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e-Bulletinwww. NYIPLA.org An 88-Year Tradition n Friday, March 26, 2010, mem- “This invention relates to an im- bers and guests of the NYIPLA proved Composition of Matter or Din- Special willO enjoy the ambiance and elegance of ner. Among the objects of the invention Edition the Waldorf=Astoria in a tradition that is to provide a Dinner to promote good began in 1922. For the past 87 years, fellowship between the Bench and the In This the association has been paying tribute Bar. A further objective of the inven- Issue to federal judges and the intellectual tion is to provide a novel (that is, not property community at the Annual Din- more than a few days old) combination u 1 u ner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary. of elements, herinafter termed “cours- An 88-Year The first dinner was held on Decem- es,” illustrated in the drawings and Tradition ber 6, 1922. It was a rousing success more particularly pointed out in the with 258 people. NYIPLA members appended claims.” u u 2 hosted 16 honored guests at 11 tables. Setting the foundation for the Din- Mario Cuomo Eleven judges attended from the Second nerʼs tradition of fine food and sump- Keynote Judicial District and the District of New Speaker at tuous desserts, the menu concluded the 88th Jersey. Among the attending judges was with “An Improved Composition of Annual the renowned Hon. Learned Hand, who Matter consisting of Bombe of Nessel- Judges’ was appointed by President Taft in 1909 rode Ice Cream, with assorted cakes, Dinner and spent 52 years on the federal bench. macaroons, lady fingers and coffee.” His cousin, Hon. Augustus Hand, was Through the years, the Dinner has u 3 u there as well. Also in attendance were continued to be the premier event for the NYIPLA to the U.S. Commissioner of Patents, NYIPLA. We have been honored with Honor Judge Richard Hon. T.E. Robertson, and the presidents the attendance of distinguished judges Linn of the Patent Law Associations of Chi- and enlightening keynote speakers, in- cago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and the cluding Ronan Tynan, Ed Koch, Tim u u 4 American Patent Law Association. Russert, Scott Turow, Tom Brokaw -- History of the In the spirit of “patent law entertain- and this yearʼs speaker, Mario Cuomo. Outstanding ment,” the printed dinner menu ap- You can be a part of this historic event. Public Service peared in the form of a patent submit- Make your reservations to attend this Award ted by fictional applicants “William A. yearʼs dinner on Friday, March 26, 2010 u 5 u Cook and Alphonse A. Chef.” Some at the Waldorf=Astoria. Reservation Continuing quotes from that menu: forms are available at www.nyipla.org, Legal or call (201) 634-1870. Reservation The views expressed in the Bulletin are the views of the authors except deadline is February 9, 2010. where Board of Directors approval is expressly indicated. Education © Copyright 2010 The New York Intellectual Property Law Association, Inc. Program Page u 2 u e-Bulletinwww. NYIPLA.org conservatives have accorded this, their Mario Cuomo archenemy, a certain respect.” Keynote Speaker at the Cuomo served New York through th two national recessions and twelve 8 years of federal policies that cut back 8 on federal aid to New York and other Annual Judges’ states. Nevertheless, he balanced 12 Dinner budgets, reduced New Yorkʼs largest tax, the income tax, by more than 20 overnor Mario Cuomo is known as percent; rebuilt much of the stateʼs in- Gan intellectual, passionate, and chal- frastructure; reduced the mortality rates Court. A lawyer since 1956, he returned lenging force for social responsibility and on highways every year for seven years to the practice of law at Willkie Farr & diversity. When he addresses the judges, with the nationʼs first seat belt law and Gallagher LLP in 1995. NYIPLA members, and guests at the 88th an aggressive anti-drunk-driving pro- Cuomo is a scholar on Abraham Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Ju- gram; created the stateʼs first Centers of Lincoln and wrote Why Lincoln Matters: diciary on March 26, he is sure to remind Advanced Technology; and introduced Today More than Ever (Harcourt, 2004). us of our collective American legacy. programs like “Child Health Plus” and The book shows how Lincolnʼs big is- Cuomo is the longest serving Demo- the “Childrenʼs Assistance Program,” a sues – equality, the role of government, cratic Governor of New York in modern reform of the New York welfare system war and peace, and the responsibilities history. He twice set New York records that served as models for later federal of the fortunate few –still resonate in for highest popular vote ever achieved programs now in place. todayʼs world. in a state-wide election. The New York Governor Cuomo appointed 112 Itʼs time to make your reservations Times called his tenure