Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

Intellectual Property Practice Group – Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), San Diego
May 8, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Arterra, Marriott Del Mar

The new rules and patent reform legislation appear stopped for now, but “anti-patent” case law is mounting, new IDS rules are imminent, and whether you’re company prosecutes patents, litigates patents or licenses patents, you’re going to need know how to adapt to this rapidly changing legal environment. Come join us for a lively discussion of where we go from here. The meeting will be followed by a social hour.

Please contact Sara McKibben to register. The meeting is open to all inhouse counsel and there is no cost for this event.

Intellectual Property Law for the High Technology Industry
Explore some of the most common intellectual property issues faced by engineers, managers, and other professionals working in the high technology industry. Gain the knowledge of IP law that will help you plan and organize an effective IP portfolio. Knobbe Martens Partner, Sabing Lee, along with other guest speakers will present. Learn about topics that include:

Recognizing different types of IP
Identifying protectable IP
Minimizing the risk of infringing a competitor's patent
Maximizing patent value through licensing or enforcement

Please click here for a flyer with more info and to register for this event.

OCTANe Virtual Worlds: Innovating & Investing in the Metaverse
Tuesday, April 8
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
UCI Bren Hall

Bring your questions and join the panel of digerati for an exploration of how organizations are using virtuality for collaboration, branding, R&D, recruiting and research. Speakers will include:

Denis Browne, Sr. VP, SAP Labs
Mary Ellen Gordon, Founder, Market Truths
Crista Lopez, Associate Professor, UCI, Information & Computer Sciences
Christian Renaud, Chief Architect, Cisco
Linda Zimmer (Moderator), CEO, Marcom:Interactive

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Avoiding Patent Pitfalls
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Location: 2040 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Knobbe Conference Center
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Intellectual property, particularly patents, are crucial assets for any entrepreneur starting a new business. However, too often mistakes are made that either jeopardize a company's patent rights or overlook the impact of another party's patents on the company's ability to do business. Learn how to avoid the IP surprises that can kill an investment during due diligence and how to best position your company's IP and maximize its value. Sabing Lee, Andrew Douglas and Andrew Kimmel, Partners with Knobbe Martens, will address the following important topics:

Why obtaining a patent doesn't give you the ability to sell your product?
How to avoid activities that can cause a loss of patent rights?
How to minimize the risks of infringing third party patents?
How to secure ownership in your company's IP
What scope of protection should your patents be seeking?
How to allocate your investment dollars effectively on your IP strategy?

Licensing Executives Society: Silicon Valley (LES-SVC)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

They're kicking off our 2008 calendar of events with a luncheon sponsored by Genentech Inc. on Wednesday, January 30th, at the South San Francisco Conference Center. Jeff Jonker, Director of Business Development at Genentech, has assembled a panel of executives to discuss "Building a Biotech Portfolio: The Role of Licensing and Collaborations". The panel will focus on the role that licensing and collaboration plays in building and sustaining a product portfolio in the biotech industry. Panel participants will be drawn from senior management to get their perspective on how licensing fits into the broader business.

For more information, go to: http://www.les-svc.org/events.html or contact Julie Alsing - LES Silicon Valley Chapter Coordinator for information and registration julie@alsing.net or (510) 223-7810 or www.les-svc.org

Negotiating The Preferred Stock Term Sheet
Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN)
November 1 - Orange County
November 8 - Los Angeles

Join TCVN in their roundtable workshop series specifically designed to address key issues in the formation, organization and execution of any early stage company.

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TiE Institute- Protect Your Inventions, Commercialize Your Ideas and Maximize Their Value: 10 Ways a Good Intellectual Property Lawyer Can Help
Wednesday, November 7
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main St., 2nd Floor
Irvine , CA 92614

Come learn about the most common IP issues and mistakes that are faced by engineers, managers and others working in the technology industry. Knobbe Martens partners Sheila Swaroop, John Grover, Sabing Lee and Irfan Lateef will be speaking.

