This article summarizes a new Section 337 investigation initiated by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding unfair trade practices involving certain carbon and alloy steel products imported from China.
U.S. Steel has alleged price fixing, misappropriation of trade secrets, and false designation of origin by Chinese steel importers to avoid antidumping and countervailing duties. This investigation presents novel causes of action that are rarely seen by the ITC. A key issue will be whether U.S. Steel can prove injury to a domestic steel industry as required.
If U.S. Steel prevails, the ITC could issue remedies including a limited exclusion order barring infringing Chinese steel, a general exclusion
Department of homeland security foia 2016 hqfo-00609 acknowledgmentBryan Johnson
From our initial FOIA request,
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A Survey of Federal District Court Judges,"
Rebecca N. Eyre, Joe S. Cecil, and Eric Topor
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Par JULIEN G. - Vendredi 12 novembre, dans une décision nationale, la Cour d’Appel fédérale du 5e circuit de la Nouvelle Orléans, a ordonné l’interruption de l’obligation vaccinale, imposée par l’administration Biden, dans le secteur privé. C’est un nouveau revers de taille pour Joe Biden, dont le seul recours possible est maintenant la Cour Suprême des États-Unis (SCOTUS)
Arbitration law update, Darren-Chaker, written by leading law firm, citing case law, statute and other legal resources about recent arbitration developments.
Department of homeland security foia 2016 hqfo-00609 acknowledgmentBryan Johnson
From our initial FOIA request,
"The purpose of is FOIA is to provide the public with knowledge of why DHS' enforcement operations overwhelmingly targeted family units and unaccompanied minors who were ordered removed in the Charlotte and Atlanta Immigration Courts."
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Spring 2009 BIOL503 Class 8 Supporting document, "Patent Claim Construction:
A Survey of Federal District Court Judges,"
Rebecca N. Eyre, Joe S. Cecil, and Eric Topor
Federal Judicial Center, February 2008
Par JULIEN G. - Vendredi 12 novembre, dans une décision nationale, la Cour d’Appel fédérale du 5e circuit de la Nouvelle Orléans, a ordonné l’interruption de l’obligation vaccinale, imposée par l’administration Biden, dans le secteur privé. C’est un nouveau revers de taille pour Joe Biden, dont le seul recours possible est maintenant la Cour Suprême des États-Unis (SCOTUS)
Arbitration law update, Darren-Chaker, written by leading law firm, citing case law, statute and other legal resources about recent arbitration developments.
Proskauer's May 2015 Antitrust Update for In-House Counsel presentation to the ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Corporate Counseling Committee.
Topics: Class Action Updates and Predictions; Health Care Agency Review; Merger Review Updates in the US and Abroad; Network Neutrality - FCC Authority & Antitrust Law
Presenters: Christopher Ondeck, Alicia Batts, John Ingrassia, Alyse Stach
Electronic Document Retention And Legal HoldsJohn Jablonski
Overview of the duty to preserve records, the Seven Steps of a legal hold business process and basic evidence for the admissibility of electronic evidence (aka ESI)
Legal Hold Workshop - ARMA International - Las Vegas - Oct 23, 2008John Jablonski
3 hour workshop on Legal Holds, presented at ARMA International\'s annual conference in Las Vegas on October 23, 2008. The program was highly rated by attendees, rated as 3rd out of 85 educational sessions.
The Impact of the PSLRA on Post-Discovery Amendment of PleadingsWendy Couture
This presentation, delivered on October 16, 2015 at the Annual Institute for Investor Protection, argues that the PSLRA discovery stay should not inhibit the post-discovery amendment of pleadings.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Proskauer's May 2015 Antitrust Update for In-House Counsel presentation to the ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Corporate Counseling Committee.
Topics: Class Action Updates and Predictions; Health Care Agency Review; Merger Review Updates in the US and Abroad; Network Neutrality - FCC Authority & Antitrust Law
Presenters: Christopher Ondeck, Alicia Batts, John Ingrassia, Alyse Stach
Electronic Document Retention And Legal HoldsJohn Jablonski
Overview of the duty to preserve records, the Seven Steps of a legal hold business process and basic evidence for the admissibility of electronic evidence (aka ESI)
Legal Hold Workshop - ARMA International - Las Vegas - Oct 23, 2008John Jablonski
3 hour workshop on Legal Holds, presented at ARMA International\'s annual conference in Las Vegas on October 23, 2008. The program was highly rated by attendees, rated as 3rd out of 85 educational sessions.
