American Conference Institute has announced that its first ever conference devoted entirely to Hatch-Waxman litigation will take place April 23-24, 2007, at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City.

The conference promises “expert insights on Hatch-Waxman litigation strategies for brand names and generics.”  Speakers will include leading patent litigators who specialize in Paragraph IV litigation.  Additionally, an optional half-day Master Class, “Settling Paragraph IV Disputes: Brand Name and Generic Perspectives,” is offered on April 25.

The following presentations sound especially interesting:

  • Pre-Suit Due Diligence: Anticipating the Paragraph IV Challenge
  • Assessing the ANDA Applicant’s Pre-Litigation Strategy and Initial Obligations
  • Litigating with Multiple ANDA Filers: Brand Name and Generic Perspectives
  • Exploring 180-Day Exclusivity Dilemmas Relative to Paragraph IV Litigation
  • Injunctions and At-Risk Launches: Considerations and Options During Litigation and Appeal
  • Settling a Paragraph IV Action

The co-chairs for the conference are Brian P. Murphy of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and Barry S. White of Frommer, Lawrence & Haug LLP.  Additional details and registration information are available at the conference website.

Orange Book Blog is a media partner of this conference.

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