Effective Patent Damages Expert Testimony

Effective Patent Damages Expert Testimony
New York Intellectual Property Law Association,
United States District Court, Western District of New York,
Erie County Bar Association - IP Committee and Federal Practice Committee
Joint Program<

Please join us on October 2, 2015, at 5:00PM for an evening in celebration of the Honorable William Skretny's many years of service as Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

The event will begin with a demonstration of patent damages expert witness testimony at the United States District Court, Western District of New York. The Honorable William Skretny (W.D.N.Y.) will preside. Following the testimony, a panel will engage in a full discussion regarding whether a patented feature motivates consumers to purchase allegedly infringing product. 

Program Schedule
5:00 PM Registration
5:30 PM Presentation
7:00 PM Reception

Opening remarks by:
Jessica L. Copeland, NYIPLA Board Member, Hodgson Russ LLP

The panel will include:

Testimony presented by:
Dr. Richard Shick, Dean of Wehle School of Business and Professor of Economics and Finance at Canisius College (expert)
Robert J. Lane Jr., Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP (examination of witness)
Laura W. Smalley, Member, Harris Beach PLLC (examination of witness)

Presentation of “A Very Brief Recollection of Judge Skretny’s 25 Years on the Bench, ” provided by Robert B. Conklin, Retired Partner, Hodgson Russ

CLE will be available. A reception including beverages & hors d'oeuvres will follow the panel discussion