White & Case’s Jeffrey J. Oelke to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Emerging Intellectual Property Issues for Attorneys: a 2009 Update on 5/13/09

Jersey City, NJ, May 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jeffrey J. Oelke, Partner, White & Case LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Emerging Intellectual Property Issues For Attorneys: A 2009 Update”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 13, 2009, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2009_EIP.html)

Event Synopsis

Over the last year, there have been many landmark developments in all aspects of IP Law: patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret. The Knowledge Group is producing a Live webcast for attorneys by attorneys which will explore some of the most important IP related issues:

- Emerging Regulatory Issues: FTC rules and their impact
- Online IP: Domain names and website content
- Bankruptcy and IP law
- Privacy & Data Protection

This live 2 hour webcast program is a “must attend” for all IP attorneys. You will gain access to the best ways to deal with the latest challenges in copyright, trademark and trade secret law. This Live Web cast will also explore what lies ahead in intellectual property law, with presentations from key experts and industry leaders.

About Jeffrey J. Oelke

Mr. Oelke represents some of the world’s preeminent life sciences companies in patent litigation. He also counsels clients on patent and other intellectual property issues in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech and mechanical fields.
Mr. Oelke has represented clients in all phases of patent litigation, including appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has extensive experience in Hatch-Waxman patent litigation. He is a registered patent attorney and has experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, filing and prosecuting patent applications. He has also conducted due diligence on the patent portfolios of companies.

He has been recognized as a leading individual in Patent Litigation (Life Sciences/Chemical) in the Legal 500 Vol. II (Intellectual Property, Media, Technology and Telecoms) and in Vol. III (Litigation) (2007). He has also been recognized as a “Future Star” in New York by the Benchmark Litigation Guide (2009).

In addition to lecturing frequently on various patent law issues, he has been cited in Chief Executive Magazine concerning changes to the U.S. patent system. “Surviving the Patent Shakeup,” Eric Sherman, Chief Executive, July/Aug 2008.

About White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with more than 2,100 lawyers in 35 offices in 23 countries. Our clients value the breadth and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities and rely on us for their complex cross-border commercial and financial transactions and for international arbitration and litigation. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to the business priorities and legal needs of our clients.

For more information about Jeffrey J. Oelke, and White & Case LLP, please visit: www.whitecase.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcast that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.”

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