Events
Understanding Patent Reform and How It May Impact Your Business
Finnegan-Hosted Event;
Speaking Engagement
June 8, 2011
Menlo Park, CA
During the past few years of legislative wrangling and debate, patent reform has always seemed like a remote possibility. However, a major overhaul of the U.S. patent system is now likely to occur. The Senate recently passed the "America Invents Act," and the House’s machinery is in motion. Across industries, the big questions are what are the implications of the proposed changes and how do we adapt?
Please join our panelists as they discuss:
- Significant changes proposed in the legislation
- First to invent v. first to file
- Interference v. derivation proceeding
- Inter partes reexamination v. inter partes review
- Post-grant review
- Supplemental examination
- Possible strategies for ex parte reexamination, inter partes review, and post-grant review, and their interplay with concurrent litigation
- How you can position your business to make the most of the changes
MCLE Credit
Finnegan confirms that this activity has been certified for 2 hours of California MCLE.
Date
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Time
1:45 - 2:00 p.m. - Registration
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Program
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Reception
Where
Quadrus Conference Center
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
http://www.quadrusconference.com/directions.html