U.S. patent law and practice is in its most dynamic period in recent memory.  The landscape of patent laws and regulations is being modified by the courts, Congress and the USPTO. Recent changes in case law, the pending Bilski decision at the Supreme Court, the Patent Office budget proposals for 2011, the Bilski interim instructions, and proposed rule changes combine to make this a unique and challenging time for patent stakeholders.

Hear the U.S. Commissioner for Patents, Robert L. Stoll, comment on current developments in patents, especially those occurring at the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office, and participate in questions and answers.

Moderator: Stephen C. Glazier, K&L Gates, Washington, D.C. office

Questions for Commissioner Stoll may be submitted in advance via email to .

Webinar log-in instructions will be circulated via email prior to the program.]]> Event http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2238&RSS=true http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2238&RSS=true Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:30:00 GMT Luncheon Speaker: Robert L. Stoll, U.S. Commissioner for Patents

U.S. patent law and practice is in its most dynamic period in recent memory.  The landscape of patent laws and regulations is being modified by the courts, Congress and the USPTO. Recent changes in case law, the pending Bilski decision at the Supreme Court, the Patent Office budget proposals for 2011, the Bilski interim instructions, and proposed rule changes combine to make this a unique and challenging time for patent stakeholders.

Hear the U.S. Commissioner for Patents, Robert L. Stoll, comment on current developments in patents, especially those occurring at the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office, and participate in questions and answers.

Moderator: Stephen C. Glazier, K&L Gates, Washington, D.C. office

Questions for Commissioner Stoll may be submitted in advance via email to .

Registration is complimentary; however, seating is limited, so please register as soon as possible.]]> Event http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2207&RSS=true http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2207&RSS=true Sat, 01 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT Panel: "Distressed Real Estate: Market Trends and Disposition Strategies in a Difficult Market"]]> Event http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2244&RSS=true http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2244&RSS=true Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Event http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2155&RSS=true http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2155&RSS=true Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Event http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2253&RSS=true http://www.klgates.com/events/Detail.aspx?event=2253&RSS=true Thu, 06 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Seats are limited, so please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. EDT, May 4, 2010.
 
Our panel of real estate advisors, architects and attorneys will lead a discussion providing you with answers to the following questions and other topics of interest.

• What should be considered when negotiating for space in terms of timing, cost and location?
• What are today's real estate opportunities?
• Should you lease or purchase space?
• What kind of financing options are available?
• Can you afford green features in your space?