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Momentum Event Group will be holding its inaugural "International Congress on Paragraph IV Litigation" September 23-24 in New York City.  The conference will feature a panel discussion with Judge Plager of the Federal Circuit and Judges Salas and Schneider from the District of New Jersey.

Here is the complete agenda:

• Paragraph IV Caselaw Year in Review: An Examination of Recent Circuit and District Court Decisions and Trends in Paragraph IV Disputes
• FTC Keynote Address: The Use of Reverse Payment Settlements to "Pay for Delay"
• Regulatory Trends: Addressing Recent Trends in Citizens Petitions and Dissecting the Impact on Paragraph IV Litigation Strategies for Both Patentees and ANDA Filers
• In-House Roundtable: Corporate Views on the Costs, Benefits, and Strategies Behind Paragraph IV Litigation
• View from the Bench: Judicial Perspectives on Paragraph IV Litigation
• International Litigation Case Study: How to Manage, Oversee, and Coordinate Multi-Jurisdictional IP Litigation and Overcome Global Settlement Obstacles
• Focus on Biosimilars: Comparing and Contrasting the Divergent Litigation Pathways of Small- vs. Large-Molecule Products
• Impact of the AIA on Litigation Strategies for Branded and Generic Pharmaceutical Companies
• Label "Carve-Outs" and Listing Strategies: Practical Tips for Minimizing Downstream Exposure to Paragraph IV Challenges and Drafting Codes to Limit Carve-Out Opportunities
• Claim Construction and the Markman Hearing: Practical Tips for Ensuring the Best Interpretation of Key Patent Claims and Obtaining the Results You Want from the Markman Hearing
• Effective Motion Practice in Paragraph IV Disputes: When and How to Successfully Pursue and Respond to Motions for Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunctions
• Special Litigation Considerations for Paragraph IV Disputes Involving Multiple ANDA Filers
• 180-Day Exclusivity and Forfeiture: A Dissection of Key Filing Benchmarks and Timing Considerations for Counsel on Both Sides
• "At Risk" Launches: Assessing the Pros and Cons of Launching During Litigation and Considering the Downstream Impact an "At Risk" Launch Can Have on Your Settlement Strategy
• Paragraph IV Appeals: A Litigators Guide to Effectively Preserving Issues for Appeal and Keeping Your Case Alive Post-District Court
• Litigation Strategies for Negotiating a Paragraph IV Settlement that Will Withstand Government Scrutiny

In addition, attendees can choose from two pre-conference workshops, which each begin at 8:30 am on September 23rd: "Preparing for and Anticipating a Paragraph IV Challenge: Assessing the Business Risks and Legal Costs of a PIV Challenge" and "Paragraph IV Mock Trial: Inside a Real-Time Examination of a Company Witness, Inventor, and Scientist."

You can receive a 15% discount off registration fees by using promo code SP15OK.  For more information or to register, please visit the conference website.