USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials: Trends, Developments, and Strategic Considerations
Overview:
Yearly regulatory updates from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) constantly shape the post-grant patent trials landscape. This year’s proposed guidelines entail amendments on the rules surrounding standard practices in post-grant review (PGR), inter partes review (IPR), and covered business method (CBM).
With these significant changes, it is imperative for patent owners, applicants, and litigators to re-evaluate their previously established strategies and devise new ones to ensure compliance.
Listen as a panel of distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with the regulatory updates and developments in post-grant patent proceedings. Speakers, among other things, will offer helpful tips and strategies to mitigate damages and avoid patent infringement cases.
In a LIVE Webcast, the speakers will discuss:
- Proposed Regulatory Updates and Guidelines from USPTO
- Implication to Post-Grant Trial Procedures
- Significant Risks and Pitfalls
- Best Litigation Practices and Strategies
- Outlook
Agenda:
Todd R. Walters, Shareholder
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Roger H. Lee, Shareholder
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Andrew R. Cheslock, Counsel
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- PTAB stats and trends
- Discretion to institute
- Impact of Covid on IPR filings and practice
- Recent developments in prior art qualification issues
- Prosecution tips in view of IPRs
Who Should Attend:
- Patent Lawyers and Consultants
- Patent Agents
- Patent Examiners
- Corporate Counsel
- Licensing Managers
- Patent Owners
- Intellectual Property Lawyers and Consultants
Todd R. Walters is the Chair of the firm’s Patent Office Litigation practice and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property section. …
Roger H. Lee focuses his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on inter partes matters before the Patent Trial and …
Andrew’s intellectual property practice focuses on contentious matters with an emphasis on patent office litigation. He has extensive experience in …
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:
149053
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credits:
1.5 CLE
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About Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Buchanan IP is a collaborative team of more than 50 attorneys and other professionals, many of whom possess advanced degrees in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electrical and computer science, mechanical and materials science. Many have served as examiners in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and have worked in industry as scientists, engineers and in-house IP legal counsel. Our IP practice combines the knowledge and experience of an intellectual property boutique with the service offerings of a large multi-practice firm. With roots that extend back over 80 years, our team is a recognized thought leader in the field with the ability to help clients achieve their business goals through prosecution, licensing and litigation. Buchanan has been recognized as a leading IP Law Firm through IAM Patent 1000, Managing Intellectual Property, Patexia, Chambers & Partners, World Trademark Review and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms.
Website: https://www.bipc.com/