Alice Storm Aftermath: Cost Effective & Winning Strategies in 2020
Overview:
The Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank decision created a big shift in the patent law landscape, particularly in the evaluation of patent subject matter eligibility. Thus, leading to the rise in patent eligibility cases. However, the Alice decision’s flawed and vague interpretation left litigants and trial courts in sheer confusion.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released a revised patent subject matter eligibility guidance on the evaluation of patent-eligible subject matter, which seeks to clarify Alice’s interpretation. This new development continues to shape the patent law landscape. While the future remains uncertain, it is essential for businesses and their counsel to be in the know of updates to keep them guided and avoid pitfalls.
Listen as intellectual property lawyers Sterling Fillmore (Workman Nydegger) and James Signor (Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.) present the audience with an in-depth discussion of the implications of Alice on patent enforcement. Speakers will dig deeper as they analyze critical issues in light of emerging trends and developments, and offer practical tips and strategies to avoid pitfalls in this rapidly changing legal climate.
This LIVE Webcast will discuss the following:
- Trends and Updates in the Patent Law
- Subject Matter Eligibility: The Post-Alice
- Issues in Evaluating Patent Eligibility
- Notable Cases and Rulings
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Best Practices
- What Lies Ahead
Agenda:
Sterling Fillmore, Shareholder
Workman Nydegger
- Review of background and effect of Alice decision before courts and USPTO
- Takeaways from USPTO study April 2020 study of “Adjusting to Alice”
- How to consider and reduce uncertainty of patents granted since USPTO Revised Guidance of January 2019
- Review of helpful recent Federal Circuit decisions regarding patent eligible subject matter
James Signor, Partner
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
- Evolution of Alice since Supreme Court decision.
- Practical considerations for drafting applications and claims in view of Alice.
- Guidance for addressing Alice rejections in the USPTO.
- Related considerations for computer-implemented inventions.
- Application of Alice to Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Who Should Attend:
- Patent Lawyers and Consultants
- Patent Agents
- Intellectual Property Lawyers and Consultants
- Patentees
Sterling D. Fillmore counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property. He works with companies of all sizes, ranging from …
James Signor is a U.S. patent attorney based in the Frankfurt, Germany office of Leydig, Voit & Mayer. Mr. Signor …
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
On-demand Webcast (CLE)
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of patent laws
Course Code:
148442
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credit:
1.0 CLE
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SPEAKERS' FIRMS:
About Workman Nydegger
Founded over 30 years ago, Workman Nydegger specializes in intellectual property law and complex litigation. The firm represents a wide array of clients in all areas of intellectual property law and complex litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, litigation and prosecution, unfair competition and related licensing matters, and legal opinion, including pre-ANDA invalidity opinions, and possesses expertise in a diverse range of technologies, including computer systems, software, e-commerce and information technology; electronics and electrical engineering; pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and medical and life science technologies; physics and optics; mechanics and mechanical engineering and alternative energy. For additional information, please visit www.wnlaw.com.
Website: https://www.wnlaw.com/
About Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Leydig, Voit & Mayer has a singular focus: intellectual property law. Leydig’s singular focus enables the firm’s attorneys to provide its clients with outstanding results. Through offices in Chicago, Boulder, San Francisco Bay Area, Alexandria and Frankfurt, Germany, and expertise spanning a wide range of industries, Leydig is able to tackle challenging and unique intellectual property issues for organizations and individuals across the U.S. and abroad. To provide the greatest value to clients, legal teams at Leydig are streamlined, creative, and focused on results and efficiency. Chambers USA described Leydig as “the quintessential, time-honored patent firm” and as “top-notch and cost-effective.” Leydig’s professionals are widely recognized as leaders in the intellectual property community and are dedicated to maintaining the outstanding results that keeps Leydig high on the list of top firms that advise the world’s largest corporations.
Website: https://www.leydig.com/