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The Implications of Microsoft v. Motorola
$175The Microsoft v. Motorola verdict transcends RAND, standards-setting bodies, and patent pools. This decision will influence how patents are drafted, prosecuted, and litigated. In light of this ruling, major companies may reconsider their participation in standards-setting bodies or limit involvement to mitigate RAND-related risks. This webinar begins with…
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Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics: The Implications of the Supreme Court Decision
$175In Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, the Supreme Court held that isolated DNA is not patent-eligible subject matter, but that cDNA may be patent-eligible subject matter under certain circumstances. This webinar discusses the extent to which additional limitations may be placed on the patentability of biotechnology claims. Among…
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Negotiating Patent Infringement Indemnification
$175Manufacturers and their suppliers are often confronted with the issue of patent infringement indemnification. Failure to consider a range of issues that could arise with respect to allegations of patent infringement at the outset of a business relationship can present ruinous liabilities for suppliers and end producers. This…
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Navigating Ethical Issues in Patent Prosecution
$175This session discusses a multitude of ethical issues that arise during the prosecution of patents. Examples are provided that illustrate the range of severity of prosecutorial negligence as well as the resulting disciplinary action taken against the counselor. A review of critical litigation between prosecuting patent attorneys and…
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Minimizing Risks Through Pre-Issuance Submissions
$175This session provides a thorough overview of a variety of measures available to mount challenges to patent applications. Insight is provided into patent application challenges such as third-party IDS submissions; protests; ex parte re-examinations; inter partes proceedings; and pre-issuance submissions. Submission requirements, filing deadlines, and fees are discussed…
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Assessing Key Person Risks
$175This session is the culmination of more than 20 years of experience in determining key person discounts. Discount factors such as lost debt capacity, adequacy of potential replacements, and degree of dependence are reviewed. Relevant marital, business, and valuation case law is discussed in depth. The importance of…
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Wearable Computers and Intellectual Property Law
$175The approaching wave of wearable computers presents numerous and momentous concerns for intellectual property professionals. Patent drafters and prosecutors must take extra vigilance in safeguarding their patent applications, as passersby will increasingly be able to view and record proprietary documents. As wearable computers usher in the convergence of…
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Negotiating License Agreements with Start-Ups
$175Licensing negotiations between large licensees and start-ups are wildly asymmetric. Large companies conduct scores of such negotiations every year, while the typical start-up may never have engaged in the process. Large licensees benefit from robust teams of highly skilled lawyers, technical experts, finance professionals, and dedicated negotiators, while…
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Plant Variety Protection
$175This webinar presents a rare opportunity to learn the intricacies of protecting plants through plant patents, utility patents, plant variety protection certificates, and plant breeder’s rights. The session provides keen insight into drafting, filing, prosecuting, licensing, and litigating plant patents, as well as utility patents that cover plants.…
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Design Patent Damages
$175This course presents insights into the latest developments in pursuing damagesresulting from design patent infringement. A discussion of the test for determining the article of manufacture pursuant to the Apple v. Samsung litigation is provided. This webinar addresses a wide array of issues associated with determining and calculating…
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The Intersection of Patent Law and the Blockchain Ecosystem
$175This unique course provides a methodical overview of the blockchain ecosystem. The lecturer imparts critical insights into using blockchain technology to protect intellectual property, as well as how intellectual property can be leveraged to protect blockchain technologies. The session begins by defining the parameters and applications of blockchain…
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Drafting Patent Applications to Survive Inter Partes Review Challenges
$175Few patents subject to Inter Partes review (IPR) invalidity attempts remain unscathed. Learn best practices for drafting and prosecuting patent applications to survive the Inter Partes review gauntlet. If you hold (or draft) patents that are being (or may be) infringed, you really should listen to this webinar.…
