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2017 Advanced Patent Law (USPTO) eConference
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2017 Advanced Patent Law (USPTO) eConference
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The Advanced Patent Law eConference offers a unique opportunity to listen to USPTO senior staff, leading practitioners, academics and members of the federal judiciary, with presentations on the latest developments in patent law, including:
- A discussion on the current patent landscape in the U.S. and overseas, with an emphasis on the state of licensing, enforcing and monetizing patents in the U.S., as well as a look at the impact of practices and policies in the UK, EU and China
- Section 101 and the impact of recent decisions on software and technology claims, as well as current U.S. and international perspectives on patent eligibility in lifesciences
- PTAB updates and proceedings: a look at recent decisions from the Federal Circuit, practice tips and tactics based on those decisions, and considerations and strategies in concurrent proceedings before the PTAB and District Courts
- An examination of ITC and Section 337 Jurisdiction and the impact of recent Federal Circuit decisions affecting IPRs
- Developments in design patents
- Willful infringement and the impact of Halo, including discussion on enhanced damages, opinion letters, and attorney’s fees
- Topics in USPTO practice, including a look at the USPTO’s special programs for Patent Prosecution, changes to the duties of disclosure and the implications of using the Global Dossier, plus enforcement of the USPTO’s ethical standards
- Presentations from members of the judiciary including a keynote presentation by a Federal Circuit Judge and the popular Judicial Panel
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The Current Patent Landscape in the U.S. and Abroad (Mar 2017)
Robert Greene Sterne, Hon. Paul R. Michel, Peter N. Detkin, Paul Evans, Christopher C. Gallagher, Damon C. Matteo, Paul A. Stone
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Session 1
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The Current Patent Landscape in the U.S. and Abroad (Mar 2017)
Discuss current issues around patenting, licensing, enforcing, and monetizing patents in the U.S., and look at what the UK, EU, and China are experiencing and the impact on U.S. patent practice.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Robert Greene Sterne,
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC
Hon. Paul R. Michel,
Chief Judge, Retired, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - Washington, DC
Peter N. Detkin,
Intellectual Ventures - Bellevue, WA
Paul Evans,
Vivint, Inc - Provo, UT
Christopher C. Gallagher,
New Venture Advisors - Washington, DC
Damon C. Matteo,
Fulcrum Strategy - Palo Alto, CA
Paul A. Stone,
5AM Ventures - San Francisco, CA
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Section 101: Recent Decisions and the Impact on Software and High Technology Claims (Mar 2017)
Stephen G. Kunin
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Section 101: Recent Decisions and the Impact on Software and High Technology Claims (Mar 2017)
Review significant post-Alice v. CLS Bank cases addressing patent subject matter eligibility of software and high technology claims, with an emphasis on lessons learned. Hear practice tips gleaned from the guidance provided by Federal Circuit opinions in DDR Holdings, Enfish, BASCOM, McRo, and Amdocs.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Stephen G. Kunin,
Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. - Alexandria, VA
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Section 101 and Lifesciences: Current U.S. and International Perspectives (Mar 2017)
Leslie Fischer
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Section 101 and Lifesciences: Current U.S. and International Perspectives (Mar 2017)
The United States America Invents Act (AIA) of 2011 did not amend the patent subject matter eligibility standards under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Yet, despite the AIA’s goal to provide greater global patent law harmonization, the current state of subject matter eligibility law in the U.S. is decidedly not aligned with this long-standing effort. Examine the current status of U.S. subject matter eligibility for life sciences, understand how it compares to other major international jurisdictions, and explore how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office might navigate current U.S. case law without devastating the life sciences industry.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Leslie Fischer,
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation - East Hanover, NJ
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Recent Developments in Design Patents (Mar 2017)
Tracy-Gene G. Durkin
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Recent Developments in Design Patents (Mar 2017)
Hear recent developments in design patent law in the U.S. and abroad, including best practices for filing design applications. Discuss recent trends such as protection of graphical user interface, the Hague System, and the U.S. Supreme Court appeal of the Apple v. Samsung case.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Tracy-Gene G. Durkin,
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. - Washington, DC
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Update from the USPTO (Mar 2017)
Brian E. Hanlon
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Session 5