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GREEN - Delivering Cleantech Solutions
Igniting Technology Seminar Series
Tuesday, November 13
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calit2 Building at the University of California, Irvine
Join Calit2 and Knobbe Martens to learn:

How how emerging cleantech solutions represent the next big wave of innovation
See green technologies under development
Realize real-world economic and societal applications
Discover emerging opportunities for business/university collaboration

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Association of Corporate Counsel (ACCA) SD - IP Practice Group Meeting
October 2, 2007
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Knobbe Martens will be hosting an IP Practice Group meeting for in-house counsel on Tuesday , October 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come meet your Intellectual Property colleagues for a discussion of hot topics, "To file an ESD or not to file an ESD - that is the question!" (or "there is no question?") followed by a social hour. There is no cost to attend and ACCA membership is not required.

Please contact Sara McKibben at sara.mckibben@kmob.com to register.

IP Impact: Intellectual Property Law Gets Down to Business
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A one-day conference that will examine the latest issues at the intersection of IP, business and finance.

Topics will include:

How to manage complex patent infringement litigation – war stories from corporate counsel
Open source update and IP strategies for software companies
The current state of IPOs
What a mock due diligence looks like from the VC vs. company perspectives
IP-related headline news and cases that will impact technology companies
Business strategies in view of the new patent rules
Congressional patent law changes update

6.0 hours of MCLE will be available for attorneys.

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 788-1234
www.sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com

New Patent Rules Seminar - View Seminar Online
September 20, 2007
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

New Patent Rules Will Affect Your Company’s Patent Strategy
On August 21, 2007, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced new rules that will affect your company's intellectual property portfolio strategies and the dollars your company spends on patents. The new rules become effective on November 1, 2007. Join us to learn about short-term strategies that should be implemented well in advance of November 1, 2007 and for long term strategies to maximize the strength and value of your IP portfolio under the new rules.

Presenters:
John Grover, Partner, Knobbe Martens
Jarom Kesler, Associate, Knobbe Martens

Cost: Complimentary
1.0 hour of MCLE credit will be available for lawyers.

TiECon Southwest 2007 - Entrepreneurship: Now, New, Next
Saturday, September 15, 2007
DoubleTree Hotel, Anaheim

TiECon Southwest 2007 is packed with exciting panel sessions and inspiring keynote speakers by world-class experts. Don't miss TiECon Southwest, the biggest event for entrepreneurs in Southern California. Panel topics include: Entrepreneurship 101, Opportunities in Life Sciences, Business Opportunities In India, Venture Capital Update, Global Media & Technology, and Future Technologies. Knobbe Martens will be sponsoring the conference. In addition, Adeel Akhtar, a partner with Knobbe Martens, will be speaking.

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ACCA-SoCal - Roundtable - Protecting and Enforcing Your Brands and On-Line Content
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Protecting your company's trademarks and copyrights from infringement on the Internet and in the marketplace is a constant and difficult challenge. In addition to brand identification and registration issues, the program will cover effective strategies against cyber squatting, phishing, keywords, counterfeiting and other cyber-assaults. The discussion will also include practical insight for dealing with domain name dispute proceedings, effective use of VeRO (Verified Rights Owner) programs, U.S. Customs and other resources. Copyright, trademark and unfair competition litigation strategies, both proactive and reactive, will also be discussed. Lynda Zadra-Symes and Jeff Van Hoosear, both partners at Knobbe Martens, will lead the discussion.

1.5 hours of CLE will be available for attorneys

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WEB 3.0 - Igniting Technology Seminar Series
Thursday, June 21
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calit2 Building at the University of California, Irvine

It's the game web. It’s the ubiquitous 3D browser. It’s the next major transformation of the Internet experience.

Join Calit2 and Knobbe Martens to learn:

How games and virtual worlds will drive the future world wide web
Experience 3D virtual social environments
Realize real-world economic and educational applications
Discover emerging opportunities for business-university collaboration

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Patent Protection Breakfast Seminar
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Frustrated With Patent Rejections?
Join us to discover strategies that expedite patent issuance. In our seminar, we will discuss what you can do to reduce rejections, improve the scope of your patent protection, and increase the value of your patent rights. Additionally, we will discuss techniques that will impress potential investors and will prepare you for the investment evaluation process.

