The Center for Intellectual Property Law at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL will be presenting a one-day conference entitled: "The Legacy of Judge Howard T. Markey" on September 16, 2008.  The conference will celebrate the legacy of Judge Markey, who served on the bench from 1972 to 1991, played a historic role in the founding and initial administration of the Federal Circuit, and was the first judge to sit with every one of the thirteen circuit courts of appeal across the nation.  The conference will consist of four panel discussions and include a luncheon keynote address from Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court.  The four panel discussions will address the following topics:

• Judge Markey’s Legacy in Patent Law:  Patent Prosecution and Patent Scope
• Judge Markey’s Legacy in Patent Law:  Patent Licensing, Infringement, and Enforcement
• Judge Markey’s Legacy in the Founding and Administration of the Federal Circuit Court
• Judge Markey’s Legacy in Legal Education and the American Inns of Court

The registration fee for the conference ranges from $95 (government, judicial, or academic registration) to $195 (general registration).  Those interested in registering for the conference must do so by completing and submitting a registration form.  A complete brochure for the conference, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

Patent Docs is a sponsor of the conference.