Seminars & Webcasts

Patent

• Aug. 19 - 20, 2013 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 implementation ...

• Sep. 9 - 10, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 7 - 8, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 7 - 8, 2013 Webcast

PLI’s Intellectual Property Law Institute is a “must-attend” program for IP lawyers. This program provides a complete analysis of key events in all areas of IP, providing updates on cases, legislation and government agency developments that IP lawyers need to know. A highlight of the program will be a panel of in-house IP counsel from prominent companies discussing the many facets of current interest for dealing with IP and suggesting ...

• Sep. 18 - 22, 2013 New York, NY
• Nov. 20 - 24, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Anyone with a degree in science or engineering (or sometimes, the equivalent) can take the Patent Bar Exam to become a patent agent or patent attorney. Patent law is a field of challenging and ever-changing opportunities. Be at the forefront of innovation . . . lead at  the forefront of innovation. PLI’s now-proven steps to success on the Exam: Unique, interactive, diagnostic software that replicates what you’re going ...

• Oct. 9 - 10, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 New York, NY

• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Webcast

• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 11 - 12, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

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 law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of bench and jury patent trials, and provides comprehensive ...

• Oct. 25, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 25, 2013 Webcast

In the current economy, the heat is on to monetize patent portfolios. Thus, understanding patent transactions has never been more important. Experts in patent licensing will tell you how to get the most money from patent licensing, how to negotiate patent license agreements, and discuss “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” examples from actual patent license agreements. The program will emphasize practical tips for structuring, negotiating and drafting ...

• Nov. 4 - 5, 2013 New York, NY
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Dec. 9 - 10, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 9 - 10, 2013 Webcast

Licensing can be used to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing because it offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Virtually every business today must confront licensing issues and, therefore, a solid base of knowledge ...

• Nov. 13, 2013 New York, NY
• Dec. 11, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 11, 2013 Webcast

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. Armed with this information, you will be better able to help your clients make intelligent choices and decisions about how to take advantage of the benefits and manage the risks presented by open source software.

• Dec. 12, 2013 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 12, 2013 Webcast

Non-practicing entity (NPE) patent litigation is proliferating. It is estimated that 60 percent of patent lawsuits are now filed by NPEs and that these litigations cost the economy $29 billion annually in direct legal costs.President Obama has taken aim at NPEs focusing national and international attention on NPE litigation.  It is a significant and growing problem for successful companies across virtually every industry.  Any company with ...

• Jan. 13 - 14, 2014 New York, NY
• Feb. 27 - 28, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Feb. 27 - 28, 2014 Webcast

Attend this program to gain an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, while exploring the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and delving into the many unique considerations that come into play.  Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly mistakes.  Other important topics include ...

• Jan. 29 - 30, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Mar. 20 - 21, 2014 New York, NY
• Apr. 24 - 25, 2014 Chicago, IL

• Jan. 29 - 30, 2014 Webcast

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• Feb. 3 - 4, 2014 New York, NY
• Mar. 17 - 18, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Feb. 3 - 4, 2014 Webcast

• Feb. 3 - 4, 2014 New Brunswick, NJ

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• Mar. 27, 2014 New York, NY
• Apr. 21, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Apr. 21, 2014 Webcast

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• Apr. 21, 2014 New York, NY
• Jun. 4, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Jun. 4, 2014 Webcast

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• May. 8, 2014 New York, NY
• Jun. 26, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Jun. 26, 2014 Webcast

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• May. 13 - 15, 2014 Chicago, IL
• Jun. 11 - 13, 2014 New York, NY
• Jul. 9 - 11, 2014 San Francisco, CA

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• Jun. 27, 2014 New York, NY

• Jun. 27, 2014 Webcast

• Jun. 27, 2014 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 27, 2014 Atlanta, GA

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• Jul. 17 - 18, 2014 New York, NY
• Aug. 11 - 12, 2014 San Francisco, CA

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• Sep. 15 - 16, 2014 New York, NY
• Oct. 16 - 17, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 16 - 17, 2014 Webcast

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• Oct. 9 - 10, 2014 Chicago, IL
• Nov. 10 - 11, 2014 New York, NY

• Nov. 10 - 11, 2014 Webcast

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• Oct. 24, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Oct. 24, 2014 Webcast

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• Nov. 3 - 4, 2014 New York, NY
• Nov. 6 - 7, 2014 Chicago, IL
• Dec. 8 - 9, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 8 - 9, 2014 Webcast

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• Nov. 12, 2014 New York, NY
• Dec. 10, 2014 San Francisco, CA

• Dec. 10, 2014 Webcast

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• Nov. 19, 2014 San Francisco, CA
• Dec. 17, 2014 New York, NY

• Dec. 17, 2014 Webcast

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