The Sedona Conference WG9 and WG10 Joint Midyear Meeting 2015

Gary Hoffman, Pillsbury senior counsel, will co-present the “Mission and overview” opening remarks on Monday, May 18 from 8:30 am – 8:45 am, and the following session, “Achieving the goals of patent reform: legislative efforts v. bench and bar,” from 8:45 am – 10:00 am. Mr. Hoffman will also present during the 10:15 am – 11:15 am session entitled “A fresh look at the timing and substance of preliminary infringement and invalidity contentions and amendment practices – Should “preliminary contentions” be considered as “final contentions” absent showing good cause for changing?”

William Atkins, Pillsbury partner, will present during the “Impact of Alice v. CLS Bank—when and how the courts should address Section 101 patentability” session on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:45 am – 11:45 am.