The APLI offers an in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice. Co-organized by BCLT and Stanford Law School, it presents an expert faculty of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations.

On Friday, December 13, 2019 WSGR Partner, Vera Elson will participate in the session, From Servers to Car Dealerships: Venue and Transfer. This panel will review the ever-evolving case law applying the In re Cray venue factors to interpret “regular and established place of business of the defendant.” Ms. Elson’s co-panelists are Chief Judge Leonard Stark of the District of Delaware and Megan Whyman Olesek of Turner Boyd. Panels at the conference will cover the full range of patent law issues, including the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, patentable subject matter, damages, venue, claim construction, PTAB strategy, and much more. Panels at the conference will cover the full range of patent law issues, including the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, patentable subject matter, damages, venue, claim construction, PTAB strategy, and much more.