What is Still Patentable? Understanding the New Patentable Subject Matter Guidelines, and the Impact of the AIA Post-Grant Proceedings

Following the Alice, Mayo, Prometheus, and Myriad court decisions in the U.S., everyone has been watching closely to see the breadth of impact these cases would have on their industry. Taking account of recent changes in their case law, both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) have recently updated their guidelines on patentable subject matter. During this seminar, we will discuss:

• How natural product and diagnostic method claims will be examined
• Tips for drafting software and computer-implemented inventions
• What is meant by the new legal test: a “significant difference?”
• Practical advice on the types of claims that may be obtainable

Just two years after the AIA post-grant challenges went into effect, the USPTO has already received over 2,000 requests challenging the validity of issued patents in what so far has been a very favorable jurisdiction for challengers. We will discuss the impact of the decisions received so far and the similarities and differences between these U.S. procedures and the corresponding EPO opposition system. We will also discuss best practices for successfully handling post-grant challenges and oppositions.

Admission is free, but space is limited so please reserve a space as soon as possible. Email

Time:

12:00 - 12:30
Registration and Light Lunch

12:30 - 16:30
Program 

16:30 - 17:30
Cocktail Reception 

Location:

19 November 2014  
Hilton Basel Hotel