Jan Hendrickson to Speak on Therasense

On June 29, 2011, Jan Hendrickson, Ph.D., will speak on Therasense: Reviewing the Inequitable Conduct Doctrine. Dr. Hendrickson will discuss the Federal Circuit's decision in Therasense, Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson and Co. The Court reviewed the standards for materiality, intent, and balancing for inequitable conduct. Questions that were considered included the materiality-intent-balancing framework, the standard for materiality, when intent could be inferred from materiality, and whether standards for materiality and intent from other agencies or the common law should be considered. The case history, policy considerations, and arguments will be discussed and guidance for prosecutors and litigators will be provided.

Dr. Hendrickson specializes in patent related issues, including the development, management, and enforcement of worldwide patent portfolios. She has experience in counseling pharmaceutical, chemical, and food science companies, including Fortune 500 companies as well as start-up companies and universities. She works closely with her clients to protect their commercially important products and to help them achieve their business goals while avoiding infringement of competitors' patents. Dr. Hendrickson speaks frequently about inequitable conduct and leadership development.

The presentation is sponsored by the Patent, Trademark, & Copyright Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Click here for more information and to register.