Practical Advice for European IP Practitioners Regarding the U.S. Patent System, From Prosecution to Post-Grant Challenges to Litigation and Beyond

Over the years, nearly one in every five U.S. patents has been granted to European patentees. This seminar, tailored to European IP practitioners, will offer practical advice on how to prepare for the differences between European and U.S. patent practices. We will cover U.S. prosecution, litigation and transactional matters with an eye toward practical advice. We will also identify potential challenges and how to prepare for them, saving valuable time and costs in the process. Topics to be covered during this seminar are listed below.

Prosecution 
    • Inventive Step v. Obviousness 
    • Harnessing the power of the AIA 

Pre-litigation and Litigation Issues 
    • U.S. attorney-client privilege in Europe
    • How amendments to EPO regulations affect attorney-client privilege 

Post-Grant Challenges: Inter Parties Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) 
    • Achieving Strategic Objectives with IPRs or PGRs 
    • Preparing challenger’s post-grant petition 
    • The importance of the technical expert 
    • Defenses against a post-grant challenge 
    • Coordination with EPO opposition 

Bonus Material 
    • Transactional considerations in the U.S. 

Time: 
12:00 - 13:00 Registration and Lunch 
13:00 - 17:00 Program 
17:00 - 18:00 Cocktail Reception 

Location:
Hilton Paris Opera
108 Rue Saint-Lazare
Paris 75008 France 

Admission is free, but space is limited. Please register by 17 April.