Understanding U.S. Patent Reform and What It Means to Your Business and Practice: First-Inventor-to-File (Finally!) and So Much More
Yes, it is true. Last week the House of Representatives followed the lead of the Senate and passed U.S. patent reform adopting a
first-inventor-to-file system in the United States. During the past few years of legislative wrangling and debate, U.S. patent reform has always seemed like a remote possibility. Now for the first time in over 50 years, a major overhaul of the U.S. patent system is just around the corner with final approval expected in the coming months.
Now comes the challenge of understanding the new legislation, how it will affect your everyday practice, and how to utilize the numerous changes in the best interests of your client. Also, what are the implications of the first-inventor-to-file system and the new post-grant review and how do we adapt?
We are hosting a series of seminars throughout Europe this fall in an effort to assist you in understanding the new legislation, and planning for its implementation in your practice.
Please join our panelists as they discuss:
- The “first-inventor-to-file” system and how it differs
from the European first to file system; - New filing strategies in a post-Hilmer doctrine era;
- The new grace period and how to apply the new
definition of prior art; - Post-grant review (Opposition);
Inter partes reexamination v. inter partes review; - Supplemental examination; and
- Possible strategies for ex parte reexamination,
inter partes review, post-grant review, and - their interplay with concurrent litigation
Attendees will also learn how to best position their business to make the most of the changes.
Admission is free, but space is limited so please reserve a space in one of the listed cities as soon as possible.
Cities & Dates
- Paris – 8 September 2011
- London – 9 September 2011
- Amsterdam – 12 September 2011
- Stockholm – 14 September 2011
- Copenhagen – 16 September 2011
- Frankfurt – 19 September 2011
- Munich – 20 September 2011
- Basel – 22 September 2011
Please be sure to identify the city of interest when you RSVP.
Feel free to share this invitation with others in your organization.