The Impact of the PSLRA on Post-Discovery Amendment of PleadingsWendy Couture
This presentation, delivered on October 16, 2015 at the Annual Institute for Investor Protection, argues that the PSLRA discovery stay should not inhibit the post-discovery amendment of pleadings.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
2. The Glow of Halo
Vishal Gupta & David L. Hecht1
Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
In June 2016, the Supreme Court, in
Halo Electronics v. Pulse Electronics, ex-
pressly overruled the standard for determin-
ing enhanced damages under 35 U.S.C. §
284. See 579 U.S. __ (2016), Nos. 14-
1513 and 14-1520 (June 13, 2016). As
a result, the Court has given district courts
broader discretion to decide whether en-
hanced damages are appropriate in light
of the particular circumstances of a case.
Rejecting the Seagate Test
The prior standard was articulated in
In re Seagate Technology, LLC, in which
the Federal Circuit held that enhanced
damages were appropriate when infringe-
ment was willful pursuant to the following
two-pronged test, consisting of objective
and subjective inquiries. 497 F.3d 1360
(Fed. Cir. 2007). First, a patentee had
to demonstrate, by clear and convinc-
ing evidence, that “the infringer acted
despite an objectively high likelihood that
its actions constituted infringement of
a valid patent.” Id. at 1371. Second,
the patent owner had to show, again by
clear and convincing evidence, that the
risk of infringement “was either known
or so obvious that it should have been
known to the accused infringer.” Id.
The Supreme Court found that the
Seagate test was “unduly rigid” and
heightened the requirements for enhanced
damages. Slip op. at 9. For example,
under Seagate, if a defendant presented
a reasonable non-infringement or inva-
lidity defense, its infringement would not
1The views expressed in this article are the author’s
alone and should not be attributed to the Federal
Circuit Bar Association, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP or
any of its clients.
qualify as objectively willful, even if the
defense had not been contemplated
at the time of infringement. Id. at
10. The Supreme Court found that
such a categorical bar to a finding of
objective recklessness was erroneous
since culpable offenders that wan-
tonly and knowingly infringed could
avoid enhanced damages simply by
raising a defense that was not objec-
tively baseless. Id; see also id. at 6.
Next, the clear and convincing stan-
dard for both prongs of the Seagate
test was held to be inconsistent with
35 U.S.C. § 284. Id. at 12. Rather,
the Court found that preponderance
of the evidence is the more appropri-
ate standard for enhanced damages
because there is no reference to “clear
and convincing” within the statute. Id.
A New Standard
The decision of whether to award
enhanced damages is now wholly
discretionary based on the facts and
circumstances of a particular case.
Id. at 12-13. Under Halo, demon-
strating willfulness is one way—not
the only way—that a district court
could properly base its discretion
to award enhanced damages. The
Court guided that enhanced dam-
ages “should generally be reserved
for egregious cases typified by willful
misconduct.” Id. at 11 (emphasis
added). As a result, district courts have
been granted wider latitude to decide
when to award enhanced damages.
Who Decides and Standard of Review
Previously, the Federal Circuit
required that a judge must decide
Seagate’s “objective recklessness”
prong, whereas the second prong,
regarding subjective knowledge, was
reserved for a jury. See Bard Periph-
eral Vascular, Inc. v. W.L. Gore &
Assocs., 682 F.3d 1003, 1006-1007
(Fed. Cir. 2012). Although Halo did
not address whether a jury’s willful
determination alone could support
a finding of willfulness, at least one
district court has found that Halo left
the issue of willfulness as solely a
factual issue that could be decided
by a jury. See Sociedad Espanola
De Electromedicina Y Calidad, S.A.
et al v. Blue Ridge X-Ray Company,
Inc. et al, 1-10-cv-00159 (W.D.N.C.)
(July 8, 2016 Order) (ordering a
judgment of willfulness based on the
jury’s verdict but reserving the question
of an award of enhanced damages).
Halo also changed the standard
of appellate review for an award of
enhanced damages. Prior to Halo,
enhanced damages awards were
reviewed in a trifurcated manner:
(1) the objective recklessness prong
of the Seagate test was reviewed de
novo; (2) the second Seagate prong,
regarding subjective knowledge, was
reviewed for substantial evidence; and
(3) the ultimate decision of whether
to award enhanced damages was
reviewed for abuse of discretion.
Slip op. at 5-6. Going forward, a
district court’s decision on enhanced
damages will now be reviewed only
for abuse of discretion. Id. at 13.
Looking Forward
With increased discretion given to
the district courts to award enhanced
damages, it is expected that more find-
ings of enhanced damages will likely
occur. Additionally, for pending cases,
practitioners should be aware that mo-
tions for reconsiderations may be filed
in light of Halo. See e.g. Transdata,
Inc. v. Centerpoint Energy Houston
Electric LLC et al., 6-10-cv-00557
(E.D. Texas) (June 29, 2016 Order).
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4. 4
Proving Injury to the Domestic Industry Will Be Key to the
Investigation
In order to prevail in this Section 337 investigation, U.S.
