William F. Herbert, Program Co-Chair, is a member at Staas & Halsey
LLP where he is engaged in the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and
foreign patent applications in the mechanical, biotechnology, chemical,
design and plant areas. Mr. Herbert’s practice is also very actively
engaged in unfair competition and trademark matters, including trademark
prosecution, oppositions, cancellations and related litigation.
John F. Hornick, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Finnegan,
Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. Mr. Hornick has broad
experience in the areas of software licensing, copyrights, trade secrets,
trademarks, IP litigation, and security interests in IP. Mr. Hornick leads
litigation teams in trade secret, software, copyright trademark, and patent
infringement actions.
Courtney H. Bailey is Special Counsel at Katten Muchin Zavis
Rosenman. Ms. Bailey’s experience in transactions allows her to support
the firm’s clients in all aspects of technology development, marketing, and
acquisition. Her practice includes technology transfers and licensing
agreements (including software licenses, services outsourcing and
hardware acquisition).
Michael Finn is Senior Counsel at General Dynamics Corporation where
he focuses on intellectual property and information technology. He is also
a member of the General Dynamics Technology Council. Mr. Finn is on
the board of the Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel
Association (“WMACCA”) and co-chairs the WMACCA Information
Technology and Intellectual Property Forum.
Michael A. Grow is the Chair of Arent Fox PLLC’s Technology Department
and a Member of the Intellectual Property Group. He specializes in
trademark and copyright litigation and has represented clients in civil
actions and appeals. He also counsels clients in matters relating to
trademark selection, clearance and registration, domestic and international
trademark and copyright protection, unfair competition law;
computer law; franchise law and licensing.
Steven R. Gustavson is a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P. where he
practices in intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, technology
solutions and trademarks/copyrights. He concentrates his practice in
the areas of patents, trademarks, false advertising, copyrights, trade
secrets and general commercial litigation.
Faye M. Hammersley is Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property for
Science Applications International Corporation. Ms. Hammersley’s
practice focuses on intellectual property due diligence; protection,
enforcement, and availability of trademarks and copyrights; advertising
compliance; IP ownership and licensing considerations in customer and
vendor contracts; and drafting internal IP policies.
Michael D. Hobbs, Jr. is a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP, specializing
in intellectual property and technology matters. He is involved in all types
of intellectual property registration, licensing, and litigation processes
throughout the United States and internationally.
Paul F. Kilmer is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP where he practices
in the area of trademark, copyright and unfair competition law. Mr.
Kilmer is experienced in trademark and copyright registration and
protection, negotiating intellectual property licenses and assignment
agreements, litigation, import issues, and counseling in the fields of the
right of publicity, labeling and false advertising law.
Stacey Rabbino is the Chief Intellectual Property counsel of VeriSign,
Inc. She manages the trademark, copyright and patent portfolios. In
connection with this role, Ms. Rabbino oversees all domestic and foreign
applications and prosecution matters for the company and each of its
subsidiaries. Ms. Rabbino is also responsible for intellectual property
litigation and transactions.
Elizabeth G. Regan is Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property with
Marriott International, Inc., a leading worldwide hospitality company
with more than 2,600 lodging properties under more than a dozen brands
in the United States and 66 other countries and territories. Her responsibilities
include domestic and international trademark clearance, counseling,
prosecution and maintenance; protection and enforcement of
intellectual property rights; intellectual property litigation; and transactional
matters related to intellectual property.
Terence “Terry” P. Ross is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
concentrating his practice on the litigation of commercial lawsuits,
particularly in intellectual property. Mr. Ross represents high-technology
businesses in patent and copyright infringement; trade secret and unfair
competition litigation; and trademark/trade name disputes. Mr. Ross has
recently been named one of the “magnificent seven” in an article titled,
Rising Stars, focusing of the top young IP Trial lawyers in the country
according to IP Wordwide (10/17/02).
Steven J. Wadyka, Jr. is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP where
he focuses his practice on the protection and enforcement of intellectual
property rights. Mr. Wadyka represents clients in intellectual property
litigation involving trademarks, trade dress, domain names, copyrights,
trade secrets, and unfair competition.
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