FICPI ABC 2017 CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The Biltmore Hotel Miami, Florida

March 12-15, 2017

Hosted by the Council and Members of

FICPI-U.S.

Welcome to Miami!

The U.S. Section of FICPI is pleased to host this year’s ABC Conference at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida. This conference program contains:

• An overview of the conference schedule• Detailed program information for each day• A hotel map with event locations marked

Hotel Information

The Biltmore Miami1200 Anastasia AveCoral Gables, FL 33134Phone: 855-311-6903

Check in: 3:00pmCheck out: 12:00pm

Internet Options

Complimentary wireless Internet is available at the Biltmore in the lobbies, restaurants and other public spaces, as well as in guest rooms. FICPI-U.S. has purchased wireless Internet to be available for delegates in the meeting room.

Conference Registration

Conference registration will be open on Sunday, March 12 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. The registration desk will be located opposite the elevators near the main lobby and the Alhambra Ballroom. If you are not able to register on Sunday evening, registration will be open before the first delegate session on Monday morning.

Transportation to Events & Where to Meet

Transportation is provided to all offsite events. Meeting times can be found on the schedule. Please meet in the Biltmore Lobby at least five minutes before the scheduled meeting time so that the group can depart on schedule.

General Information

Meals Provided by FICPI ABC Conference

In order to maximize our budget, we have added some additional meals to the conference that participants and their guests are invited to attend at no additional charge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will now be provided each day, and we hope that you will attend.

BreakfastMonday-Wednesday7:30am-9:00amCountry Club Terrace (outside)

Delegate Lunches

Monday-Wednesday12:30pm-1:30pmCountry Club Courtyard (outside)

Accompany-ing Person (AP) Lunches

Monday-Wednesday as part of AP social program

DinnersSunday Evening Reception6:00pm-9:00pmBiltmore Southwest Terrace (outside)Monday Evening Dinner7:30pm-9:30pmBiltmore Center Terrace (outside)Tuesday Evening Dinner7:30pm-9:30pmBiltmore Laguna Room (inside)Wednesday Evening Gala7:00pm-10:30pm (bus departs Biltmore at 6:15pm)Perez Art Museum Miami (outside/inside)

Attire

Business casual clothing is recommended for all working program sessions and dinners during the conference, except for the closing gala at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on Wednesday evening, when cocktail attire (jacket and tie for men) is recommended. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended for the walking tours and Everglades tour, and golf or other outdoor activities will require activity-appropriate clothing. Please see the activity descriptions for more information.

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Schedule OverviewTime Event Location

Sunday, March 12, 20173:00pm – 6:00pm Conference Registration at Biltmore Hotel Near Alhambra Ballroom

6:00pm – 9:00pm Opening Reception at Biltmore Hotel (All) Southwest Terrace(Rain-Alhambra Ballroom)

Monday, March 13, 2017

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Provided at Biltmore Hotel (All) Country Club Terrace(Rain-Country Club Ballroom)

9:00am – 10:30am 1st Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom10:30am – 11:00am Networking Coffee Break (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom11:00am – 12:30pm 2nd Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom

12:30pm – 1:30pm Delegate Lunch Country Club Courtyard(Rain-Danielson Gallery)

9:00am – 1:00pm Art Deco Walking Tour & Lunch at Larios (APs) Meet in Lobby at 8:50am2:00pm – 6:00pm Cultural Cuban Heritage Tour (All) Meet in Lobby at 1:50pm

7:30pm – 9:30pm Dinner at Biltmore Hotel (All) Center Terrace(Rain-Granada Ballroom)

Tuesday, March 14, 20177:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Provided at Biltmore Hotel (All) Country Club Terrace

9:00am – 10:30am 3rd Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom10:30am – 11:00am Networking Coffee Break (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom11:00am – 12:30pm 4th Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom12:30pm – 1:30pm Delegate Lunch Country Club Courtyard

9:30am – 1:00pm Shopping at Merrick Park & Lunch at Biltmore Hotel (APs) Meet in Lobby at 9:30am; Lunch in Marbella Room

1:45pm – 5:45pm Florida Everglades Adventure (All) Meet in Lobby at 1:35pm7:30pm – 9:30pm Dinner at Biltmore Hotel (All) Laguna Room

Wednesday, March 15, 20177:30am – 9:00am Breakfast Provided at Biltmore Hotel (All) Country Club Terrace

