Obviousness—How to Prove and How to Attack
Webinar Series: Practical Advice on U.S. Patent Law Issues

Finnegan’s 2018 webinar series addresses challenges across the IP landscape in the United States. The series starts with one of the fundamentals—proving or disproving obviousness. The panelists will address what works and what doesn’t before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiners, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and before the courts. Next, the series explores the state of venue at U.S. courts and the International Trade Commission, now that some time has elapsed since the Supreme Court’s landmark TC Heartland decision. The series then moves back to the USPTO, providing an in-depth look at the nuts and bolts of efficient and effective practice before that agency. We will then explore the evolution of the law on patent eligibility under section 101, including practical advice for overcoming USPTO rejections and asserting and defending against section 101 arguments in the courts. The series will wrap up providing an update on the PTAB, including insight and analysis six years after its creation. 

Finnegan’s 2018 webinar series focuses on practical and strategic advice for Asian companies and practitioners on U.S. patent litigation and prosecution topics. Registration for all webinars is free of charge.

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March 14, 2018 | Obviousness: How to Prove and How to Attack

You know it when you see it, right? Obviousness is a difficult patent law concept. In addition to being a legal issue that can be complicated and difficult to explain, it is even more challenging to prove and attack. While recent Federal Circuit and Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions are helpful to understand the destructive nature it can play, they often don’t provide a clear guide on how to establish or destroy obviousness.

Join us as we discuss useful ways to raise or defeat obviousness rejections and validity attacks, including:

• What is a prima facie case of obviousness;
• What are some of the ways to defend against an obviousness challenge;
• How can secondary considerations be used;
• What roles do unpredictability and unexpectedness play, especially with regard to particular technologies; and 
• When and where to use declarations.

Moderator:
Gary C. Ma

Speakers:
Adriana L. Burgy
Anthony M. Gutowski

Date:
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Time:
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. India
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. China/Taiwan
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Japan/Korea

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May 9, 2018 | Choosing and Challenging Venue: District Court and ITC

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July 11, 2018 | USPTO Practice: Practical Details and Strategic Guidance

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September 5, 2018 | Section 101 Patent Eligibility: Update

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November 14, 2018 | The PTAB: Lessons Learned and Practical Tips

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