CHICAGO, IL—January 10, 2008  Cook Alex partner co-chaired and presented at Law Seminars International's (LSI) New Developments in Patent Claim Construction seminar in San Francisco on January 8th and 9th, 2008.  This seminar featured a mock Markman hearing in which patent litigators representing the patent holder and accused infringer squared-off before a real judge.  Following the mock hearing, the judge ruled on the proper construction for selected claim terms and provided commentary and rationale for the rulings.  Edward D. Manzo, co-founder and partner of Cook Alex, presented on Case Law on Claim Construction, which provided a review of recent Federal Circuit cases on patent claim interpretation, substance and procedure.

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About Law Seminars International (LSI)
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About Cook Alex
Cook Alex is one of the nation’s preeminent intellectual property law firms exclusively dedicated to providing a full-range of intellectual property and technology-related legal services to a diverse range of clients.  Cook Alex has an established history of successfully representing domestic and international clients in virtually every industry and technology.  Cook Alex provides the following services:  conducting patentability, enforceability and infringement studies and preparing related opinions; preparing, prosecuting and enforcing U.S. and international patents, trademarks and copyrights; conducting patent interference proceedings and trademark oppositions and cancellations; negotiating and preparing intellectual property licenses, cross-licenses and technology transfer agreements; and providing intellectual property portfolio management services including asset management and standards integration services.  Additional information on the firm can be found at www.CookAlex.com.

Attorney(s)
Edward D. Manzo

Contact
Ed Roney
(312) 334-8545