The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is tasked by Congress with protecting domestic industries from unfair competition connected to foreign imports. The ITC is not an Article III court, but rather an administrative agency governed by a trade statute. Compared to district courts, the ITC offers favorable attributes…

Does patent law stand at the brink of a legislative inflection point? Many industry participants argue that it is time for change. Patents have been disparaged, debased, disrespected, and devalued for far too long. This critical webinar examines whether proposed legislation—including the PERA Act and the PREVAIL Act—can…

Double patenting occurs when a patent applicant seeks to obtain two patents on the same invention in the same jurisdiction. The doctrine of double patenting prevents unjustified extension of patent exclusivity beyond the statutory term. Consequences of double patenting may include examiner rejection, post-grant review, terminal disclaimers, and…

Patent trolls are under attack. As proposed legislation and governmental edicts do not clearly define what constitutes a patent troll, this webinar is vital for anyone asserting patents or defending against accusations of patent infringement. This session discusses in detail the actions the following players are taking to…

Addressing patent infringement at the U.S. International Trade Commission offers rapid decisions and a relatively high likelihood of receiving an injunction. However, the ITC cannot impose damages and is not bound by judicial doctrine. This webinar presents the listener with an extremely thorough primer on litigating at the…

This webinar presents unique insight into negotiating retainer agreements with patent brokers and provides a clear overview of the patent brokerage process. Learn the key questions to ask when selecting a patent broker and understand the roles and responsibilities of both patentees and brokers throughout the patent sales…