Downtown Office: 2000, 530 - 8th Ave SW Calgary.


    • Richard Stobbe is speaking on the subject of “Apps: The Legal Side” at The Vancouver iPhone Forum: November 24, 2009 Downtown Vancouver.  The Vancouver iPhone Forum is for business leaders, educators, designers, and developers to share knowledge, personal experience, and best practice for doing business on Apple’s Touch Platform. See: New Media BC for further details and registration.
    • Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Licensing Executives Society.  The Brownlee Technology & IP Group is pleased to host Martin Kratz, Partner at Bennett Jones who will present on the subject of “CleanTech Licensing“. To register, please contact Richard Stobbe.
    • Thursday, May 14, 2009 - IP Seminar. The Brownlee Technology & IP Group will present a breakfast seminar from 8:30 to 10:00 am. “Intellectual Property in Turbulent Times“
      • IP Licenses & Bankruptcy - an update on the law in Canada
      • ®eBranding - practical issues in rebranding, and planning for the future of your brand
      • Trade Secrets & the Departing Employee - practical tips on the law of trade secrets and employees
    • Register by sending an email here with your contact details. Registration fee: $10.00
    • April 23, 2009. 10 Cases / 10 Clauses Presented by Richard P.W. Stobbe, Brownlee LLP and George Wowk, Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP. Join two experienced practitioners as they review 10 cases and 10 common clauses in licensing agreements. Covering such terms as joint ownership of IP, liquidated damages, specifying injunctive relief by contract, patent exhaustion and more. Practical, focused, fast-paced.
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        • April 1, 2009 - BioAlberta Event (Edmonton): See: http://www.bioalberta.com/events_details.asp?ID=132 
        • March 31. 2009 Richard Stobbe will be presenting on Intellectual Property Protection and Licensing, to the University of Calgary Masters of Biotechnology Commercialization class.
        • October 23, 2008: Brownlee LLP hosted the LES Calgary Chapter Meeting on the topic of: “How to Recession-Proof Your Licenses: IP & Bankruptcy”, Presented by Monica Sharma, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
        • Wednesday April 2, 2008 4-7pm. Michael Geist speaking in Calgary: “Toward a Hands-On Approach to the Internet: Exploring Creativity and Knowledge Sharing and Copyright Implications” For registration, see: This Link 
        • Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - IP Seminar. The Brownlee Technology & IP Group will present a breakfast seminar from 8:30 to 10:00 am. “Business & Technology::Technology & Business”: Business Online (e-commerce law updates, online contracting, protecting IP in the digital realm); Employee Surveillance & Privacy Issues (what are the issues and best practices in the field of employee surveillance and privacy); Effective Online Brand Management (update on the law of trade-marks online)
        • Register by sending an email here with your contact details. Note the new time of 8:30 to 10:00 am.  
        • Open Source: Software, Biotech & Beyond December 12, 2007, Richard Stobbe is presenting to the Licensing Executives Society, Edmonton Chapter, Faculty Club University of Alberta.
        • Intellectual Property Law in a Nutshell Thursday, November 22 - Presented from Calgary
          This session covers the basics on Intellectual Property (IP) for small and medium-sized businesses and offers tips on: copyright, trade-marks, domain names, licensing; IP on the Internet; protecting the IP assets of your business; managing IP ownership issues with employees and contractors; and patents and confidential information.           Presented by: Richard P.W. Stobbe, Lawyer, Registered Trade-mark Agent – Brownlee LLP For Business Link: The Canada Business Service Centre for Alberta  
        • Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - IP Seminar. The Brownlee Technology & IP Group will present a breakfast seminar from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Topics will include: Software Patents: Strategies & Updates;  International Trade-mark Issues: Protecting Your Brand Across the Border and Overseas; IP Due Diligence: Buying & Selling Intellectual Assets. Register by sending an email here with your contact details.  
        • Wednesday April 25, 2007 - Richard Stobbe presenting “Protecting International Trade-Marks and Brands: Strategies and Stories” to the Organization of Women in Trade 
        • Wednesday April 11, 2007 - Brownlee LLP hosting “Patent Trolls or Patent Licensing: Is there a difference in tactics or just nomenclature?” Presented by Grant W. Lynds, PEng, LLB, Gowlings for LES
        • Tuesday April 3, 2007 - Richard Stobbe presenting “Internet Law and Order” Review of the law of the Internet for Canadian business, including domain names, copyright on the Internet, e-commerce law, online agreements, and a look at recent legal developments in the Internet context. For Business Link: The Canada Business Service Centre for Alberta
        • Wednesday March 14, 2007 - Richard Stobbe presenting “Open Source Software Issues” to the Licensing Executives Society.
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