The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) and The John Marshall Law School are co-sponsoring a panel discussion entitled: "Obviousness in Patent Litigation: KSR International v. Teleflex" to be held on May 18, 2007 from 12:00-2:00 PM (CST) at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.  The panel, which includes two District Court judges, two law professors, former law clerks from the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit, experienced patent
litigators, and patent prosecution lawyers, will examine the Supreme Court's decision in KSR Int'l Co. v. Teleflex, Inc. and discuss its ramifications.  Panelists include:

• Hon. James F. Holderman, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois;
• Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois;
• Meredith Martin Addy, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione;
• Patrick G. Burns, Green Burns & Crain;
• Bradford P. Lyerla, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, LLP;
• George P. McAndrews, McAndrews Held & Malloy;
• Professor David L. Schwartz, The John Marshall Law School;
• Professor Katherine Strandburg, DePaul University College of Law; and
• Constantine L. Trela, Jr., Sidley Austin.

Those interested in attending the panel discussion can reserve a spot by sending an e-mail to 6bridges@jmls.edu.  While there is no cost for attending the panel discussion, reservations are required.  More information regarding the panel discussion, and a form for securing CLE credit, can be found here.