PLI Program Prior Art 2007: The PTO and CAFC Perspective on Patent Law Section 102 July 18, 2007, New York City July 18, 2007, Philadelphia Groupcast Location July 18, 2007, Live Webcast
	35 USC Section 102 has been amended recently. Be sure that you fully understand these changes to the concept of “prior art,” the touchstone of patentability. Attend this one-day program and gain a better working understanding of Section 102, including the recent amendments. You do not want to miss this important patent law program from PLI. Prior Art 2007: The PTO and CAFC Perspective on Patent Law Section 102 is scheduled live in New York City on July 18, 2007, with a Philadelphia Groupcast Location and also available as a Live Webcast. Choose the venue and format that works best for you. You will learn the current PTO view of Section 102 and what examiners are using in examinations. You will also understand the Federal Circuit decisions related to each Section 102 segment. Topics include: When is a patent a “patent” under Section 102 Public accessibility “routine” practices Four steps to the abyss of (d) Actual versus constructive reduction to practice Issues raised by successive common owner filings The “guidelines” and timeline” If you work with the statute in either litigation or patent prosecution, this program will advance your knowledge of the recent Section 102 amendments and case law. Prior Art 2007: The PTO and CAFC Perspective on Patent Law Section 102 New York City, July 18, 2007 Philadelphia Groupcast Location, July 18, 2007 Live Webcast, July 18, 2007 If you prefer to register by phone, please call PLI's Customer Relations Department at (800) 260-4754. If you register by phone, be sure to mention your Priority Code: KTK7-8CAP1. In order to simplify the registration process, please provide your Customer ID Number when registering: <<200:1806:WMS ID>>. are available for on-site training To arrange for a groupcast in your conference room, please contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.			Chair John M. White Director Patent Professional Development Practising Law Institute Waterford, VA New York CLE Credit: This program has been approved for experienced attorneys for a maximum of 6.5 credit hours, of which 0.5 credit hours can be applied toward the ethics requirement and 6.0 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement. California CLE Credit: This program has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 5.75 hours, of which 0.5 hour will apply to legal ethics. are available for on-site training To arrange for a groupcast in your conference room, please contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details. FANTASTIC FREE LEGAL NEWSLETTERS FROM PLI PLI's In-House Insights A free monthly email that offers ideas law department managers can use to manage outside counsel better, improve productivity, control costs, and boost their value to the organization they serve. PLI's Compliance Counselor A free weekly email featuring commentary to help you clear the endless hurdles you and your clients face. PLI's Lawyer's Tool Box A free weekly email featuring indispensable practice forms and checklists. PLI's All-Star Briefing A free weekly email with five minutes of fascinating insight featuring an All-Star lineup. PLI's Pocket MBA A free weekly email featuring the business knowledge every lawyer needs toknow. ANOTHER FREE OFFER FROM PLI Ethisphere Compliance & Ethics Officer Bulletin A free email newsletter that helps you stay current with the latest developments in ethics and compliance. Each issue contains summaries and commentary of relevant news stories as well as announcements of upcoming webcasts, seminars, conferences, and product offerings. Click here to subscribe to Ethisphere Compliance & Ethics Officer Bulletin.

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