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:
Crown Plaza Lyon - Cité Internationale
22 Quai Charles de Gaulle
Lyon 69006 France

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