Steel must prove that the alleged unfair trade practices are
being used in the importation of the specified products into the
United States and that a domestic industry exists in the United
States that is being injured.6
While it likely will be possible for
U.S. Steel to show that the alleged unfair trade practices exist
and have been used in connection with the importation of the
specified products into the United States, demonstrating that a
domestic industry exists that is being injured may prove to be
complicated and will be closely analyzed in this investigation.
In Section 337 cases not involving the infringement of
statutorily protected intellectual property rights (e.g., patent
infringement), the statute requires that a complainant show
that a domestic industry is being destroyed or substantially
injured or is being prevented from being established as
a result of respondents’ unfair acts.7
In order to make
such a showing, a complainant can provide evidence
relating to such things as the volume of imports and
their penetration, lost sales, underselling by respondents,
reduction in complainant’s profits and employment levels,
and declining production, profitability, and sales. It
will be interesting to see whether U.S. Steel can provide
such evidence during the course of the investigation.
Comprehensive Remedies Could Be Issued if
U.S. Steel Prevails
Under the statute, the ITC can grant any one or
more of the three following kinds of relief following the
6 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(1)(A).
7 Id.
ITC from page 1
finding of a violation of Section 337: (1) a limited exclusion
order (“LEO”); (2) a general exclusion order (“GEO”); and/
or (3) a cease and desist order (“CDO”). In its Section 337
complaint, U.S. Steel has requested all three forms of relief.8
The LEO is most the common form of remedy that is issued
by the ITC; such an order will direct U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (“CBP”) to bar infringing products that originate
from a specific source (e.g., the Chinese respondents named
in U.S. Steel’s Section 337 complaint). In instances where the
complainant demonstrates that it is difficult to identify all of
the sources of infringing products, the ITC may issue a GEO,
which applies to all infringing goods regardless of source. The
third kind of remedy is the CDO, by which named domestic
respondents can be prohibited from selling infringing products
in their inventory and/or ordered to cease specific practices or
types of anticompetitive conduct. So, if U.S. Steel prevails on the
merits, and the ITC issues all three of these forms of relief, the ITC
could effectively prohibit many kinds of Chinese-origin carbon
and alloy steel products from being imported into or sold in the
United States. If such relief is granted and is not blocked by the
U.S. Trade Representative during the Presidential Review period,
it is likely that some or all of the respondents would appeal the
ITC’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
In summary, this new Section 337 investigation could have
profound implications for Section 337 practice and for U.S. imports
of a wide range of Chinese-origin carbon and alloy steel products.
Accordingly, international trade practitioners should closely monitor
this case, which may take until October 2017 to be decided.
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5. of the Eastern District of Missouri.
In his testimony, Duff noted that
federal court caseloads have in-
creased nearly four-fold in the last
50 years, while judgeships only
doubled. “The fact that our judges
and courts are meeting many of
the challenges of increasing casel-
oads is a testament to the efficien-
cies in our court system,” Duff said.
Duff cited several initiatives to deliver
justice efficiently and cost effectively,
while also enhancing public access.
•Effective case management, includ-
ing the use of visiting judges, helps
courts with heavy caseloads, while
magistrate judges and senior judges
help manage caseloads in all courts.
•Shared Administrative Services and
work measurement analyses have
reduced total court staffing require-
ments by nearly 3,900 full-time
equivalent positions since 2011.
•Refined budget formulations, and an
aggressive auditing program and oth-
er fiscal controls, have led to savings.
•Court space reduction by 3 per-
cent by the end of fiscal year 2018.
•Information technology improve-
ments, including centralized host-
ing services and a national vid-
eoconferencing service, have
reduced individual court costs.
•Electronic case filing and Public
Access to Court Electronic Records
(PACER) have made court documents
readily available to the public, while
the Government Printing Office pro-
vides free access to court opinions.
•EJuror provides electronic reg-
istration for jurors, while Debt-
or Electronic Bankruptcy Notic-
ing, has reduced notification costs.
•James C. Duff, director of
the Administrative Office of
the U.S. Courts, is sworn in.
•AO Director James C. Duff testi-
fied in front of a House Judiciary
subcommittee on July 6, 2016.
•Subcommittee chair, Rep. Dar-
rell Issa (R-CA), questions
AO Director James C. Duff.
•Rep. Robert Goodlatte (R-VA),
chair of the House Judiciary
Committee, makes a statement
•AO Director James C. Duff stressed
the Judiciary’s commitment to be-
ing “good stewards” of federal funds.
Following Duff’s testimony, panel mem-
bers, including subcommittee chair
Darrell Issa (R-CA), asked a series of
questions, focusing on issues related to
transparency and the federal Judiciary.
Sippel, who is chair of the Judicial Con-
ference’s Committee on the Judicial
Branch, focused his written testimony
on relations between the three branch-
es of government and efforts to improve
the public’s knowledge of the Judiciary.
