Events
Understanding U.S. Patent Reform and How It May Impact Your Business
Finnegan-Hosted Event;
Speaking Engagement
May 19, 2011
Atlanta, GA
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
Speakers
Barbara Clarke McCurdy
Dinesh N. Melwani
Naveen Modi
Moderator
Jason E. Stach
Time
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch & Program
Where
The State Bar of Georgia
Auditorium, 3rd Floor
104 Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Directions & Parking
State Bar of Georgia Member Registration
Non-Member Registration