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NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Preparation and Prosecution – Overall Best Practices
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online, GA, United States
NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES

High-level tips and best practices for improving the quality of patent preparation and prosecution

Instructor
Enoch Peavey,
Attorney

Class Format

Online

Cost

FREE

NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Prosecution – Claim Scope, Amendments, and Effects on Litigation
2020-09-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, GA, United States
NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES

How to amend claims no more than necessary in order to achieve desired claim scope, while avoiding unnecessary amendments that may narrow the scope of a claim

How to respond to office actions in a way that does not create issues later in litigation (e.g., working to avoid prosecution history estoppel, unintentional narrowing of claims, or improper/unnecessary characterizations of the prior art); and;
How to utilize examiner interviews to ensure a “cleaner” prosecution history.
Drafting responses to office actions in view of potential litigation (e.g., don’t say too much, do not characterize claim language, prosecution history estoppel)

Instructor
Kean DeCarlo,
Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, LLC

Class Format

Online

Cost

FREE

NCPP BOOT CAMP: Claim Drafting – Avoiding Divided Infringement & 101 Rejections
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, GA, United States
NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES

Avoiding divided infringement
Drafting to avoid 101 rejection

Instructor:
Adam Thompson,
Intellectual Property Associate

Class Format

Online

Cost

FREE

NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Word Play – Interpretation and Patent Profanity
2020-09-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, GA, United States
NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES

Understanding through case law how certain seemingly innocuous words or terms may be interpreted in claims (e.g., and, or, at least one of, about, other words of degree)
Patent profanities and why they should be avoided when drafting a specification

Instructor:
Coby Henry,
Sr Counsel – Intellectual Property

Class Format

Online

Cost

FREE

CLE Class: Leveraging Active Voice in Patent Claims
2020-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, GA, United States
What are the consequences of using passive voice and the benefits of using active voice during the patent application drafting process? Join Jason M. Perilla of Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP, a former primary patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as he introduces and explores the use of active voice in drafting patent claims. Learn how to claim the important aspects of an invention using active voice rather than simply painting the “circumstances” surrounding the invention. Discussions will include:

How to organize and prioritize the important aspects of an invention before drafting patent claims
How to identify the “actors” of an invention, particularly in the context of computer-environment-related inventions
Avoiding the use of “wherein” clauses and other claim limitations that are unhinged from a particular actor and, perhaps, the invention itself
Leveraging active voice to help avoid “abstract idea” rejections under § 101

Instructor: Jason M. Perilla of Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit

Cost

FREE for current Certified Patent Practitioners (CPP).
NOTE: You can apply for membership as a new CPP and receive this CLE FREE, including other CLEs in our course catalog, and all the benefits of CPP membership.
FREE for all NON-CPPs who will apply for their own CLE credit for their respective state bars.
** USE COUPON CODE NCPP20 **
$25 for NON-CPPs who would like the NCPP to apply for their CLE credit for their respective state bar.

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CLE Class: An In-House Perspective: Selecting Quality Outside Counsel for Patent Matters
2020-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, GA, United States
Facilitators: James Arnold, Tiffany Logan, Kae Gruner

James Arnold, Jr is Senior Counsel for BASF Corporation and General IP Counsel at BASF Enzymes, LLC, a subsidiary of BASF Corporation located in San Diego, CA and recognized in the white biotechnology space as a pioneer in the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes for industrial processes. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry with honors from Talladega College; Certificate in Business Foundations from UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management; J.D. from Howard University School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of the Social Justice Law Review and LLM in Business Transactions with honors from the University of Alabama School of Law. As a former Chief IP Counsel of a Fortune 1000 electronics and semiconductor company and current General IP Counsel of an industrial biotechnology subsidiary of the world’s largest chemical company, he has extensive experience in monetization of intellectual property, management of outside counsel and legal budgets, and utilization of intellectual property to accelerate growth strategies within large, complex organizations.

Kae Gruner is Associate General Counsel for Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Alpharetta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hiram College, graduating with honors and joining Phi Beta Kappa. She then graduated from the University of Akron School of Law with her Juris Doctor and LL.M. in intellectual property. While in law school, she served as President of the student IP organization and participated in external trademark Moot Court competitions. Kae began her legal career as a patent attorney with Pearne & Gordon LLP in Cleveland, Ohio where she gained experience writing legal opinions relating to pharmaceutical patent documents. Prior to joining Acella, Kae managed a technology portfolio and negotiated patent license agreements and other contracts in the Office of Technology Transfer at Emory University in Atlanta. In her current role, Kae provides counsel to Acella and its affiliates on pharmaceutical, regulatory, intellectual property, contracts, and other legal matters.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please review our waive-in requirements and sign-up to become a member (if qualified).
$25 for non-CPPs

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CLE Class: The STRONGER Patents Act
2019-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, GA, United States
***NEW DATE
The STRONGER Patents Act was introduced to strengthen the position of the United States as the world’s leading innovator by amending Title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country’s economy. The STRONGER Patents Act includes a number of changes to strengthen both the validity and enforceability of U.S. Patents. For example, if enacted, the Act would restore the presumption of injunctive relief upon a finding that a patent is both valid and infringed. Among other updates, The STRONGER Patents Act would also ensure a better balance between patent holders’ and challengers’ interests in administrative proceedings of the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) by limiting repetitive and harassing challenges against inventors.
Instructor, Coulter “Coby” Henry, Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Rheem Manufacturing will discuss the current status of the bill, the changes presented in it, and how the changes could impact the decisions made by in-house IP counsel.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please review our waive-in requirements and sign-up to become a member (if qualified).
$25 for non-CPPs

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CLE Class: Function and Structure in Patent Claims
2019-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | GA, United States
What phrases and terms are functional, structural, and statements of intended use in patent claims, and how do patent professionals leverage them? Join Jason M. Perilla of Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP, a former primary patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as he presents these concepts. Learn how to quickly identify functional phrases, structural terms, and statements of intended use in patent claims and how to use them effectively depending upon the field of technology for various inventions.

Class Format
Online
1 CLE Credit Applied For

Cost

This CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.
To see if you may qualify to become a Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) AND register for this CLE at no cost, please complete this form by Tuesday, September 17th so we can process your new CPP registration and CLE credit.
$25 for non-CPPs

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NCPP INAUGURAL MEETING: Patent Quality Forum
2019-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | GSU Law Courtroom, 85 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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Patent quality is an ongoing topic that must continually be addressed as the patent ecosystem changes. In a dynamically changing patent ecosystem, Patent Practitioners must develop their skill set to provide the most effective counsel to their clients.
Join the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) and our constituents as we discuss patent quality, what it means to various entities, and best practices for an ever-evolving profession.
* Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) credential information and waive-ins to receive the professional credential will be held on-site.
Catered lunch will be served.

Special Guest from USPTO:
Valencia Martin-Wallace, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Cost:
$25 ($35 at the door)
Free for Certified Patent Practitioners (CPPs)
Lunch reservations are guaranteed for online registrations (preferred); limited late registrations at the door.

Venue Information:
GSU College of Law
Ceremonial Courtroom
85 Park Place
Atlanta, GA 30303

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