Prosecuting and Challenging Patent Applications

Learn about the variety of career opportunities available to you in intellectual property (IP) law! Whether you want to work with artists, brand owners, or inventors, careers in IP offer the opportunity to work with creative and innovative minds on cutting edge technologies, imaginative works of art, and ingenious branding.

This module will explain the lifecycle of a patent application and typical interactions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Practice tips will be provided, and a practical exercise will involve responding to an Office Action.

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The Finnegan IP University is a four-week (1.5 hours per week) educational program providing an overview of careers in intellectual property (IP) and covering the nuts and bolts of the U.S. patent system. The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students with a focus on attracting a strong pool of diverse candidates. Through this program, students will learn about the various types of IP rights, the basics of drafting patent applications, and how to prosecute those applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Students will have an opportunity to meet and network with IP professionals at Finnegan to gain an understanding of what it means to be an IP and patent attorney, and the endless possibilities that a career in IP offers.

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Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Presenters:
Aaron Capron
Dan Jordan
Becca Richardson