The highlight of the LAIPLA year is almost here – our Spring Seminar, which will be held June 8-10 at the beautiful Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla.  The Spring Seminar features nine hours of panel discussions and presentations on the latest developments in intellectual property law, provides excellent networking opportunities at the cocktail receptions and dinners, and allows sufficient time for relaxation and enjoyable outdoor activities, including a golf tournament at the Torrey Pines Golf Course, home of the 2008 U.S. Open, and a tennis tournament.  Our speakers and panelists include federal judges, practitioners (including in-house attorneys), and academics.  I hope that you and your colleagues can join us for an enjoyable weekend at The Lodge.  Additional information, including the schedule of events, is attached to this bulletin and will be e-mailed and U.S.-mailed to all members.  Don’t forget to register by April 30 for the discount rate, and make your hotel reservation by May 8.

In May, we will again hold our annual Litigation Roundtable Luncheon, sponsored this year by Sheppard Mullin.  Our Annual Meeting will also occur at this Luncheon, during which we will elect our Board members and officers for the 2012-13 fiscal year.  Please stay tuned for additional information.