The Federal Circuit Bar Association and Boston Patent Law Association will be hosting a discussion about the evolution of the patent system and the biggest issues facing patent policy and litigation today.  The program, entitled "The Patent System: Transformative Times," will take place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET on April 9, 2018 at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  The program will include sessions on the following topics:

• Fireside Chat with Circuit Judge Alan Lourie, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• In-House Counsel Panel: "Perspectives on Decision-Making and Strategy"
• Fireside Chat with Chief Judge David Ruschke, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Additional information regarding the program can be found here.  The program is complimentary for FCBA members, $145 for BLPA members, and $285 for non-members.  Those interested in registering for the conference can do so here.