“The Judiciary has a longstanding inter-
est in developing and maintaining rela-
tions with the executive and legislative
branches of government,” Sippel wrote.
“The Constitution established three co-
equal branches of government as inte-
gral to keeping our democracy healthy
and vital to preserving the rule of law.”
Sippel noted that the Judiciary partici-
pates in several programs and initiatives
to strengthen its relationship with
Congress and the Executive Branch.
Sippel also cited a national effort by
federal judges to directly educate
the public. These efforts include
public tours of courts; courthouse-
based learning centers; having
judges lead educational programs
in community settings; and holding
naturalization ceremonies across
the country on Constitution Day
and Citizenship Day, in September.
“The Judiciary feels so strongly that
greater civic education will help im-
prove the public’s understanding of
and trust in the courts that enhanc-
ing civic education is one of its pri-
mary strategic goals,” Sippel wrote.
In his testimony, Duff said that the
Judiciary needs help from Congress
in order to continue to provide ef-
ficient administration to justice.
The Judicial Conference is seeking
19 new judgeships in 11 districts
that have particularly high casel-
oads. Duff also asked that Con-
gress account for resource impacts
on the courts that could be caused
by legislative proposals. He cited
bills on sentencing reform and
immigration reform as examples.
“We ask that as Congress con-
siders new legislation that it also
considers the impact of new laws
on the federal courts and the fed-
eral indigent defense system,”
Duff said, “and ensures the Judi-
ciary has the resources needed
to address increased workload.”
Bridging the IP Gap Between the U.S., Europe, and Asia
The Global Fellows Series promotes a higher level of international IP practice among the next generation of leaders in the
global legal community. The intent of the Global Fellows Series is to bring together a small group of future leaders in the
global legal community for an intensive learning program taught by leading judges and practitioners from both countries.
The Fellows will convene for two sessions, tentatively scheduled for first in Washing-
ton, DC, from October 4-7, 2016, and then in Munich from March 7-10, 2016.
Those who are interested in participating should submit an application by August 29, 2016. An application form
can be filled out online here. If you or your organization has an interest in participating, or wish to obtain more in-
formation, please contact Mr. James Brookshire, Executive Director, FCBA, globalfellows2016@fedcirbar.org.
The Global Fellows Series
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ON Committees
Increasing Committee Member
Involvement
Association Committees reflect the commitment, energy,
and insight of the community through the engagement
of their leaders and members. Committees contribute
professional insight and host relevant programs throughout
the member-year. Have yet to join a Committee? Check out
the Committees home page on the Association website to
learn more! Already a Committee member and want to get
more involved? Contact your Committee leaders to find out
ways you can contribute! If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact Hee Kim, Committee Coordinator, at
kim@fedcirbar.org or via phone at (202) 536-4160.
Committees are an excellent way to get involved,
providing opportunities to network with members
and take on leadership roles. Join up to three:
l Amicus Committee
l Bench & Bar Planning Committee
l Corporate Counsel Committee
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l Global Fellows Committee
l Global Series Committee
l Government Contracts Committee
l Government Employees
Pro Bono Committee
l Hutchinson Writing
Contest Committee
l International Trade Committee
l Law Clerks & Students Committee
l Legislation Committee
l Membership Committee
l MSPB Appeals Committee
l Patent Litigation Committee
l Patent & Trademark Office
Committee
l Patent Trial and Appeal Board Committee
l PTO Pro Bono Committee
l Regional Programs Committee
l Rules Committee
l Scholarship Committee
l Veterans Appeals
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Rick Neifeld, Neifeld IP Law PC
Committee Vice-Chair
Erika Arner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow,
Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Phil Hirschhorn, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Megan F. Raymond, Ropes & Gray LLP
Launched in July 2016, the PTAB and TTAB Commit-
tee addresses the impact of PTO PTAB and TTAB proceed-
ings, decisions, and practice in the Federal Circuit com-
munity and implications for court management and best
practices in view of AIA post-grant, inter partes review and
covered business method proceedings. It also provides
information to the FCBA community regarding issues af-
fecting PTO PTAB and TTAB appeals at the Federal Circuit.
The PTAB and TTAB committee holds monthly committee
member calls on the second Thursdays of each month at
3PM,unlessnotifiedotherwise.DiscussionofrecentPTABand
TTAB cases and planning of webcast and other programming
occur during the call. Interested members should join the
PTAB and TTAB committee by logging into myfcba.org and
clicking the ‘join’ button from the “Committee Join” page.
8. 2016 GLOBAL SERIES SPONSORS
The Federal Circuit Bar Association Charitable and Educational Fund
Expresses its Appreciation to the Following Organizations for their Generous Contributions
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