Presenters:
John King, Partner, Knobbe Martens
Daniel Altman, Partner, Knobbe Martens

1.0 hour of MCLE credit will be available for lawyers.

Innovative IP Strategies Seminar for Executives and Investors in Canada
Cost Efficient Patent Strategies for Early-Stage Startups
May 31, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear for a seminar on “How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S.” You will learn how to maximize the value of your patent portfolio and increase your company's market share in the United States. Presentation topics will include:

Creative patent strategies for maximizing competitive value, including licensing and enforcement techniques
Identifying and prioritizing patentable inventions and avoiding loss of patent rights
Latest developments in U.S. patent law, including proposed patent legislation before the U.S. Congress; rule changes being considered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; and high profile case decisions such as RIM vs. NTP and KSR vs. Teleflex
Insights into preparing and executing IP due diligence in the U.S.
How to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of others

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
Canada
(604) 683-1234
http://vancouver.hyatt.com

Look Before You Launch! - IP Crash Course
May 24, 2007
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar

Join Knobbe Martens and the San Diego Software Industry Council (SDSIC) for the first workshop in an intellectual property series for software companies.

Come get answers to the most important pre-product launch questions!

It’s the product that will take you and your company to the next level. It is the next big thing in your industry. It is the key to putting you on the cover of Business Week. This informative, immersion workshop offers an insider’s look into everything you need to know about protecting your IP before you launch. Knowing the potential IP pitfalls and how to deal with them by taking early action can make the difference between a successful product launch and a typical crash and burn.

Software industry executives and entrepreneurs along with partners from Knobbe Martens will provide an insider’s look at the IP issues every company needs to know in a pre-launch stage. Panelists will include: Sam Talpalatsky, Conexant; Steve Platt, Basepoint Analytics; Greg Benson, Glenbrook Assoc., Inc.; John Carson, Knobbe Martens; and Tom Arno, Knobbe Martens.
For more information, please contact Sara McKibben, Director of Business Development, Knobbe Martens at sara.mckibben@kmob.com or 949-721-2941.

Need to Protect Your New Idea or Design? UCI Extension Seminar
April 13 & 14, 2007

Come learn about the most common IP issues that are faced by engineers, managers and others working in the high technology industry. This seminar will be held at the UCI Learning Center in Orange from 8:30am to 5:30pm on April 13 and 14, 2007. Knobbe lawyers Sabing H. Lee, Lee Henderson, Mike Guiliana, Bruce Itchkawitz, Irfan Lateef, Sheila Swaroop, Glen Nuttall, John Heal and Abraham Chuang will be speaking. Please click here for a flyer with more info and to register for this event.

2nd Annual Conference on Corporate Intellectual Property in China
Strategically Managing Your Patents to Gain a Competitive Edge
April 26 & 27, 2007

This two-day conference is designed to sharpen your licensing strategies and skills. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet your peers and learn best practices for how to successfully manage IP resources to maximize the value for both your and your licensee's business. Knobbe lawyers, Daniel Altman, Paul Stewart, Linda Liu, Paul Conover, and Abraham Chuang, will be conducting a mock deposition and hearing at the conference in Shanghai, China.

Hilton Shanghai Hotel
No. 250 Hua Shan Road
Shanghai, China 200040
Tel: 86-21-6248 0000

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Recent Developments, Strategies and Tactics in IP Damages Law
March 27, 2007

The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will be holding a national conference in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center on March 27. This conference is intended for in-house counsel, outside counsel, and their clients who wish to obtain an in-depth understanding of the current state of the law and how it affects both remedies in IP litigation and formulation of an overall IP business strategy. Knobbe Martens lawyers, Karen Weil and Joseph Re, will be presenting a damages mock trial. Please visit www.ipo.org/damages for more information and to register for this event.