9:00am – 10:30am 5th Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom10:30am – 11:00am Networking Coffee Break (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom11:00am – 12:30pm 6th Session of Working Program (Delegates) Country Club Ballroom12:30pm – 1:30pm Delegate Lunch Country Club Courtyard

10:00am – 1:00pm Cooking Class/Lunch at Biltmore Culinary Academy (APs) Meet at Biltmore Culinary Academy at 9:45am

1:45pm2:00pm-5:00pm2:00pm-5:00pm

Optional Afternoon Activities (Pre-Registration Required)Activity 1: Golf at Biltmore HotelActivity 2: Wynwood Dist. Art TourActivity 3: Paddle Boarding

Meet at Golf Pro Shop 1:45pmMeet in Lobby at 1:50pmMeet in Lobby at 1:50pm

6:15pm Transportation to Closing Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami Meet in Lobby at 6:05pm7:00pm – 10:30 pm Closing Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami (All) Pérez Art Museum Miami

Activities for Accompanying Persons (APs) 2Activities for All

Detailed Daily Schedule

Sunday, March 12, 2017

3:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Registration at Biltmore Hotel

Registration desk located near the lobby and Alhambra Ballroom, facing the elevators.

6:00pm - 9:00pm All - Opening Reception at Biltmore HotelSouthwest Terrace (Outside; Rain Location is Alhambra Ballroom)

Join fellow conference participants to experience the flavor of Miami and enjoy views of the historic Biltmore swimming pool! Enjoy mojitos and other beverages along with heavy hors d’oeuvres and food stations of traditional Spanish and island-influenced foods, as well as a gelato cart for dessert.

Monday, March 13, 2017

7:30am - 9:00am All - Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore HotelCountry Club Terrace (Outside; Rain Location is Country Club Ballroom)

A full buffet of breakfast items including eggs, meats, fruit, pastries, juices and tea and coffee will be available for delegates and guests on the beautiful Country Club Terrace, conveniently located next to the delegate working session location.

9:00am - 10:30amDelegate Working Session 1 - Trademark Developments in Canada, U.K. and U.S.; Brexit’s Effect on IPCountry Club Ballroom

Speakers (9:00am-10:00am): Donna Tobin, Partner - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, New York, NY, U.S.Coleen Morrison, Managing Principal - Marks & Clerk, Ottawa, Canada

The speakers will address the latest trademark issues and hot topics arising in the courts and patent offices of the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the EU, and will discuss best practices.

Speaker (10:00am-10:30am): Robert Watson, Partner - Mewburn Ellis LLP, London, U.K.

The speaker will address the likely effect of the U.K. leaving the EU on IP, both on existing rights and on the rights of representation of U.K. attorneys. There will also be a short update on the UPC.

10:30am - 11:00am Delegate Coffee BreakCountry Club Ballroom

11:00am - 12:30pm Delegate Working Session 2 - Design Law Developments in Canada, U.K. and U.S.Country Club Ballroom

Speakers: Robert Katz, Partner - Banner & Witcoff, Washington DC, U.S. Jennifer Jannuska, Partner - Deeth Williams Wall, Toronto, Canada Robert Watson, Partner - Mewburn Ellis, London, U.K.

The speakers will address the latest design patent issues arising in the courts and patent offices of the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the EU. The session will also address the importance of protecting GUIs and other screen designs and best practices for protecting them in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the EU.

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12:30pm - 1:30pm Delegate LunchCountry Club Courtyard (Outside; Rain Location is Danielson Gallery)

After the morning program, enjoy lunch in the Biltmore’s Country Club Courtyard with other FICPI ABC partic-ipants.

9:00am - 1:00pm Accompanying Persons Activity - Art Deco Walking Tour and Lunch at LariosMeet in Biltmore lobby at 8:50am

The southern end of the 10-mile barrier island of Miami Beach is home to the Art Deco district, the only location in the United States to be so designed. There is no better way to see and enjoy this than with an ex-perienced and educated tour guide leading the way on a stroll through history. Following the tour, the group will travel to Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s award-winning restaurant Larios on the Beach for a lunch of Cuban cuisine.

Comfortable shoes and clothes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

2:00pm - 6:00pm All - Cultural Cuban Heritage TourMeet in Biltmore lobby at 1:50pm

Behind the streamlined skyscrapers of modern Miami lies a quiet yet colorful history of Cuban cultural in-fluence brought about by Cuban refugees following the revolution in 1959. Delve deeper into the story of Miami’s Cuban Community and experience the flavorful cuisine, edgy fashion, and colorful art reflecting the area’s rich blend of Cuban-American culture. Indulge your senses with the dynamic smells, sights, sounds and colors as the guide shows you Little Havana’s local marketplaces, authentic restaurants, moving monuments, and lively street scenes.

