6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend

Understanding Patent Law 2015 will guide you through foundational patent law concepts and practice points then progress toward current legal issues relevant to new and seasoned lawyers in the arena.  Over a single day, this practical program will cover the basics, such as defining what is patentable and how to prosecute and protect patents, then move onto a diverse range of patent issues that may affect your practice, whether that may be at a law firm or legal department.  Our esteemed faculty of patent law experts have seen an extensive array of patent transactions and litigation - from the most common legal disputes to more exotic patent law matters - and they hope to share their lessons learned with you.

Attendees will hear an overview of patent litigation and a review of the rights afforded to patent holders, as well as how and when to assert those rights.  The program will also cover licensing and mergers and acquisitions issues as well as the mechanics of proceedings before the USPTO and International Trade Commission.  Attendees can also expect crucial updates of recent case law and patent law developments impacting the practice throughout the program. 

What You Will Learn

  • The parts of a patent application and what makes something patentable
  • The patent lifecycle, from application-preparation, filing, prosecution and issuance
  • The patent landscape - knowing and asserting your rights
  • Patent Litigation - District Courts, ITC, IPR, and PGR
  • Patent infringement and litigation including claim construction, defenses, and relevant timelines
  • Issues stemming from mergers and acquisitions and patent licensing

Who Should Attend

This program will help in-house counsel who are managing patent matters for the first time or learning how to navigate some of the more complex aspects of patent portfolio management such as learning what outside counsel may be facing in representing your interests. 

This program will also benefit new and experienced lawyers entering the field for the first time or those who could use a refresher and an update on some of the most current developments affecting patent law practice.

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