Knobbe Martens Litigation Partner, Joseph R. Re, will be speaking at the IQPC 3rd Patent Strategies Conference on "Current Issues in Damages in IP Litigation." The conference will be held at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel in New York City.

Attend this conference to learn about real-world best practices for:

One Step Ahead of the Crisis: Innovative Technology Solutions for Disaster Preparedness
March 1, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calit2 Building at the University of California, Irvine
Program Details

Disaster preparedness requires seamless communication for decision-makers to stay one step ahead of the crisis. Calit2 at UCI has built a test bed that allows industry partners and crisis responders to refine their software and hardware technologies. Join Knobbe Martens and Calit2 to learn about this new proving ground for emerging research innovations, see demonstrations of the Evac-Pack, mobile sensing platforms, people counters and other technological prototypes, and discover opportunities for collaboration and product investment. To register go to: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=119278

Calculating & Proving Patent Damages
Beyond the Usual Course of Action for Pursuit and Defense in a Patent Infringement Case
Law Seminars International
February 26-27, 2007
San Francisco, CA
The Hotel Monoco

A two-day conference that will explore the data that is useful in understanding a damage analysis: where to look for it, and how to use it successfully. Knobbe Martens litigation partner, Karen Vogel Weil, will present “The Process of Selecting and Working with the Damages Expert.” For more information, please visit http://www.lawseminars.com/seminars/07PDAMCA.php .

Patent Law Institute 2007: The Impact of Recent Developments on Your Practice
January 29 & 30, 2007

Bloomberg Intellectual Property Symposium A one-day program that will update you on the latest developments in IP law. A panel of industry experts will present on a variety of topics. Knobbe Martens partners, Dale Hunt, Ph.D. and Adeel Akhtar, will present on "Managing Information and Risks: Product Launch, Third-Party Patents, and Opinions of Counsel. " The event will be held Friday, November 10, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information, please go to: http://www.bloomberg.com/promo/Sept/20925352/seminar.html

This November, join the OCTANe Foundation for Innovation, in partnership with the University of California, as they examine and display current and future medical device and diagnostic innovations. At this inaugural event, leading medical device companies, start-ups, and research leaders from nine UC campuses will discuss promising technology applications and emerging trends in the medical device space. With participation from FDA, IBM, AMO, Edwards Life Sciences, CardioNet, Orqis Medical, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear and many many more, this will be a unique educational forum for the exchange of ideas among public and private medical device companies, doctors, scientists with leading venture capital firms intertwined throughout the program. Truly a must attend event for the medical device and diagnostic industry!

IP Impact 2006 - Intellectual Property Gets Down to Business
Friday, October 20, 2006
Join us for a one-day conference that will examine the latest issues at the intersection of IP, business and finance. Topics will include:

Automotive Aftermarket Seminar
Friday, September 29, 2006
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Place roadblocks and speed bumps in the paths of potential counterfeiters
and copyists!

Join us to learn from industry experts, including corporate counsel at
Oakley, Inc., who will share their insight and personal experiences as to
how you can help your company protect its intellectual property rights and
enforce them against your competitors. The seminar will teach you the forms
of intellectual property protection available to your company, how your
company can reap the benefits of this protection as well as how to utilize
your intellectual property to limit counterfeits. You will also discover the
best practices for registering your products with U.S. Customs.

*MCLE credit will be available for corporate counsel.

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Sheraton Suites Fairplex Hotel
601 West McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 622-2220

Telemedicine Comes of Age: Network Technology Supports a New Model of Care
September 14, 2006

Igniting Technology, showcases entrepreneurial research opportunities. Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear will be sponsoring in partnership with the UC Irvine division of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology. Gerard von Hoffmann, a partner at Knobbe Martens, will moderate along with panelists Ralph Clayman, M.D., Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at UCI Medical Center, Michael Berns, Ph.D., Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Founder of Beckman Laser Institute and Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, and Ronald Fellman, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of BF Technologies, Inc. The panel will discuss the advances in wireless, high-speed Internet links, next generation two-way video and wireless communications that are expanding the boundaries of science and medicine. Networking and a light buffet will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6:30 p.m. Please click here for more information and to register for this event.

