Course Overview
Attorneys will learn prior art search methodologies, patent damages calculations, willful infringement consequences, and how technical experts support validity challenges in litigation.
Attorneys will gain practical strategies to avoid costly patent rejections, defend against infringement claims, and leverage prior art effectively in disputes.
Attorneys will learn prior art search methodologies, patent damages calculations, willful infringement consequences, and how technical experts support validity challenges in litigation.
Attorneys will gain practical strategies to avoid costly patent rejections, defend against infringement claims, and leverage prior art effectively in disputes.
Agenda
Session 1
Brief Examination of the Patenting Process
Session 2
Understanding Prior Art Definition Types and Relevance
Session 3
Why Conducting Prior Art Searches Is Essential
Session 4
Consequences of Neglecting Prior Art Research
Session 5
Methods and Tools for Prior Art Searches
Session 6
Break
Session 7
Case Studies of Patent Success and Failure
Session 8
Famous Patent Infringement Cases and Outcomes
Session 9
Conclusion and Key Takeaways from Prior Art
Session 10
Understanding Compensatory Damages in Patent Cases
Session 11
Enhanced Damages and Treble Damage Awards
Session 12
Willful Infringement Definition and Severe Consequences
Session 13
Injunctive Relief Stopping Infringing Product Sales
Session 14
Case Laws Plaintiff and Defendant Challenges
Session 15
Technical Experts Countering Patent Invalidity Arguments
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm EST
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This session introduces how prior art research impacts real-world patent scenarios through high-profile cases. Examples include Apple’s smartwatch dispute with Masimo Corporation and the landmark Apple vs. Samsung litigation demonstrating consequences of inadequate patent searches.
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1:10 pm - 1:25 pm EST
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Prior art encompasses any publicly available information before filing a patent application, including patents, research papers, products, trade shows, and even movies. This session explores how unexpected sources like Steve Jobs’ keynote presentations and scenes from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ have invalidated valuable patents.
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1:25 pm - 1:40 pm EST
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Prior art searches are critical for determining patentability, avoiding infringement, and identifying technological gaps for innovation. This session explains how comprehensive searches help companies file broader claims and protect inventions more effectively while avoiding costly litigation.
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1:40 pm - 1:50 pm EST
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Failing to conduct prior art searches can result in patent rejection, wasting significant time and resources invested in the application process. More severely, it can lead to patent infringement, loss of entire business lines as seen in the Polaroid vs. Kodak case, and irreparable damage to company reputation.
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1:50 pm - 2:00 pm EST
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This session covers various search types including patentability searches, freedom to operate analyses, invalidity searches, and state of the art searches. Participants learn about commercial databases like Thomson Innovation and free resources like USPTO and Google Patents, along with step-by-step search methodology using Boolean operators and classification codes.
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2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST
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A short intermission allowing participants to refresh before continuing with case studies and infringement analysis. Use this time to reflect on the prior art search methodologies discussed in the previous sessions.
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2:10 pm - 2:20 pm EST
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This session examines patent application 20060084579, which was rejected due to existing prior art covering 80-90% of its claimed features. In contrast, Apple’s AirPods patents demonstrate how thorough prior art searches enabled identification of market gaps, resulting in over 80% grant rates.
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2:20 pm - 2:30 pm EST
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Explore landmark cases including Apple vs. Samsung resulting in $539 million in damages for willful infringement, Carnegie Mellon vs. Marvell’s $1.54 billion university-led settlement, and i4i vs. Microsoft’s $290 million judgment. These cases underscore the critical importance of patent validation and licensing before product integration.
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2:30 pm - 2:35 pm EST
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This session summarizes essential practices including early prior art searching, engaging professionals with technical and legal expertise, and utilizing comprehensive search methodologies. Participants learn the importance of pursuing licensing agreements rather than risking litigation when patents exist on similar technology.
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2:35 pm - 2:45 pm EST
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Compensatory damages include lost profits based on sales the patent holder lost due to infringement and reasonable royalties representing what an infringer would have paid for a license. Patent holders must prove direct connections between infringement and claimed damages through strong evidence.
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2:45 pm - 2:50 pm EST
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Under 35 U.S.C. § 284, courts may triple damages when willful infringement is identified, as seen in the Marvell vs. CMU case exceeding one billion dollars. Additionally, under § 285, infringers may be required to pay the patent holder’s attorney fees and litigation costs.
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2:50 pm - 2:55 pm EST
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Willful infringement occurs when an entity identifies existing patents through prior art searches but proceeds with product launch without obtaining a license. The Halo Electronics v. Pulse Electronics case made it easier for courts to award enhanced damages in cases of egregious infringement, making licensing agreements essential.
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2:55 pm - 3:00 pm EST
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Injunctions are court orders stopping infringers from selling infringing products, either temporarily or permanently if irreparable harm is found. The eBay Inc. v. MercExchange LLC case established standards making it harder to obtain automatic injunctions in patent scenarios.
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3:00 pm - 3:05 pm EST
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Plaintiffs face challenges proving infringement-linked damages and apportioning profits for multi-feature products like smartphones. Defendants counter by challenging causation, disputing royalty calculations, and introducing non-infringing alternatives supported by prior art and technical documentation.
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3:05 pm - 3:10 pm EST
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Technical experts are essential because patents are techno-legal documents requiring specialized knowledge to interpret and defend. They clarify complex concepts, analyze prior art distinctions, support claim construction, reinforce non-obviousness arguments, and provide crucial testimony in court proceedings.
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SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION IV
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
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Ram Konduru is a highly accomplished patent professional and co-founder of IMMUNIS IP, renowned for his expertise in intellectual property, patent law, and innovation management. He possesses a unique ability to bridge legal and technical intricacies, translating complex technical innovations into robust patent portfolios.
IMMUNIS IP
Ram Konduru is a highly accomplished patent professional and co-founder of IMMUNIS IP, renowned for his expertise in intellectual property, patent law, and innovation management. He possesses a unique ability to bridge legal and technical intricacies, translating complex technical innovations into robust patent portfolios.
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Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
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2026-06-19 13:00:00
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
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2025-10-30 14:00:00
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2026-06-05 14:00:00
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Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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