Useful Strategies in Dealing with Post-Grant Proceedings and Patent Eligibility

Post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes review (IPR) and patent eligibility, have been hot IP topics in the United States for some time, and perhaps you may already have the basic understanding of the law in this area. This seminar is designed to provide useful strategies in dealing with post-grant proceedings and patent eligibility problems to those who may be familiar with the basic law in this area. A former patent administrative judge, as well as attorneys who have extensive experience in these areas of practice, will provide insights and practical tips. Specifically, our speakers will address the following topics:

• Strategies for Winning at the PTAB from a Former Lead Administrative Patent Judge　
• Patent Eligibility in Electrical and Mechanical Arts: Present State of the Law and Practical Tips
• Patent Eligibility in the Life Sciences: Assessing the Post-Mayo/Myriad Landscape

Speakers:
Trenton Ward
Naoki Yoshida
Chiaki Fujiwara Kobayashi

Schedule:
1:15 - 1:30   Registration
1:30 - 4:40   Seminar

MCLE Credit: 
Finnegan confirms that this activity has been certified for 2.75 hours of California MCLE credit. 

Date: 
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Location:
11th Floor Marunouchi Trust Tower N, 
1-8-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 
100-0005 
Room 4, 11th Floor, Trust City Conference Marunouchi

RSVP:
To attend, please contact us to arrange an invitation by Friday, August 24