Comfortable shoes and clothes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

7:30pm - 9:30pm All - Dinner at Biltmore HotelCenter Terrace (Outside; Rain Location is Granada Ballroom)

Experience another beautiful setting at the Biltmore hotel as you enjoy an elegant plated dinner with other FICPI ABC participants and their guests.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

7:30am - 9:00am All - Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore HotelCountry Club Terrace (Outside; Rain Location is Country Club Ballroom)

A full buffet of breakfast items including eggs, meats, fruit, pastries, juices and tea and coffee will be available for delegates and guests.

9:00am - 10:30am Delegate Working Session 3 - IP Law Developments in Canada, U.K. and U.S.Country Club Ballroom

Speakers: Douglas Johnson, Of Counsel - Miller & Martin PLLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.Darin Gibby, Partner - Kilpatrick Townsend, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Philip C. Mendes da Costa - Partner, Bereskin & Parr, Toronto, CanadaSimon Goodman, Partner - Reddie & Grose, Cambridge, U.K.

The speakers will address the latest IP legal issues arising in the courts and patent offices of Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., including an update on developments in the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the Unitary Patent Court and Canadian legislative updates.

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10:30am - 11:00am Delegate Coffee BreakCountry Club Ballroom

11:00am - 12:30pm Delegate Working Session 4 - IP Law Developments in Canada, U.K. and U.S.Country Club Ballroom

Speakers: Fiona Stevens, Ph.D., Partner - Gill Jennings & Every LLP, London, U.K.Arnie Clarke, Ph.D., Partner - Gill Jennings & Every LLP, London, U.K.S. Serge Shahinian, Ph.D., Partner - Goudreau Gage Dubuc, Montreal, Canada P. Branko Pejic, Partner - Greenblum & Bernstein, PLC, Reston, Virginia, U.S.

The panel will discuss updates as well as new rules/regulations in the Biopharma and Pharmaceutical fields from a multi-jurisdictional perspective, including patentable subject matter and disclosure/support issues associated with such applications. The panel will also discuss some claiming strategies in view of the evolving state of the law in these areas.

12:30pm - 1:30pm Delegate LunchCountry Club Courtyard (Outside; Rain Location is Danielson Gallery)

Enjoy lunch in a beautiful outdoor setting after the morning working session.

9:30am - 1:00pm Accompanying Persons Activity - Shopping at Merrick Park and Lunch at BiltmoreMeet in Biltmore lobby at 9:30am; Lunch in Marbella Room at Biltmore at 12:00pm

Visit the Shops at Merrick Park, an upscale open air mall featuring over 100 clothing, housewear and special-ty stores in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Lunch will be served in the Marbella Room at the Biltmore from 12:00 - 1:00pm.

1:45pm - 5:45pm All - Florida Everglades AdventureMeet in Biltmore lobby at 1:35pm

Journey into Nature’s secretly preserved wilderness made up of 1.2 million acres of grasslands and hardwood hammocks aboard one of our Safari airboats. A professional tour guide will narrate your thrilling 60 minute airboat ride as you glide through this jungle of wilderness: the legendary Florida Everglades. Recognized as one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, our tour guide will lead you through this natural wonder where you will encounter breathtaking panoramic views, lush vegetation and tranquility. This tour also in-cludes an alligator wildlife show, access to the jungle walking trail and reptile exhibits.

Flat shoes, comfortable clothes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

7:30pm - 9:30pm All - Dinner at Biltmore HotelLaguna Room (Inside)

Hon. Paul Michel, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Retired) will join FICPI ABC partici-pants and guests for dinner at another beautiful Biltmore location this evening. Cocktails and appetizers will available at 7:30pm, and dinner will begin at 8:00pm.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

7:30am - 9:00am All - Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore HotelCountry Club Terrace (Outside; Rain Location is Country Club Ballroom)

A full buffet of breakfast items including eggs, meats, fruit, pastries, juices and tea and coffee will be available for delegates and guests.

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9:00am - 10:30amDelegate Working Session 5 - Global Patent Strategies for Software and Computer -Implemented InventionsCountry Club Ballroom

Speakers: C. Gregory Gramenopoulos, Partner - Finnegan Henderson, Washington DC, U.S.Louis-Pierre Gravelle, Partner - Robic, Montreal, Canada Simon Rees, Partner - Haseltine Lake LLP, Bristol, U.K.

