The event Federal Circuit Judges Come to California will take place on February 27, 2007 at The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, 4375 Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey, CA. The judges will provide a brief commentary on the latest initiatives of the Court, including technology enhancements. Topics include: Decision Making and Effective Advocacy at the Federal Circuit; The New Federal Circuit Mediation Program; "What’s Up with the Supreme Court?"; and Patent Litigation: Perspectives of the Trial Courts.

http://calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10707&id=28641

The event BAYBIO ADVANTAGE Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference will take place from February 27 – March 2, 2007 at Moscone Convention Center, in San Francisco, CA. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Thirteenth Annual Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference and Exposition is considered one of the fast-growing pharma/biotech events on the west coast.

http://www.tri-conference.com/06_pcl.asp

The event CHI’s Third Annual Biomarkers in Preclinical Development will take place from February 27-March 2, 2007 at Moscone North Convention Center, in San Francisco, CA. The conference involves the extrapolation of findings from preclinical studies and the importance of carefully weighing biomarkers including imaging markers. Questions discussed include: How will biomarkers pay off?

http://www.tri-conference.com/06_pcl.asp

The event Calculating & Proving Patent Damages Conference will take place from February 26 – 27, 2007 at the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco, CA. This comprehensive two-day conference will provide tips and strategies that go beyond the usual courses of action for pursuit and defense in a patent infringement case. Program Co-chairs Alan J. Cox, Ph.D., NERA Economic Consulting, and Daralyn J. Durie, Esq., Keker & Van Nest LLP, lead a distinguished faculty of patent professionals including: David J. Silbert, Esq., Esq., Keker & Van Nest LLP; Mark A. Lemley, Esq., Professor, Stanford Law School; and Michael R. O’Neill, Esq., McDermott Will & Emery.

http://www.lawseminars.com/section_details/06PDAMPA.htm

The event Calculating & Proving Patent Damages Conference will take place from February 26 – 27, 2007 at the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco, CA. This comprehensive two-day conference will provide tips and strategies that go beyond the usual courses of action for pursuit and defense in a patent infringement case. Program Co-chairs Alan J. Cox, Ph.D., NERA Economic Consulting, and Daralyn J. Durie, Esq., Keker & Van Nest LLP, lead a distinguished faculty of patent professionals including: David J. Silbert, Esq., Esq., Keker & Van Nest LLP; Mark A. Lemley, Esq., Professor, Stanford Law School; and Michael R. O’Neill, Esq., McDermott Will & Emery.

http://www.lawseminars.com/section_details/06PDAMPA.htm

The event BIOCOM February Breakfast Meeting:  Getting Your Ship in Shape: Moving with the Currents will take place on February 22, 2007 from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6450 Carlsbad Blvd., in Carlsbad, CA. This meeting is about charting a destination whether it involves taking a business public, searching for a partner or looking to get acquired, while also planning for other paths to commercialization.

 http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=0cdc61c7-a2c5-49e3-8e69-58c381ea1a54

The event Research Expo will take place on February 22, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the University of California, San Diego, in San Diego, CA. The Expo provides an inside look at the latest technology advancements from bioengineering, bioinformatics and nanotechnology to high speed communications and RF MEMS. The Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo includes research poster exhibits by more than 200 M.S. and Ph.D. students, technical breakout sessions led by engineering faculty, and a luncheon featuring remarks by Alan Eustace, Google VP of Research and Systems Engineering.

http://www.jacobschool.ucsd.edu/re/

The event Partnering and Outsourcing Models in Biology and Preclinical R&D will take place from February 20 – 21, 2007 at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, CA. The conference presents ideas in practical tools to find, manage and execute successful outsourcing/partnerships in biology, preclinical R&D & chemistry and offers a service provider showcase to help accelerate compounds to the clinic. It features numerous case studies of innovative alliances and partnerships around the world.
 
http://www.ibclifesciences.com/D3214

The event Partnering and Outsourcing Models in Biology and Preclinical R&D will take place from February 20 – 21, 2007 at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, CA. The conference presents ideas in practical tools to find, manage and execute successful outsourcing/partnerships in biology, preclinical R&D & chemistry and offers a service provider showcase to help accelerate compounds to the clinic. It features numerous case studies of innovative alliances and partnerships around the world.
 
http://www.ibclifesciences.com/D3214

The event AAAS Annual Meeting will take place from February 15-19, 2007 at the Hilton San Francisco & Towers in San Francisco, CA. This international science and technology conference generates world-wide news coverage to further the public understanding of science. The range of topics from science, technology, and engineering communities interacts among disciplines.

http://www.aaas.org/meetings/Annual_Meeting/