Patent Law 2009 discusses the key upcoming trends in patent law for 2009, highlighting the major milestones over the past year and providing overall thought leadership for the year ahead. Featuring partners from some of the nation"s leading law firms, these experts discuss recent changes in laws, decisions, and policies that have affected the practice of patent law, as well as recent case decisions that will impact the future scope of this ever-changing area of law. These authors identify the major hurdles their clients will face in 2009 and the most significant changes they are looking to employ in their strategy over the upcoming year. Chapters Include: 1. Kirk Damman, Member, Lewis, Rice, and Fingersh - "Changes are Afoot: American Patent Law in 2008 and Beyond" 2. James P. Flynn, Shareholder, Epstein Becker & Green - "Now For Something Patently Different: Changes Affecting Forward-Looking Patent Litigators" 3. David W. Beehler, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP - "Maximizing Your Patent Strategy in a Changing World" 4. Matthew B. Lehr, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell - "Perspectives on Recent Developments in Patent Litigation" 5. John T. McNelis, Chair of the Patent Group, Fenwick & West LLP - "2008: A Dramatic Year in Patent Law" 6. J.D. Harriman, Partner, DLA Piper LLP (U.S.) - "New Considerations in the Patent Process" Appendix Includes: IN RE BERNARD L. BILSKI and RAND A. WARSAW