| Programs for the 2007-2008 Year
All Programs Begin at 6:00pm |
OF
THE RICHARD LINN AMERICAN INN OF COURT
RECOGNITION OF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
CHIEF JUDGE PAUL R. MICHEL
THE BLACK TIE EVENT BEGINS AT SIX O’CLOCK
SATURDAY, THE NINETEENTH OF JULY 2008
HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL
505 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
RECEPTION 6:00-7:00 pm
DINNER PROGRAM 7:00-9:30 pm
Welcoming Remarks
Vice President Olivia Luk
Dinner
Presentation of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court Lifetime Achievement Award
Honorable Richard Linn
President Meredith Martin Addy
Remarks from our Honored Guest and Award Recipient
Honorable Paul R. Michel
May Program
The first ever Richard Linn American Inn of Court Linn “Linn Inn Advocacy Challenge” was held at our May Program meeting on May 12 (Monday) at 5:30 pm in the ceremonial courtroom at the Everett McKinkley Dirksen Building.
A reception hosted by Niro, Scavone, Haller & Niro was held immediately after the program at the Union League Club.
Two teams argued an appeal before Chief Judge Holderman, Circuit Judge Linn and Judge Kennelly. Jamal Edwards and Adam Greenfield coached by Pupilage Group 2 (headed by Jerry Jacover) represented Jerry Jacover. Amy Crout Ziegler and Julie Leichtman coached by Pupilage Group 3 (headed by Craig Fochler) represented the Chicago Cubs.
April Program
The Richard Linn American Inn of Court April Program
April 17, 2008 (Thursday) Hosted by Banner & Witcoff
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 555 West Adams Street
Topic-Copyright “Fair Use” Doctrine
Guest Speaker, Gordon Quinn of Kartemquiun Films in Chicago, spoke on the doctrine of “fair use” in copyright law..
He showed several uses of copyrighted material in his own documentary works, and we considered why the examples should or should not be considered “fair use.”
Gordon is a documentary filmmaker. One of his most notable films is “Hoop Dreams.” Gordon’s experience in litigation has heightened his awareness and interest in the subject of “fair use.”
March Program
2008 Ethics Issues in Intellectual Property
Property Practice Location:
March 13, 2008
Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
120 S. Riverside Plaza, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606Program Topic
2008 Ethics Issues in Intellectual Property Practice
Description:
Jerry A. Riedinger of Perkins Coie LLP will present on current ethics issues, especially those relating to intellectual property law practice.
Participants:
Jerry A. Riedinger of Perkins Coie LLP
February Program
“Trademarks and Keyword Advertising: Fair Use on The Web”
February 14, 2008
Location:
Latham & Watkins Conference Center, 34th Floor of Sears Tower 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Program Topic:
Trademarks and Keyword Advertising: Fair Use on The Web
Description:
The presentation will begin with a mock oral argument focusing on keyword ads appearing on a search engine. Parties represented in the argument will include the trademark owner, the search engine, and various advertisers, including competitors and critics of the trademark owner. The hosts will then lead a discussion to highlight issues raised by courts in these types of cases, including whether keying ads to trademark terms constitutes trademark use, whether such ads create a likelihood of confusion (including initial interest confusion), and the role of defenses such as fair use and nominative use. Written materials will be distributed at the meeting.
Participants
Moderator: David R. Melton, Foley & Lardner LLP
January Program
Meeting: The Claim Construction Game
January 17, 2008
Location:
Jenner & Block LLP 330 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Topic:
The Claim Construction Game ™
Description:
Edward D. Manzo will host the Claim Construction Game — a gameshow type program on claim construction issues, highlighting recent changes in Federal Circuit law.
Participants
Host: Edward D. Manzo
Scorekeeper: The Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly