The American Conference Institute has organized a conference dedicated to patent portfolio
managing and strategies.  The event will
be held on February 27-28, 2007
in New York, NY.  The two-day conference will cover topics such
as:

• Making the Critical Determination of When R&D
Becomes IP;

• Protecting Market Share Through Competitive
Intelligence;

• Investigating Labeling Tactics and Patent Carve-Outs;

• Brand Name v. Generic;

• The Future of "Follow-On" Biologics: Trickle
or Onslaught; Contemplating Change After Omnitrope;

• Bracing for the Impact of Patent Reform on Patent
Portfolio Management in the Life Sciences Industries;

• Examining Special Portfolio Considerations that Arise
with IP Ownership in Collaboration;

• Controlling Spiraling Costs as Pipelines Get Filled and
Portfolios Go Global; and

• Advanced Strategic Business Considerations for
Maneuvering in the Global Patent Market.

Visit ACI's website for more information.