The Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
will be holding a conference entitled "Patents, Innovation, and Freedom to
Use Ideas" on April 11, 2013 at the Philip H. Corboy Law Center in Chicago, IL.  The conference will consist of the following
sessions:

• Questioning the Assumptions of the Patent
System;
• What Can We Learn from Creators?
• Innovations to Improve Juror Understanding in Patent Trials — Luncheon
address to be presented by The Honorable James F. Holderman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois;
• Shortcomings in the Patent System; and
• Learning by Example: Case Studies of Patent
Use.

Additional information, including an agenda and list of speakers, for the
conference can be found here.

There is no registration fee for students,
scholars, and professionals who are not seeking CLE credit.  For those wishing to obtain CLE credit, the
registration fee is $50 (non-alumni) $40 (alumni), or $25 (attorneys working in
the areas of government or public interest), and no charge for current School
of Law faculty, staff, or students.  Those
interested in registering can do so by e-mailing Conference Editor Jimmy
Kritsas at lawjournalconference@luc.edu.