Patent Law

PLI offers in-depth programs, topical briefings, and various publications in the area of Patent Law. Explore our offerings below to select those most relevant to your practice.

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Who's Speaking?
Rajiv P. Patel

Rajiv P. Patel ~ Fenwick & West LLP
Speaking at Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing Practising Law Institute Aug. 19 - 20, 2013

In this advanced two-day program, you will have a unique opportunity to receive hands-on drafting experience under the guidance of experienced patent prosecutors. ...
John M. White

John M. White ~ Berenato & White, LLC; Director of Patent Professional Development, PLI,
Speaking at Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2013 Practising Law Institute Jul. 22, 2013

Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness?  102 was already a complicated ...
 

Featured Seminar

Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2013

Jun. 3, 2013

Practising Law Institute - New York, NY

Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness?  102 was already a complicated concept for patent practitioners, having undergone evolving interpretations in the PTO and CAFC.  How will the AIA now complicate matters further?  What aspects of current 102 understanding carry over to new 102? How does the concept of “prior art” and circumstance collide i... Read More

News & Expert Analysis

May 17, 2013

Unanimous SCOTUS Sides with Monsanto on Seeds

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On Monday, May 13, 2013, the United States Supreme...

May 13, 2013

Federal Circuit Makes Mess of Software Patents

From: Patent Law Practice Center

In what can only fairly be characterized as a pate...

May 8, 2013

A Conversation about Software Patents

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On March 25, 2013, I spoke on the record with Eric...

May 6, 2013

CAFC Sends Nautilus Infringement Case Back to SNDY

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On Friday, April 26, 2013, the United States Court...

April 29, 2013

Covidien Wins $176 Million Patent Verdict

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On March 28, 2013, Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading...