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?
Stuart D. Levi

Stuart D. Levi ~ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Speaking at Open Source and Free Software 2013: Benefits, Risks and Challenges Practising Law Institute Nov. 13, 2013

This program will address the critical issues that IP, technology and business lawyers need to consider when handling open source software in today’s economy. ...
Christopher K. Hu

Christopher K. Hu ~ Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Speaking at Patent Litigation 2013 Practising Law Institute Nov. 11 - 12, 2013

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the

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Featured Seminar

Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Aug. 19 - 20, 2013

Practising Law Institute - San Francisco, CA

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. By working in small technologically-distinct groups, you will receive individualized feedback on claim drafting and amendment writing skills, as well as learn practical techniques for avoiding prosecution pitfalls. Guidance will be provided on the America Invents Act and its implementat... Read More

News & Expert Analysis

August 1, 2013

Beat the Summer Heat with Patents

From: Patent Law Practice Center

We are in the throes of summer, which any more mea...

July 29, 2013

Federal Circuit Affirms Tossed $18 Million Jury Verdict

From: Patent Law Practice Center

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal...

July 25, 2013

The Wright Brothers Would Be a Patent Troll Today

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On July 1, 2013, I had the opportunity to once aga...

July 22, 2013

Patent Litigation Settlement Suggests Both Parties Just Gave Up

From: Patent Law Practice Center

On July 18, 2013, Complete Genomics, Inc., which i...

July 18, 2013

Software Will Remain Patent Eligible

From: Patent Law Practice Center

Software is now and will remain patentable in the ...