The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago will be holding its Patent Law Symposium 2011 from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm on November 4, 2011 at the Union League Club of Chicago.  The Symposium will offer presentations on the following topics:

• The N.D. of Illinois Patent Pilot Program — Hon. James Holderman, Chief Judge, N.D. of Illinois

• Recent Developments In IP Law:  The Year In Review — Edward D. Manzo, Husch Blackwell LLP

• A Judicial Perspective on the Increasing Use of ITC Actions — Hon. Charles Bullock, (Acting) Chief Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission; and Hon. (Ret.) Carl Charnesky, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

• Ethics for Patent Attorneys — Doug Richmond, Aon Risk Services

• In-House Perspectives on Patent Law Reform — Mary Schnurr, Corporate Counsel, Rexam Corp.; and Matthew J. Kelly, Managing Director and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, CME Group

• Venue Selection in Patent Cases — Greg Upchurch, LegalMetric; Ray Niro, Niro Scavone Haller & Niro; and John Guaragna, DLA Piper

• Federal Circuit Panel Discussion — Meredith Addy, Steptoe & Johnson (moderator); Hon. Jimmie Reyna, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; Hon. Matthew Kennelly, N.D. of Illinois; Dean John Whealan, George Washington Law School; and Sasha Mayergoyz, Jones Day

A program schedule for the Symposium can be found here.  The registration fee for the Symposium is $275 (IPLAC members) or $425 (non-members).  Those registering on or before October 27, 2011 will receive a $50 discount off the registration fee.  The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch buffet.  A registration form can be obtained here.