2013 CBA IP DAY: Agenda Westin Hotel & Museum of Civilization May 23, 2013 • Ottawa, ON • Gatineau, QC
Town Hall Meeting 10am – 12pm | Westin Ottawa | 2 Hours CPD Chair: Keri Johnston, Johnston Law
Moderated by The Honourable Justice Hughes, Federal Court. The distinguished panel will include The Honourable Chief Justice Blais, Federal Court of Appeal; Prothonotaries of the Federal Court; and members of the Registry.
Please join the Federal Courts for a moderated conversation in which members of the bench and bar can discuss concerns and possible areas of procedural reform. This year, topics include clarification and standardization of rules and practices; timely settlements; preparation of pre-trial memoranda; and NOC hearings. An opportunity for any additional questions and further discussion will be provided.
Afternoon Professional Development 12pm – 4pm | Westin Ottawa | 3.25 Hours CPD Chair: John Cotter, Osler
When Time is of the Essence - Getting a Quick Result
Obtaining a quick and meaningful result in an IP case can often be critical for your client. Join our expert panel for the annual Advocacy in Intellectual Property Matters Conference, which will focus on a variety of strategies for getting timely results. Topics will include the practical application of injunctive relief, case management, summary trials, summary judgments and more.
12:00 - 1:15 Luncheon Keynote from the Federal Courts
1:15 - 1:20 Opening Remarks and Introduction of 1st Panel
1:20 - 1:35 Interim and interlocutory injunctions Jordana Sanft, Norton Rose Canada LLP
1:35 – 1:50 Mareva injunctions Maureen Ward, Bennett Jones LLP
1:50 – 2:05 Anton Piller orders Daniel S. Drapeau, Drapeaulex 2:05 - 2:20 Applications in trade-mark and copyright cases Peter Wells, McMillan
2:20 – 2:35 Case management – setting the schedule and how to meet the schedule Angela M. Furlanetto, Dimock Stratton LLP
2:35 - 2:50 REFRESHMENT BREAK
2:50 - 2:55 Introduction of 2nd panel
2:55 – 3:10 How and when to obtain the evidence – practical and ethical considerations Alexandra Steele, ROBIC LLP
3:10 - 3:25 Summary trial and summary judgment Karen F. MacDonald, Smart & Biggar
3:25 - 3:40 Expediting appeals Chantal Saunders, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
3:40 – 3:55 Practical Example (or tall tales) Christopher S. Wilson, Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP
3:55 – 4:00 Closing Remarks
24th Annual Federal Courts Judges' Dinner 7:15pm | Museum of Civilization | Gatineau, QC Chair: Keri Johnston, Johnston Law
The evening pays tribute to retiring members of the Federal Courts and the intellectual property bar who have made significant contributions to intellectual property law in Canada during their distinguished careers. In addition, the dinner affords an opportunity for junior and senior members of the intellectual property bar to meet and mingle socially with judges of the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Courts.
We will be honouring the accomplishments of: The Honourable Gilles Létourneau, Federal Court of Appeal The Honourable Carolyn Layden-Stevenson (in memoriam), Federal Court of Appeal Hugues G. Richard, Robic LLP
This year’s black tie dinner will take place at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Québec. The evening will commence with a cocktail reception at 7:15 p.m. in the River View Salon. Dinner will follow in the Grand Hall. Please note, as an organization concerned about the environment, we will not be issuing paper tickets this year.
For more information, or to register, please visit the CBA IP Day website: www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=NA_ippd13