Please note that this program will only be offered as a live webcast. Speakers will be participating in the program remotely. As always, webcast attendees have access to all program materials, and will be able to view all program slides and submit questions to the speakers during the presentation. We thank you for your understanding as we follow the guidance of local health officials and work to provide a safe learning environment for both attendees and faculty.
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Overview
Please note regarding this Live Webcast Only program:
ZOOM Software Mandatory for CLE Credit
In order to attend the program and earn CLE credit, you will need to download and install Zoom Client For Meetings software. Use of Zoom via web browser will not allow PLI to track your time and earn CLE credit for the program, so please make sure you download and install the Zoom software prior to the program date. Please acquaint yourself with Zoom’s functions such as muting audio and video, chat, screen sharing and voting “yes/no” and “thumbs up/down” in the participants box. If you are using a VPN, please disconnect from the VPN prior to starting the program.
Live Webcast Only / NO on-demand
Please note that this program will be Live Webcast Only. There will be NO recorded On-Demand.
Day 4 Concurrent Workshop II - Classroom Materials (Note: All In-Class Problem files below are .docx files. Clicking the link will automatically download the file to your computer.)
Biotechnology – In-Class Problems 8-10
Biotechnology – Answers to HW 2 and Problems 8-10
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – In-Class Problems 9-12
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – Answers to HW 2 Problems 9-12
Electromechanical – Answers to Problems 3 and 4
Electronics/Computers – Answers to Homework and Problem Set
Day 2 Concurrent Workshop I - Classroom Materials (Note: All In-Class Problem files below are .docx files. Clicking the link will automatically download the file to your computer.)
Biotechnology – In-Class Problems 1-7
Biotechnology – Answers to HW 1 and Problems 1-7
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – In-Class Problems 1-8
Chemical/Pharmaceutical – Answers to HW 1 and Problems 1-8
Electromechanical – Problem Set
Electromechanical – Answers to Problems 1 and 2
Electronics/Computers – Classroom Problem Set
Prerequisite Homework (Note: All Online Homework files below are .docx files. Clicking the link will automatically download the file to your computer.)
Chemical/Pharmaceutical Online Homework
Electromechanical Online Homework
Electronics/Computers Online Homework
Why You Should Attend
PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2021: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing is designed for corporate and other in-house practitioners or outside counsel with advanced patent experience who wish to hone their patent preparation and prosecution skills. This highly comprehensive program will focus on technology-specific sciences and offer attendees an exceptional opportunity to work in an interactive online setting by receiving feedback and targeted guidance from experienced patent practitioners skilled in the various arts. If you wish to greatly improve drafting specifications and claims for U.S. and foreign patent applications, conducting Examiner interviews, and drafting effective Office Action responses, you need to attend this event!
What You Will Learn
PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2021 features clinic sessions and workshops organized into four technology sections: Biotechnology, Chemical/Pharmaceutical, Electromechanical and Electronics/Computers. Concurrent breakout clinics will address and discuss advanced specification and claim drafting issues, as well as patent prosecution matters of importance. Concurrent workshops will provide realistic claim drafting and amendment writing exercises, practical techniques to avoid prosecution pitfalls and tips to obtain strong, durable patents equipped to withstand patentability challenges.
Additional lectures will focus on ethical considerations in patent prosecution, lessons learned from post-grant proceedings, best practices to address invalidity and enforcement issues at the USPTO, statistics and strategies for appeals before the PTAB, revival of patent applications, and roundtable discussions in advanced patent prosecution issues.
Highlights include:
- A deep dive into drafting patent specifications, including the written description, enablement, and best mode requirements of 35 U.S.C. § 112, drafting the specification to support claims in the major foreign jurisdictions, and practical tips for ensuring the specification is truly a primary source of claim interpretation
- A review of advanced claim drafting issues specific to each technology discipline, focusing on language and techniques to avoid, tips for improvement and recent Federal Circuit case law applicable to each technology
- Advanced discussions in post-KSR decisions and strategies for avoiding prosecution disclaimer and prosecution history estoppel, subject matter eligibility, compliance with the duty of disclosure, performing Examiner interviews, and Track 1 prioritized examination specific to each technology
Special Features include:
- Sharpen patent writing skills by drafting and reviewing patent claims with experienced patent practitioners in technologically distinct clinic groups
- Hear lectures on critical patent application topics
- Identify ethical considerations in patent prosecution (earn one hour of Ethics credit)
Who Should Attend
This advanced program is designed for corporate and other in-house practitioners or outside counsel with advanced patent experience who wish to improve their patent preparation and prosecution skills, including drafting the specification and claims for U.S. and foreign patent applications, conducting Examiner interviews, and drafting effective Office Action responses.