Source: https://utcle.org/conferences/PV18
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 06:18:00+00:00

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NOTICE: All Federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area were closed on Friday, March 2nd. Due to the closure, Day 2 of this event could NOT proceed.
An in-depth discussion on the global patent landscape, with an emphasis on the current state of licensing, enforcing and monetizing patents in the U.S. and overseas.
A review of the year’s key patent decisions in the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court, and their impact on patent practice.
Section 101 and recent decisions impacting software and high tech, as well as current U.S. and international perspectives on patent eligibility in life sciences.
PTAB practice tips, as well as a look at proposed legislation and reforms.
Practical tips for prosecuting high quality patents, including claim drafting, claim construction and the use of declarations.
Developments in prosecuting design patents, including the impact of Samsung v. Apple in determining the “total” profit for design patent infringement.
Changes to the patent venue rules and the impact on enforcement.
A look at conflicts of interest and other forms of liability and risk that can arise during patent prosecution.
Presentations from members of the judiciary including a keynote presentation by Chief Judge of Federal Circuit, Hon. Sharon Prost, as well as the popular Judicial Panel.
Discuss current issues around patenting, licensing, enforcing, and monetizing patents in the U.S., and look at what the EU, China, and UK are experiencing and the impact on U.S. patent environment.
Hear industry and academic perspectives on some current issues relating to SEPs being debated at various standards development organizations, as well as a case law update relating to the same. Issues include transparency and declarations, the right to license versus the right to access, the willingness of a licensee, the right to injunctive relief, and others.
Alice v. CLS changed the way we, the Federal Circuit, and the USPTO look at Section 101. The law is developing in our common law tradition. But it's important to stay up to date with the latest case law to most effectively refute Section 101 rejections. Review the current state of the law in this evolving area.
The United States (U.S.) 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 patent subject matter eligibility law in the U.S. is decidedly not aligned with this long-standing effort. Review the current status of U.S. subject matter eligibility for life sciences, hear how it compares with major international jurisdictions, and explore proposed legislative solutions to address the ongoing negative impact on the U.S. life sciences industry.
Hear about the current priorities, programs, and initiatives underway at the Office.
Technological developments have fundamentally changed how IP legal services are delivered. From virtual offices to outsourced services, patent and other IP services can be provided faster and cheaper, and lawyers can have greater flexibility in where and how they work. Applying old ethics rules to new technologies can create risks for the unwary practitioner. Address how regulatory agencies, including the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline, apply the Rules of Professional Conduct to modern technologies and evolving practice environments.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in TC Heartland has changed the landscape for patent venue. What constitutes a company’s “regular and established place of business” is now the question before many courts.
Explore current licensing and tech transfer considerations including PTAB university and tribal sovereign immunity, patent exhaustion, and licensor/licensee provisions.
Hear an update on PTAB appeals and trial proceedings.
PTAB: Practice Tips and "Pet Peeves"
As the PTAB continues to evolve, several best practices have been identified—as well as possible landmines to avoid. Hear practitioners and PTAB personnel share their experiences from real cases on what works most effectively (and what doesn't) in practicing before the Board.
Future patent reform may include legislative changes to the post-grant proceedings included in the AIA. Consider constitutional issues as well as sovereign immunity and explore possible changes that may improve and support innovation.
Providing high-quality, efficient examination of patent applications is paramount to the mission of the USPTO. Hear about some of the USPTO quality programs including Quality Metrics, Training, Examination Time Analysis, as well as recent and current pilot programs that promote and support the improvement of USPTO products, processes, and services.
Canceled due to weather and closure of Federal offices on March 2.
When is a case ready for appeal? What types of issues should be highlighted in an appeal brief? How do you make the best use of your oral hearing time? Hear insights on these questions and other keys to winning ex parte appeals.
Get practical tips for drafting and prosecuting patent applications, which can withstand scrutiny at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Hear strategic advice for the patent practitioner regarding how to strengthen patent applications, including the importance of considerations regarding claim drafting, claim construction, and the use of declarations.
After Samsung v. Apple, the unchanged language of 35 U.S.C. 289 awards “total profit” on “any article of manufacture” to which a patented design has been applied, but the Court said the relevant article on which “total profit” is based could be less than the entire infringing product sold, e.g., just a component. This presentation covers issues around determining the relevant “article of manufacture” and “total profit” under 35 U.S.C. 289, including guidance for design patent prosecution after Samsung v. Apple.
Distinguished judges discuss their experiences hearing and trying patent cases.
In Lexmark v. Impression Products, the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically upended long-established Federal Circuit precedent regarding exhaustion of U.S. patent rights for products sold either domestically or internationally, irrespective of any conditions of sale.
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.
Understand conflicts of interest and other forms of liability and risk that can arise during patent prosecution, addressing recent cases, and potential means to reduce exposure.
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
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At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
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