What: Known by many names within the industry – non-practicing entity (NPE), patent assertion entity (PAE) and most infamously as “patent trolls” – NPEs over the past few years have single-handedly spawned a sub-specialty of patent litigation.  It’s certainly big business.  It’s estimated that the average patent suit involving NPEs results in $122 million in […]

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Invent Now® and the National Academy of Inventorsâ„¢ invite you to the Florida Regional Inventors Conference, a great chance to get practical advice from expert USPTO staff and to network with fellow creative entrepreneurs. Space is limited, so click here to register early. The conference will be held […]

6th Annual Paragraph IV Disputes Expert Insights on Hatch-Waxman Litigation Strategies for Brand Names and Generics April 24-25, 2012 Workshops: April 23 and 26, 2012 Marriott New York Downtown New York City Each spring, leading pharmaceutical patent litigators for brand name and generic drug companies gather in New York City at American Conference Institute’s (ACI’s) […]

What: The only event where the industry leaders driving the business of biosimilars come together to set the standards shaping the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape. Whether you are on the branded or generic side, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity because you will: Hear directly from the FDA on how they will […]

What: American Conference Institute’s FDA Boot Camp.  Basic training in core regulatory concepts for life sciences lawyers, business executives and policy analysts The approval process…pre-approval concerns…product labeling…clinical trials…adverse events reports…patent concerns…exclusivity. — all are critical aspects in the commercialization process for drugs, biologics, and devices which are governed by FDA law and regulation. Recent court […]

What: American Conference Institute’s Advanced Summit on Medical Device Patents. A medical device specific intellectual property conference to provide you with practical and tactical strategies for patent filings and challenges, which are more critical than ever in this time of sweeping change. In response to the challenges facing the device industry in this daunting economic […]

What: American Conference Institute’s Comprehensive Guide to Patent Reform For Life Sciences Companies. With the historic passing of The America Invents Act, H.R. 1249, the United States is now facing the most significant patent reform in more than 60 years. Patent reform is now a reality. Based on extensive research with industry experts, ACI has […]

What:  New Paradigms to Fund and Move Drug Development:  Finding the Fastest Pat to Funding & Regulatory Approval When: January 11-12, 2012 Where: Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel 609 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94102 www.marineclub.com New Paradigms is guided by key individuals from biotech, pharma and the investment community to advance R&D through alternative […]