As new technological advancements rely more and more on software and computerized systems, companies will need greater clarity on how to best protect their inventions. The panel will, among other issues, address:

• In a post-Alice world, is the U.S. drawing closer to the U.K. and Europe and a “technical effect” stan-dard for patent eligibility? Also, what is the current test for assessing patentability in Canada?

• Practical tips and strategies for artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and other growing technology areas.

10:30am - 11:00am Delegate Coffee Break Country Club Ballroom

11:00am - 12:30pm Delegate Working Session 6Country Club Ballroom

Speaker (11:00am-11:30am): James Haynes, U.S. Patent Attorney of Tee & Howe, Beijing, China

The speaker will discuss the growth in China and how it relates to IP and explain how China is achieving such remarkable growth. He will relay what he believes will happen in the IP realm as a result of China’s most re-cent five-year plan, and the opportunities it will bring to our firms.

Speaker (11:30am-12:30pm): Honorable Paul R. Michel, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Retired)

Judge Michel will discuss IP issues in Congress and the Courts, EU/U.K. and Canada IP developments, and the tensions between U.S. and Canada patent law. He will include a Q&A session at the end of his talk.

12:30pm - 1:30pm Delegate LunchCountry Club Courtyard (Outside; Rain Location is Danielson Gallery)

Join fellow delegates and Hon. Paul Michel for lunch after the final working session.

10:00am - 1:00pmAccompanying Persons Activity - Cooking Class at Biltmore Culinary Academy (in-cludes lunch)Meet at Biltmore Culinary Academy at 9:45am

Improve your culinary skills at the Biltmore Culinary Academy, the only hotel-based recreational cooking school in North America! Students will be actively involved in preparing the items, and for lunch, you will get to enjoy the dishes that you have prepared.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing.

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1:45pmOptional Afternoon Activity 1 - Golf at Biltmore CourseMeet at Biltmore Pro Shop at 1:45pmPre-Registration Required

The Biltmore Golf Course, designed in 1925 by Donald Ross, a transplanted Scotsman who was the pre-emi-nent golf designer of his era, is a 6,800-yard, 18-hole, par-71, championship golf course.

2:00pm - 5:00pmOptional Afternoon Activity 2 - Wynwood District Art Tour Meet in Biltmore lobby at 1:50pmPre-Registration Required

Miami’s Wynwood District, a once forsaken area of dilapidated warehouses, train yards and depressed real estate, has blossomed into one of the country’s most vibrant art enclaves. With a professional guide, walk streets filled with installations, murals and cutting-edge graffiti. During the tour, learn about the area’s work-ing-class roots, struggles to find a ‘place’ for local urban artists, and the amazing transformation in the neigh-borhood championed by a few farsighted individuals.

Flat shoes, comfortable clothes, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.

2:00pm - 5:00pmOptional Afternoon Activity 3 - Paddle Boarding at Crandon ParkMeet in Biltmore lobby at 1:50pmPre-Registration Required

Upon arrival at Crandon Park, guides will give a brief introduction, including a crash course on paddle board-ing, before we head out into the shallow seagrass beds. We will paddle at a leisurely pace along the man-groves toward the Ibis Preserve Island, as our guides talk about the adaptations of mangroves to salt water conditions and point out the various species of coastal birds that roost and breed on the island.

Closed-toe shoes are required; comfortable clothing/swimsuits and hat, sunglasses and sunscreen recom-mended. It is suggested that you bring an extra set of clothing as you might get wet. Towels will be provided.

6:05pm Meet in Biltmore lobby for transportation to Closing Gala

7:00pm - 10:30pm Closing Gala at Pérez Art Museum Miami

The Pérez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhib-iting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. You will enjoy private gallery access for the first hour, with a knowledgeable docent available to provide information about the art. Following your gallery visit, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the third floor terrace, followed by an elegant meal in the Hoffman Boardroom featuring entertainment from local musicians.

7:00 - 8:00pm – Private gallery access with docent7:30 - 8:30pm – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on third floor Northern Trust Terrace8:30 - 10:30pm – Dinner and musical entertainment in the third floor Hoffman Boardroom10:30pm – Depart museum to return to Biltmore Hotel

Cocktail attire (coat and tie for men) is recommended.

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