—30 mins
Update from the USPTO (Mar 2017)
Hear about the most current priorities, programs, and initiatives underway at the Agency.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Brian E. Hanlon,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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USPTO Special Programs for Patent Prosecution (Mar 2017)
Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff, Irem Yucel
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Session 6
—42 mins
USPTO Special Programs for Patent Prosecution (Mar 2017)
Review special programs for patent prosecution, including Track 1, Patent Prosecution Highway, First Action Interview, AFCP 2.0, P3, and Pre-Appeal Brief programs; followed by Patent Office and practitioner perspectives on the programs and when each one may be most useful.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff,
Foley & Lardner LLP - Washington, DC
Irem Yucel,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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Changes to the Duties of Disclosure and Implications of Using the Global Dossier (Mar 2017)
Mark R. Powell
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Session 7
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Changes to the Duties of Disclosure and Implications of Using the Global Dossier (Mar 2017)
Learn about an ongoing project regarding use of possible IT solutions as an aid in compliance with the duty of disclosure requirements for filers at the USPTO. The ultimate aim is to reduce the administrative costs of this burden to the innovation community, while ensuring legally effective fulfillment of applicants’ duty to disclose. Updates include an overview of the issues, comments received to date, and next steps.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Mark R. Powell,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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PTAB Update (Mar 2017)
Hon. David P. Ruschke
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Session 8
—26 mins
PTAB Update (Mar 2017)
Hear an update on PTAB appeals and trial proceedings.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Hon. David P. Ruschke,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Alexandria, VA
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The Federal Circuit on PTAB Patent Trials: An Overview of Recent Decisions (Mar 2017)
Scott C. Weidenfeller
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Session 9
—24 mins
The Federal Circuit on PTAB Patent Trials: An Overview of Recent Decisions (Mar 2017)
Examine recent litigation addressing AIA Proceedings at the PTAB: including an overview of recent decisions interpreting the AIA (IPR/PGR proceedings), the agency’s rules, and PTAB’s application of those rules in specific cases.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Scott C. Weidenfeller,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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PTAB Practice and Impacts of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions (Mar 2017)
Hon. Teresa Stanek Rea, Scott A. McKeown, Hon. Stacy B. Margolies, Hon. Kristi L. R. Sawert
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Session 10
—64 mins
PTAB Practice and Impacts of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions (Mar 2017)
While the PTAB evolves and continues to evolve, a number of best practices have been identified. Hear practitioners and judges provide insight and predictions for the future.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Hon. Teresa Stanek Rea,
Crowell & Moring, LLP - Washington, DC
Scott A. McKeown,
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. - Alexandria, VA
Hon. Stacy B. Margolies,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
Hon. Kristi L. R. Sawert,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
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Concurrent Proceedings before PTAB and District Courts (Mar 2017)
David L. McCombs, Monica Grewal, Anthony J. Fitzpatrick, Christopher J. Lewis, Rachel MacGuire
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Session 11
—60 mins
Concurrent Proceedings before PTAB and District Courts (Mar 2017)
The interplay between PTAB and District Court proceedings is the new reality in patent cases, with trends and lessons continually emerging for both patent owners and challengers. Discuss issues relating to overall case management considerations, timing, stays, intermingled discovery, claim construction, admissibility, weight given to rulings in counterpart proceedings, race to finality, estoppel, and the impact of the Federal Circuit review.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
David L. McCombs,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Monica Grewal,
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr - Boston, MA
Anthony J. Fitzpatrick,
Duane Morris LLP - Boston, MA
Christopher J. Lewis,
FLIR Systems, Inc. - Wilsonville, OR
Rachel MacGuire,
Oracle Corporation - Broomfield, CO
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Recent Developments at the ITC (Mar 2017)
Anne Goalwin, G. Brian Busey
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Session 12
—45 mins
Recent Developments at the ITC (Mar 2017)
Explore several important developments in Section 337 litigation at the ITC, including: the increased number of Section 101 rulings at the ITC in 2016, the ITC’s accelerated disposition programs, the effect of the Federal Circuit’s decision in ClearCorrect v. ITC, and the impact of PTAB proceedings on ITC investigations.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Anne Goalwin,
