The Impact of Recent Patent Law Cases and Developments is an authoritative, insider s perspective on key strategies for understanding and navigating the latest key decisions in the patent arena. Featuring partners from some of the nation s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the most recent patent cases decided by the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court, including In re Bilski, Quanta Computer Inc. v. LG Electronics Inc., and Egyptian Goddess Inc. v. Swisa Inc. These top lawyers reveal their advice on counseling clients affected by the latest legal changes, understanding the impact of recent decisions on international IP law, and seeking assistance in the current patent environment. Additionally, these authors discuss the impact of the latest developments on specific industries, including high-technology, financial services, and life sciences. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Paul B. Hunt, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP The Importance of Recent Patent Law Decisions: Bilski and Beyond" 2. Becky R. Thorson, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP New Patent Law Issues in a Changing Environment 3. Richard Sybert, Senior Partner and David Heckadon, Partner, Gordon & Rees LLP Bilski, Egyptian Goddess, and Quanta: Three Key Cases in Recent Patent Litigation 4. Leslie Morioka, Partner, White & Case LLP Effect of Recent Patent Cases on the Life Sciences Industry Appendices Include: Appendix A: January 7, 2009, Internal Patent Office Memorandum Appendix B: Settlement Agreements Relating to the Cephalon Litigation between Cephalon and Teva and Cephalon and Ranbaxy, Respectively, Filed as Exhibits to Cephalon s 2005 10-K Filing