Getting Green Technology the Green Light: Strategic Use of Fast-Tracking Procedures in the UK, the EPO, and the U.S.

Since 2009, the United Kingdom (UK) Intellectual Property Office has allowed applicants to request priority treatment of patent applications directed to green technology. Through a simple written request, applicants can accelerate the search, examination, and (hopefully) allowance of their UK patent applications.

Join us as we discuss:

• The requirements of the UK program, as well as other options for accelerating prosecution of patent applications in the UK, at the EPO, and in the United States
• The benefits and detriments of accelerated examination
• The strategic use of the accelerated prosecution as part of a world-wide patenting strategy

Moderator:

Aaron L. Parker

Speakers:

Martin D. Hyden
Jeffrey C. Totten

Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Time:

14:00 - 15:00 BST
15:00 - 16:00 CEST
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT