Summary: Recent years have seen significant developments in the law regarding the degree of deference to be given to the actions and decisions of administrative agencies. In light of the Federal Circuit’s unique docket, questions of agency deference have particular relevance to Federal Circuit practitioners.  A panel of experienced appellate specialists drawn from both within government and from the private bar will provide an overview of developments in this area, both at the Federal Circuit and more broadly, and will offer perspectives on the implications of increased scrutiny of agency action. 

Summary: Damages continue to be one of the most significant issues affecting the risk profile and outcome of patent cases, and the legal landscape continues to change.  This panel will discuss the latest developments in the law of damages, and also offer practical advice from practitioners and in-house counsel on choosing damages experts, working with damages experts on their reports, and complying with rules on disclosing damages contentions.  The panel also will explore the latest trends in Rule 702 motions that challenge damages methodologies, including the proposed amendments to Rule 702 and their potential impact on challenges to damages methodologies. Finally, the panel will compare the damages models and theories in patent and trade secrets cases, and consider theories that have recently emerged to support large jury verdicts in both patent and trade secret cases.

Global Series 2023, part of an on-going dialogue, address topics of global significance at a senior level of discussion. Working closely with government representatives, adjudicators, corporate leaders, litigation leaders, academics, and others in the global community, the Series responds, in real time, to emerging challenges.

The 2023 Bench & Bar® Conference is celebrating its 25th Anniversary from Wednesday, June 28 – Saturday, July 1, 2023, at The Broadmoor, in Colorado Springs, CO.  The Conference will feature an extensive, coordinated, effort to discuss the important issues confronting the Federal Circuit community. This year, registrants will also be able to attend the 2023 Women in the Law Summit, on Wednesday, June 28!

Attendees will be able to access the flagship Bench & Bar^® sessions in-person and remotely, and explore leading-edge matters across the national Circuit. Attendees will also able to gain insights from adjudicators, government policy makers, leaders, top private practitioners, and others, via panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and unique, networking opportunities.

Panelists will include star appellate practitioners, Federal Circuit, government, and district judges, and corporate lawyers who are experts in their respective fields.