How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Combined EU/US Patent Applications. This seminar addresses the parallel, but substantially different, rules for drafting and prosecuting patents required by the Examiners and Appeal Boards of the EPO and USPTO.
14-15 May 2020
GBP 1,299 1,099 *
EUR 1,819 1,539 *
USD 2,026 1,714 *
* When you book before 31 Mar
This practical and interactive course will demystify the complex area of combined EU/US patent applications. The expert trainers will address the parallel – but substantially different – rules for drafting and prosecuting patents required by the Examiners and Boards of Appeal of the EPO and USPTO. They will highlight the risks and pitfalls to be aware of and explain how to avoid them or deal with them if challenged by the patent offices.
The comprehensive programme will ensure that you get to grips with the contrasting approaches of the EPO and USPTO and understand the experts’ techniques for drafting an application for, and responding to, rejections issued by the two offices.
During the practical exercises you will learn how to correct and modify a sample application to be filed with both the EPO and USPTO and practise developing effective arguments for the EPO and USPTO, taking into account hypothetical patent office rejections.
You will also have the opportunity to discuss your particular questions and concerns with the expert trainers, as well as share experiences with like-minded professionals.
Key topics to be covered:Review of the similarities and differences in the statutory systems of the EPO and USPTO
‘Best practices’ for preparing one specification to comply with the European and US requirements for:
EPO/US: Prosecution and appeal procedures
EPO/US definitions of prior art and priority
Question and answer session
EPO/US: Rejections and responses
Prosecution history estoppel in the US
Arguments on non-technical (EPO) and subject matter (US)
Worked examples
Plenary session
Bradley Hulbert
Bradley Hulbert is a founding partner in McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP, an 80-lawyer patent firm in Chicago. He has been lead counsel in a wide range of successful patent lawsuits and has overseen the development of a diverse range of extensive, international patent portfolios. He is an adjunct professor of law at the Chicago-Kent Law School.
David Meldrum
David Meldrum has been in private practice since 1998 and joined D Young & Co in 2001 and became a partner in 2006. David practises in a variety of engineering disciplines including computer hardware and software, electronics, optics, nanotechnology, medical devices, automotive engineering and registered designs. He is experienced in all aspects of patent procurement including drafting specifications, international filing programmes and patent prosecution, and in portfolio management and competitor monitoring. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). David’s clients include multi-national corporations and SMEs based in the UK, Europe and worldwide and he regularly presents IP lectures for clients and associates. He is a contributor to the D Young & Co Patent Newsletter.
This course qualifies for the following CPD programmes:
| 14-15 May 2020 | ||||
| 14-15 May 2020 | Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum, London | GBP 1,299.00 EUR 1,819.00 USD 2,026.00 + VAT @ 20.00% |
GBP 1,099.00 EUR 1,539.00 USD 1,714.00 Until 31 Mar* |
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* Note the early booking discount cannot be combined with any other offers or promotional code
“I felt very important to remind that none of the system is better, the systems are different. The course was very interesting and gave some useful practical information for improving our work as patent attorneys. ”
Alexandra Goreaud, European Patent Attorney, Germain & Maureau
“Great”
Miruna Enescu, Patent Attorney, ROMINVENT
“Very helpful. Not too much new information but confirms my thoughts on how to draft applications. ”
Katrin Lindberg, European Patent Attorney, Valea AB
“I think the content was extremely good and will be helpful going forward. ”
Triona Walshe, Senior Intellectual Property Attorney, James Hardie Technology Limited
“Entertaining and inspiring”
Henrik Mathiassen, Director of IP, Zealand Pharma
“Very good”
Tajeshwar Singh, Patent Attorney, Protector IP AS