U.S. International Trade Commission - Washington, DC
G. Brian Busey,
Morrison & Foerster LLP - Washington, DC
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Claims Construction (Mar 2017)
Kenneth R. Adamo
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Session 13
—53 mins
Claims Construction (Mar 2017)
Claim construction remains pivotal for patent preparation/prosecution, trials, appeals, and AIA post grant review proceedings. Focus on the latest post-Teva Federal Circuit cases and the PTAB's claim construction "rules, practices and so-forth," including Dell/SAS and APA restrictions.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Kenneth R. Adamo,
Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Chicago, IL
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Harmonization and Enforcement of USPTO Ethical Standards in the AIA Era (Mar 2017)
Tim Rooney
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Session 14
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Harmonization and Enforcement of USPTO Ethical Standards in the AIA Era (Mar 2017)
Explore present day ethical issues affecting attorneys and agents who practice before the USPTO, including ethical standards under the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, the mechanics of OED’s complaint and investigative process, the ethical impact of the AIA on practitioners and OED, and practical examples and statistics relating to OED enforcement.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Tim Rooney,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Enrollment and Discipline - Alexandria, VA
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Willful Patent Infringement After the Supreme Court’s Opinion in Halo v. Pulse and its Progeney (Mar 2017)
William L. LaFuze
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Session 15
—45 mins
Willful Patent Infringement After the Supreme Court’s Opinion in Halo v. Pulse and its Progeney (Mar 2017)
Assess the impact of Halo’s new standard for finding willfulness and awarding enhanced damages, the new burden of proof, the new standard for appellate review, opinions of counsel, and related litigation strategy issues.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
William L. LaFuze,
McKool Smith - Houston, TX
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Judicial Panel (Mar 2017)
Hon. Paul R. Michel, Hon. T. S. Ellis, III, Hon. Faith S. Hochberg, Hon. Gregory M. Sleet
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Session 16
—59 mins
Judicial Panel (Mar 2017)
Distinguished judges discuss their experiences hearing and trying patent cases, with a focus on concurrent proceedings, stays, and IPRs, as well as a review on new FRCP regarding eDiscovery.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Hon. Paul R. Michel,
Chief Judge, Retired, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - Washington, DC
Hon. T. S. Ellis, III,
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia - Alexandria, VA
Hon. Faith S. Hochberg,
U.S. District Judge (ret.), Judge Hochberg ADR - New York City, NY
Hon. Gregory M. Sleet,
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware - Wilmington, DE
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The New Section 102 (Mar 2017)
Robert Bahr, Dale S. Lazar
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Session 17
—61 mins
The New Section 102 (Mar 2017)
Explore the new Section 102, while focusing on the two areas of uncertainty within the new Section: does prior art need to be “available to the public” (see Helsinn Healthcare v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, on appeal to the Federal Circuit); and whether the one-year grace period under the new section is as robust as the one-year grace period under the previous section (or whether it is too soon to tell)?
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Robert Bahr,
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Alexandria, VA
Dale S. Lazar,
DLA Piper LLP US - Reston, VA
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Year in Review: Other Key Cases from the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court (Mar 2017)
Christopher A. Cotropia
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Session 18
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Year in Review: Other Key Cases from the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court (Mar 2017)
Discuss the major patent decisions made this past year and their possible impacts on patent practice, including those from the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
Christopher A. Cotropia,
Intellectual Property Institute, University of Richmond School of Law - Richmond, VA
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Privilege in Patent Cases: What’s New? (Mar 2017)
David Hricik
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Session 19
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Privilege in Patent Cases: What’s New? (Mar 2017)
Analyze the patent agent-client privilege, privilege problems when in-house counsel is registered by the USPTO or a state to advise an employer (but not licensed in the state), and recurring problems when patents are assigned.
Originally presented: Mar 2017 Advanced Patent Law Institute
David Hricik,
Mercer University School of Law and Taylor English Duma LLP - Macon and Atlanta, GA