one of the most judges, including all the judges of the for the 88th Annual Dinner in Honor celebrated governorships in history. New York State Court of Appeals during of the Federal Judiciary. The dinner The conservative National Review said, his tenure, as well as the first and second will be held on Friday, March 26 at the “Mario Cuomo has for years been hailed women judges, the first Black, the first Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Reservation as both the philosopher-king and the Hispanic, and the first woman to serve forms are available at www.nyipla.org, humble conscience of the Democratic as Chief Judge. or call (201) 634-1870. The Reservation Party, a formidable, saintly genius of He declined invitations to run for deadline is February 9, 2010. For further liberalism. Since his efflorescence at the president of the United States and to information, contact Louise Lessersohn 1984 Democratic convention, even many serve on the United States Supreme at (201) 634-1870. Page u 3 u e-Bulletinwww. NYIPLA.org NYIPLA to Honor Judge Richard Linn at 88th Judges’ Dinner in March Judge Linn received his B.E.E. from Rens- for dedication, service, and devotion to justice selaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965 and a J.D. by the Austin Intellectual Property Law Asso- from Georgetown University Law Center in ciation. Last year, he was awarded the 2009 1969. He began his career in intellectual prop- New York Intellectual Property Law Associa- erty in 1965 as an examiner at the U.S. Pat- tion Leadership Award and the 2009 Jefferson ent Office while attending evening classes at Medal from the New Jersey Intellectual Prop- Georgetown. After three years, he moved to the erty Law Association. Office of Naval Research where he wrote and Judge Linn has demonstrated himself to prosecuted patent applications while complet- be a leader of the Patent Bench and Patent Bar ing his last year in law school. He was the head through his selfless dedication to the devel- of the intellectual property department at Marks, opment of Intellectual Property Law focused Murase & White for 20 years. During that time, American Inns of Court around the country. he acted as lead or senior counsel in over 30 liti- American Inns of Court are organizations that gations in the United States. In 1997, he joined bring together judges, senior lawyers, junior he Honorable Richard Linn will receive Foley & Lardner to manage and direct the Elec- lawyers, and students to promote the tradi- Tthe NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service tronics Practice Group of the firmʼs Intellectual tions of civility, excellence, and professional- Award at the 88th Annual Dinner in Honor of Property Department. He left the practice of law ism. There are currently ten IP focused Inns of the Federal Judiciary on March 26, 2010, at at the end of 1999 to become a Federal Circuit Court that are members of the Linn Inn Alli- the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. For the past eight judge. ance, including New Yorkʼs Hon. William C. years, the Association has selected an OPS re- Judge Linn was a member of the founding Conner Inn of Court. The NYIPLA and the en- cipient in recognition of a lifetime dedicated to Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar Section tire IP community in New York are grateful to the pursuit and administration of justice. Judge on Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law and Judge Linn for his exemplary leadership. Linn more than meets this standard. served as Chairman in 1975. In 2000, Judge NYIPLA members and guests will have Judge Linn is a Circuit Judge for the Unit- Linn received the Rensselaer Alumni Associa- an opportunity to honor and celebrate with ed States Court of Appeals for the Federal Cir- tion Fellows Award. He served as an Adjunct Judge Linn at the Dinner on March 26. Firms cuit. He was nominated by President Clinton Professor and Professional Lecturer in Law at who wish to take Congratulatory Notices in on September 28, 1999 and took the oath of George Washington University Law School the Dinner Program may call (201) 634-1870, office at the stroke of midnight on January 1, from 2001 to 2003, and currently serves on or email [email protected]. Forms for the 2000 becoming the first federal judge of the the Law Schoolʼs Intellectual Property Advi- Congratulatory Notices and Dinner Reserva- 21st century. sory Board. In 2006, Judge Linn was honored tions are available at www.nyipla.org. Page u 4 u e-Bulletinwww. NYIPLA.org History of the Outstanding Public Service Award hen Judge Richard Linn receives the NYIPLA Outstanding WPublic Service Award on March 26 at the Waldorf=Astoria, he will join an illustrious roster of recipients. The Association began giv- ing the award in 2003 when it was awarded to the late Hon.

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