Ethical Issues in Patent Law
Agenda
Friday, September 20, 2019, 2:30 – 3:30 PM CDT
What inventions should be patentable?
Profit vs. public interest
Patent trolls
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Credits
Engineers:
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Speakers
Jeffrey Andrews
Yetter Coleman LLPPartner with Yetter Coleman LLP in Houston
Mr. Andrews is an intellectual property trial attorney with extensive experience in patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright disputes. Trained as a scientist prior to attending law school, he brings his scientific and technical understanding to cases, as well as an ability to effectively explain complex technical issues to judges and juries. He has litigated cases involving a wide array of technologies and industries including power electronics, neural networks, oilfield services, polymer chemistry, software, and medical devices. Mr. Andrews’ extensive litigation and trial experience ensure that he is always ready to take a dispute through a jury verdict, yet he is equally prepared to find resolutions for his clients without the expense of a trial. As a registered patent attorney, he is well-versed in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has participated in numerous inter partes reviews.