Modern Licensing Law Conference - July 13 & 14, 2006
This two-day conference aims to provide licensing executives and attorneys with an opportunity to develop a more solid work knowledge of the business and legal factors that must be addressed to achieve a mutually beneficial licensing arrangement. Diane M. Reed, a partner with Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, will be present on Royalty Terms, Audits and Alternative Structures. Click here for more information and to register for this event.

Special IP Focus Series at Loyola Law School - June 23, 2006
This program will explain and critique the current European Patent Office (EPO) Post-Grant Opposition procedure as well as explore the wisdom of adopting a similar procedure in the United States. Patent attorneys, Corporate IP Counsel and all intellectual property specialists from the business, financial, investment and academic community are urged to attend. Knobbe Martens' Partner, Andrew Simpson, will be moderating the panel entitled "How Well Does Post Grant Opposition Work in the EPO?". The program will be held at the Loyola Law School campus in Los Angeles from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 6 Hours of MCLE credit will be available.

Association of Corporate Counsel (ACCA) SD - IP Practice Group Meeting - June 21, 2006
Knobbe Martens lawyers, Boris Zelkind, Fred Berretta, John Carson, Drew Hamilton and Joseph Reisman, will be hosting an IP Practice Group meeting for in-house counsel at Qualcomm's facility in San Diego on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The topic will be: "How Recent Supreme Court Precedent Affects Your Corporation's Patent Licensing Strategies and the Overall Value of Your Patent Portfolio". There is no cost to attend and ACCA membership is not required.

MDMA 12th Annual Meeting - June 14 & 15, 2006
The Medical Device Manufacturer's Association (MDMA) Annual Meeting will be held June 14 and 15 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel on the waterfront near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. MDMA's Meeting will bring together industry leaders, members of Congress, and senior administration officials to address the opportunities and challenges facing the medical technology sector. The meeting will attract more than 130 attendees and a host of distinguished speakers. Knobbe Martens' Partner, Steve Jensen, will be speaking June 15 on "Effective Patent Strategies: Obtaining and Licensing Patents and Procuring Clearance Options." Other speakers will include Dr. von Eschenbach, Acting Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration; Dr. McClellan, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; and Dr. Schultz, Director, Center for Devices & Radiological Health.
Please visit http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=92984 for more information and to register for this event.

USC IP Law Institute Conference - May 23, 2006
Knobbe Martens is cosponsoring this one-day event that will be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel where the IP industry's top legal experts and practitioners will focus on key legal and business issues in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, international IP and related fields. Ninth Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski and Jim Malackowski of Ocean Tomo are featured speakers. In addition, Karen Weil , Knobbe Martens Partner, will be moderating one of the panel sessions . Don't miss your opportunity to get creative ideas, real-world, proven solutions and up-to-the-minute information on the crucial challenges facing IP experts! Please click here for a flyer and to register for this event.

Harvard Entrepreneurs Conference - May 8, 2006
Learn how to capitalize on economic globalization by attending "Entrepreneurs: Create Global Success," the 22nd Annual Entrepreneurs Conference presented by the Orange County alumni of the Harvard Business School. The Entrepreneurs Conference is dedicated to fostering success in the creation, financing, management, and expansion of new and established business enterprises. Knobbe Martens will be sponsoring this event and Partner, John R. King, will be speaking.

The International Technology Law Association Annual Conference, May 4 & 5, 2006
Knobbe Martens will be co-sponsoring the International Technology Law Association (formerly Computer Law Association) 35th Annual World Computer and Internet Law Congress and Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Fairmont Hotel. John M. Carson, a Knobbe Martens Partner, is the current Secretary of ITechLaw and will be attending the conference along with Partners, Eric Nelson and Amy Christensen Chun. This two-day program will focus on a variety of timely subjects within the information technology arena as well as provide an excellent opportunity to network. Please click here for more information and to register for this event.

Need to Protect Your New Idea or Design? UCI Extension Seminar - April 28 & 29, 2006
Come learn about the most common IP issues that are faced by engineers, managers and others working in the high technology industry. This seminar will be held at the UCI Learning Center in Orange from 8:30am to 5:30pm on April 28 and 29, 2006. Sabing H. Lee, J.D., a partner at Knobbe Martens, will be speaking along with fellow Knobbe lawyers, Lee Henderson, Sheila Swaroop, Irfan Lateef, Mike Guiliana, Bruce Itchkawitz, Glen Nuttall, Abe Chuang and John Heal . Please click here for a flyer with more info and to register for this event.

Worldwide Piracy Prevention Conference - April 24 & 25, 2006
Get the latest on prevention and initiatives, and develop the most effective methods and plans to combat piracy for your client. The event will focus on the film, music, software, gaming, broadcasting and publishing industries. Lynda Zadra-Symes, a partner at Knobbe Martens, will be speaking. The conference will be held at the Renaissance Montura Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Please visit www.americanconference.com/piracyprev for more information and to register for the event.

Wireless Patient Monitoring in Hospital Environments:
Can Patients Rely on Fast Advancing Technologies?

Knobbe Martens will host the AeA meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Join us for an informative breakfast seminar that will introduce you to the technical and logistical challenges of delivering a wireless product for critical patient care applications. Speakers are James Welch, VP Systems Engineering of Masimo Corp. a leading high-tech provider of medical devices and Dr. Paul Curry, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, HOAG Hospital. A product demonstration will help attendees better understand the technology.

Computational Biology: Innovative Research Ignites Successful Startup - April 6, 2006

This will be the first of a four-part series, called Igniting Technology, which showcases entrepreneurial research opportunities. Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear will be sponsoring in partnership with the UC Irvine division of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology. James Hill, M.D., partner at Knobbe Martens, will be moderating, accompanied by panelists, G. Wesley Hatfield, Rick Lathrop and Dave Schetter. The event will be held at the Calit2 Building at the University of California, Irvine.

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear will be hosting a seminar, entitled "Show me the Money! Realizing the Value of Your IP" in conjunction with CONNECT at the Estancia Hotel in La Jolla from 8:00-11:00am. The Seminar will examine key issues at the intersection of intellectual property, business and finance. Entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives and in-house counsel will learn about the pros and cons of investing in companies in litigation, damages valuation, valuation of licensing, and post-investment and acquisition strategies. Please visit http://www.connect.org/programs/rta/index.htm for more information and to register for the event.

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear is hosting a Frontiers in Science lunch meeting from 12:00-1:30pm in San Diego at CONNECT's office. Dr. Andrew McCulloch, Professor and Chair of Bioengineering at UCSD will be presenting. Dr. McCulloch will discuss computational models and techniques developed in his laboratory over the past 15-20 years for integrating functionally across interacting biological processes and structurally across scales of biological organization. Please visit http://www.connect.org/programs/frontiersinscience/index.htm for more information and to register for the event.

Please join us for a one-day conference that will examine the issues at the intersection of intellectual property, business and finance.

Friday, October 14, 2005
Hyatt Regency
5 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415 788 1234

Sharpening Patent Enforcement Tactics To Put Yourself In Control Of Multinational Litigation

Dr. Bernhard Virnekäs, European patent attorney, GPC Biotech AG
Catriona Hammer, Senior IP Counsel - Protein Separations, Discovery Systems & Molecular Diagnostics, GE Healthcare
Dr Frank Burkert, European patent attorney, Bayer HealthCare AG
Vito A. Canuso III, Partner, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
John B. Sganga, Partner, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Douglas G. Muehlhauser, Partner, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Dr. Katherine Cohen, European patent attorney Head of Intellectual Property & Licensing, Intercell AG
Neil Thomas PhD, Director Intellectual Property & Technology, bioXell SpA
Michaela Ahlberg, General Counsel - Vice President, Nobel Biocare

This seminar is ideal for company executives and in-house counsel interested in maximizing valuations through key patent strategies. At the same time, investors can use these strategies to evaluate IP of a target or portfolio company. Participants will especially benefit from the discussions between company experts and investors relative to IP due diligence.

