Intellectual Property Law 2012 discusses the key upcoming trends in intellectual property law for 2012, 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 intellectual property 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 2012 and the most significant changes they are looking to employ in their strategy over the upcoming year. Chapters Include: 1. Robert Harkins, Partner, Sedgwick LLP - "Big Changes in the Ever-Changing World of IP Law" 2. David Alan Makman , Attorney, The Law Offices of David A. Makman - "Overcoming Patent Litigation Challenges in a Global Environment" 3. Kelly J. Kubasta, Partner, Klemchuk Kubasta LLP - "Litigation Affecting Five Key Patent Law Areas" 4. Maurice Ross, Partner, Barton Barton & Plotkin - "The Challenge of Correcting Inequalities in the US IP Law System" 5. Jon O. Nelson, Shareholder, Banner & Witcoff Ltd. - "Helping Clients Develop Effective Patent Law Strategies in Light of the New Patent Reform Rules and Key Court Decisions" 6. Roberta Jacobs-Meadway, Equity Partner, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC - "The Impact of Uncertainties in a Time of Change in IP Law" 7. Mark S. Sparschu, Shareholder, Brooks Kushman PC - "New Trademark and Copyright Protection Issues Impacting IP Attorneys and Brand Holder Clients" 8. Bill Richardson, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP - "IP Law in Canada: Key Developments" 9. Peter Jon Gluck, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP - "The Brave New World of Patents: The Impact of the AIA and Recent Case Law" 10. Roger A. Colaizzi, Partner, Venable LLP - "Patent Reform, Anti-Counterfeiting Measures, and Protecting IP on the Internet: Key Concerns for IP Clients and Attorneys in 2012"