The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will be holding its Intellectual Property Counsels Committee (IPCC) Fall Conference & Meeting on November 2-4, 2011 in New York, NY.  The semi-annual IPCC conference will once again be open to the public.

The conference will offer presentations on the following topics:

Wednesday, November 2:

• When Bad Things Happen to Good People: In House Counsel Behind Bars (Pre-Conference Workshop)

Thursday, November 3:

• Patent Reform Implementation — Janet Gongola, Associate Solicitor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• What Will Patent Reform Mean to You?
• Patent Cancellation Proceedings
• IP Issues in Bankruptcy
• Luncheon Guest Speaker — Robert L. Stoll, Commissioner of Patents, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• The Divide on Joint Infringement
• What's Patentable, and How Do I Claim It?

Friday, November 4:

• IP from the Investor’s Perspective
• Written Description: Where Are We Now Post-Ariad?
• Inside the USPTO: Practical Tips for Getting Your Patent Through

In addition, there will be a welcome reception on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Campbell Apartment, and a dinner reception at the Russian Tea Room from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, November 3.

A program agenda for this conference, including a list of speakers and descriptions of the presentations and events can be obtained here.

The registration fee for the conference is $475 (core R&D companies that are BIO members), $875 (core R&D companies that are not BIO members), $1,100 (service providers that are BIO members), or $1,600 (service providers that are not BIO members).  Those interested in registering can do so here or by faxing a registration form to 202-488-0650.  Additional information can be found at the conference website.