The Surprise No Manager Wants:
Assessing Risk and Avoiding Disaster From Adverse Patents March 23, 2004
7:30-9:30 am
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

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Strategies for Obtaining and Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S.
Join us for a one-day seminar in Tokyo or Osaka to get answers on how to achieve effective results in prosecuting and litigating your IP rights in the U.S. You will learn from lawyers with decades of experience practicing IP law.

Tuesday, March 9th
Tokyo, Japan
Crowne Plaza Metropolitan (near Ikebukuro station)

Join us and learn about recent developments that make the protection of trademark and designs easier and more economical.

Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, San Francisco Office
201 California Street, Suite 1150, San Francisco

Building an International Trademark and Design Portfolio Join us and learn about recent developments that make the protection of trademark and designs easier and more economical.

Thursday, June 5, 2003
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, Orange County Office
2040 Main Street, 14th Floor, Irvine

Thursday, June 12, 2003
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, San Diego Office
550 West C Street, Suite 1200, San Diego

Join us for this exciting seminar and get answers to your questions about enforcement of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret rights from lawyers with decades of experience in these specialized fields.

Wednesday, May 21, 2003
11:30am - 2:00pm
Embassy Suites Hotel, Temecula

U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Seminar in London
How to achieve cost effective results in U.S. IP litigation

Join us for a one-day seminar to get answers to your questions about litigating intellectual property rights in the United States. Learn from lawyers with decades of experience specializing in IP litigation.

Friday, May 2, 2003
County Hall Marriott, London
Near the London Eye and the Westminster Tube

Join us for this exciting one-day seminar and get answers to your questions about patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation from lawyers with decades of experience in these specialized fields.
February 27, 2003, San Diego

Discover and protect your company's intellectual property assets.
October 3, 2002 -- Las Vegas at the JW Marriott Spa and Resort
Registration Fee: $80 -- Includes materials, light lunch and reception

Protect and increase your company's market share.
Intellectual Property Litigation Seminar
October 24, 2002 - San Diego at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Registration Fee: $120 before Oct.18. $150 after Oct. 18.
Includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch and reception

Strengthening Your Brands in a Global Market. A Trademark Seminar for Owners, CEOs, IP Officers, lawyers, Marketing Officers and Others Interested in Intellectual Property Law.
June 13, 2002 -- Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles
June 20, 2002 -- Downtown, San Diego
Registration Fee: $80 -- Includes Materials and Reception

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Learn strategies to acquire and enforce your company's hidden intellectual property assets and rights.
April 16, 2002 -- Ontario at the Airport Hilton
April 30, 2002 -- Riverside at the Mission Inn

Discover the most effective ways to avoid patent and trademark litigation when introducing new products and services. This seminar is approved for 8.0 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California and is applicable to most other states.

Newport Beach, California, March 21-22, 2002
1st Registrant: $600
50% discount for additional registrants from the same company or firm.
Registration fees include attendance, materials, and leisure activities on Friday afternoon.
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Designed specifically for international intellectual property lawyers, lawyers, and agents, including those in private or corporate practice. This seminar will cover the enforcement of patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Newport Beach, California, March 17 - 20, 2002
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Creative Strategies for Building and Enforcing Your Intellectual Property Portfolio

Thursday, October 4, 2001 - San Diego, CA
Discover the most effective ways to avoid patent and trademark litigation when introducing new products and services.
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Strategies for Obtaining Broad, Enforceable Protection for Biotech and Medical Inventions in the U.S. and Abroad Protecting Your E-Commerce Market Niche

Strategies for Obtaining Broad, Enforceable Protection for Biotech and Medical Inventions in the U.S. and Abroad