U.S. Patent Law Boot Camp

In the last few years, United States courts and Congress have reshaped patent law, sometimes to address specific concerns, such as non-practicing entities, business-method patents, or excessive damage awards, and sometimes as part of the natural evolution inherent in the common law, such as review of claim-construction orders or the standard for indefiniteness. We also now have more experience with the new post-grant procedures from the American Invents Act.

These developments challenge long-held assumptions behind strategies for protecting, litigating, and licensing inventions in all areas, especially the semiconductor and electronics areas. This seminar examines those assumptions and assesses current strategies, and suggests changes where warranted. Attendees should have at least a basic understanding of US patent law and litigation, and preferably some experience in those areas. There will be substantial time for questions and discussion. Lunch will be provided and the seminar will be followed by a cocktail reception.