Location:
Latham & Watkins Conference Center, 34th Floor of Sears Tower 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Program Topic:
Trademarks and Keyword Advertising: Fair Use on The Web
Description:
The presentation will begin with a mock oral argument focusing on keyword ads appearing on a search engine. Parties represented in the argument will include the
trademark owner, the search engine, and various advertisers, including competitors and critics of the trademark owner. The hosts will then lead a discussion to
highlight issues raised by courts in these types of cases, including whether keying ads to trademark terms constitutes trademark use, whether such ads create a
likelihood of confusion (including initial interest confusion), and the role of defenses such as fair use and nominative use. Written materials will be distributed at
the meeting.
Participants
Moderator: David R. Melton, Foley & Lardner LLP
January Program
Meeting: The Claim Construction Game
January 17, 2008
Location:
Jenner & Block LLP 330 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Topic:
The Claim Construction Game
Description:
Edward D. Manzo will host the Claim Construction Game -- a gameshow type program on claim construction issues, highlighting recent changes in Federal Circuit
law.
Participants
Host: Edward D. Manzo
Scorekeeper: The Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly