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SUMMARY:NCPP 15th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in commemorating 15 years of impact\, innovation\, and equity in the patent profession. The National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to (1) diversifying the patent bar by providing rigorous\, hands-on training through our Patent Pipeline Program (PPP)\, and (2) distinguishing practitioners\, via our Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) professional designation\, who have demonstrated experience\, proficiency\, knowledge\, and understanding of patent drafting and prosecution. \nThis special anniversary event celebrates the achievements of our PPP graduates\, honors our industry partners and supporters\, and showcases how far we’ve come in transforming access to the patent profession. Whether you’re a seasoned patent attorney\, an aspiring practitioner\, or a committed ally\, your presence helps power our mission forward. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Epicurean Atlanta\, 1117 W Peachtree St NW\,\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T180000
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CREATED:20240812T043838Z
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SUMMARY:Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference & Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) Graduation. \nLEARN MORE & BECOME A SPONSOR
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/patent-pipeline-program-ppp-graduation/
LOCATION:Tull Auditorium at Emory University School of Law\, Emory University\, 1301 Clifton Rd NE GA\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:PPP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
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CREATED:20240911T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Invite-Only Reception
DESCRIPTION:NCPP is thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to our valued supporters and champions of Quality and Diversity in the patent industry! We want to shine a spotlight on the individuals\, firms\, and corporations that have supported us from the very beginning. These trailblazers have not only embraced diversity but have also led the charge in setting new standards for excellence in our industry\, namely our Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) credential. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in making both missions a reality. Please register at the link below by Sept. 13\, 2024. \nPlease join us at our welcome reception on Thursday evening 5:00pm EST\, September 19\, 2024 at: McDermott Will & Emery\, 1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350\, Atlanta\, GA 30309\nAttire: Business Casual\nLight Horderves & Open Bar​
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/patent-pipeline-program-ppp-reception/
LOCATION:1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350\, Atlanta\, GA 30309\, 1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:PPP
ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000
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CREATED:20230307T212518Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Day of Diversity | Hosted by PPP & ADAPT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day celebrating diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the intellectual property space\, as well as the 2023 Patent Pipeline Program Graduation at the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto. Choose a registration level below to get started\, space is limited. \nAgenda\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Luncheon \n12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Fireside Chat Topic: Increasing the Patent Pipeline \nValencia Martin-Wallace\, USPTO \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Fireside Chat Topic: Why Firms “Can’t Find” Diversity \nBraxton K. Davis\, Associate General Counsel\, META \nChristopher Arena\, Partner\, Baker Hostetler \nNidhi Nahar\, Head of Patents & Open Source\, Block \n2:00 PM – 2:10 PM – Break \n2:10 PM – 2:20 PM – How will you ADAPT (Intro to ADAPT) \n2:20 PM – 3:10 PM – Hopes and Dreams – an IP Profession that Embraces All \n3:10 PM – 3:20 PM – ADAPT Professional Guide Launch \n3:20 PM – 3:30 PM – Break \n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Interactive – Small Table Discussions \n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – What is Next? \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – PPP/TPP Graduation \nJeremiah Chan\, Director and Associate General Counsel\, Meta \nBraxton Davis\, Associate General Counsel\, Meta \nRuky Tijani\, Founder and Managing Attorney\, Firm for the Culture \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Drink Reception \n  \nPlease note: Sponsorship/registration for the Day of Diversity on May 2nd does not include registration for the IP Counsel Cafe for May 3rd or May 4th. Registration for IP Counsel Cafe is separate. \n  \nWatch last year’s inaugural graduation:\n \n  \nREGISTRATION LEVELS
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/2023-day-of-diversity/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Palo Alto\, CA\, 4290 El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306
CATEGORIES:PPP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T110000
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SUMMARY:IP Fundamentals:  International and U.S. Prospective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming CLE series\, IP Fundamentals:  International and U.S. Prospective. \nTopics include:\nSession 1: Unitary Patent Package: Which Route? Old vs. New\n8am-9am (PST); 11am-noon (EST); 4pm-5pm (EU) \nPanelist: Lucia Vittorangeli \nSession 2: Practical tips and solutions for drafting EPO applications\n9am-10am(PST); noon-1pm (EST); 5-6pm (EU) \nPanelist: Silvia Dondi \nSession 3: Development of High Quality Data-Driven Patent Portfolios\n10am-11am (PST); 1-2pm (EST)Panelist: Michael Sartori \nSession 4 : Trademark and Brand Protection Essentials \n11am-12pm (PST); 2-3pm (EST) \nPanelist: Malisheia Douglas & Kaveh Rashidi-Yazd \n\n  \nClick the button below to book your seat at our course registration site!\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ip-fundamentals-international-and-u-s-prospective/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20210805T034416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T154428Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Patent Pipeline to Diversity For Agents and Technical Specialists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming event\, Building the Patent Pipeline to Diversity For Agents and Technical Specialists\n\nClick the button below to learn more and visit our event registration site!\n  \n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/patent-pipeline-to-diversity/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000
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CREATED:20210624T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T031433Z
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SUMMARY:Patent Practitioner (Re)loading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming CLE series\, Patent Practitioner (Re)loading. \nTopics include:\nArt of Inventor and Examiner Interviews (12pm – 1pm\, EST) \n\n\n\nJennifer Suarez – Fitch\, Even\, Tabin & Flannery\nGaylon Hollis – Hall Booth Smith\nHeather Kleinhardt – Young Basile\n\n\n\nPitfalls in Drafting (1pm – 2pm\, EST) \n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Staley – Thomas Horstemeyer\nScott Amy –  Thomas Horstemeyer\n\n\n\n\n\nMonetizing Patent Rights (2pm – 3pm\, EST) \n\n\n\nTarianna Stewart – IBM Research\nBen DeGreen – Georgia Institute of Technology\nJason Lye – Lyco Works\nLorie Goins – IBM\n\n\n\nDesign Patents (3pm – 4pm\, EST) \n\n\n\nTiffany Bell – Newell Brands\nTiffany Logan – Sidel Group\nDunstan Barnes – McAndrews\, Held & Malloy\n\n\n\nConclusion & Invite to Next Event (4pm – 4:30pm\, EST) \n\n\n\nTiffany Logan – Sidel Group\n\n\n\nClick the button below to book your seat at our course registration site!\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/patent-practitioner-reloading/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
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CREATED:20200924T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T044515Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP COVID Relief Package CLE Series Finale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final series in our COVID Relief Package CLE Series. \n  \nThis half-day CLE includes the following topics: \n  \nSession 1: Systems to Preserve Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nSession 2: Law Firm Practice in Light of Covid-19 (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)\nSession 3: Addressing Diversity Concerns within the Patent Profession (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)\nSession 4: Signature Requirements in the US and Other Countries (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) \n  \nSpecial Thanks to Our Event Sponsors\n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n\nRegister below to secure your seat.\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-covid-relief-package-cle-series-finale/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200813T022600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T022600Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Preparation and Prosecution – Overall Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES\n\nHigh-level tips and best practices for improving the quality of patent preparation and prosecution\n\nInstructor\nEnoch Peavey\,\nAttorney\n\n\nClass Format\n\n\n\nOnline\n\nCost\n\nFREE\n\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-boot-camp-patent-preparation-and-prosecution-overall-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200813T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T022059Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Prosecution – Claim Scope\, Amendments\, and Effects on Litigation
DESCRIPTION:NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES\n\nHow 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\n\n\nHow 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;\nHow to utilize examiner interviews to ensure a “cleaner” prosecution history.\nDrafting responses to office actions in view of potential litigation (e.g.\, don’t say too much\, do not characterize claim language\, prosecution history estoppel)\n\nInstructor\nKean DeCarlo\,\nPartner at Womble Bond Dickinson\, LLC\n\nClass Format\n\n\nOnline\n\nCost\n\nFREE\n\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-boot-camp-patent-prosecution-claim-scope-amendments-and-effects-on-litigation/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200813T021017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T021017Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP BOOT CAMP: Claim Drafting – Avoiding Divided Infringement & 101 Rejections
DESCRIPTION:NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES\n\nAvoiding divided infringement\nDrafting to avoid 101 rejection\n\nInstructor:\nAdam Thompson\,\nIntellectual Property Associate\n\n\n\nClass Format\n\n\nOnline\n\nCost\n\nFREE\n\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-boot-camp-claim-drafting-avoiding-divided-infringement-101-rejections/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200813T020247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T020247Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Word Play – Interpretation and Patent Profanity
DESCRIPTION:NCPP BOOT CAMP OBJECTIVES\n\nUnderstanding 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)\nPatent profanities and why they should be avoided when drafting a specification\n\nInstructor:\nCoby Henry\,\nSr Counsel – Intellectual Property\n\nClass Format\n\nOnline\n\nCost\n\nFREE\n\n 
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-boot-camp-patent-word-play-interpretation-and-patent-profanity/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200623T134846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T003510Z
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SUMMARY:CLE Class: Leveraging Active Voice in Patent Claims
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat 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: \n\n  \n\nHow to organize and prioritize the important aspects of an invention before drafting patent claims\nHow to identify the “actors” of an invention\, particularly in the context of computer-environment-related inventions\nAvoiding the use of “wherein” clauses and other claim limitations that are unhinged from a particular actor and\, perhaps\, the invention itself\nLeveraging active voice to help avoid “abstract idea” rejections under § 101\n\n  \n\nInstructor: Jason M. Perilla of Thomas | Horstemeyer\, LLP \n  \nClass Format\nOnline \n1 CLE Credit  \n  \nCost\n\nFREE for current Certified Patent Practitioners (CPP).\nNOTE: 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.\nFREE for all NON-CPPs who will apply for their own CLE credit for their respective state bars.\n** USE COUPON CODE NCPP20 **\n$25 for NON-CPPs who would like the NCPP to apply for their CLE credit for their respective state bar.\n\n  \nREGISTER IS CLOSED\n  \nLOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLE REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/cle-class-leveraging-active-voice-in-patent-claims/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20200128T204819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T170634Z
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SUMMARY:CLE Class: An In-House Perspective: Selecting Quality Outside Counsel for Patent Matters
DESCRIPTION:  \nFacilitators: James Arnold\, Tiffany Logan\, Kae Gruner \n  \nJames 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. \n  \nKae 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. \n  \nClass Format\nOnline \n1 CLE Credit Applied For \n  \nCost\n\nThis CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.\nTo 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).\n$25 for non-CPPs\n\n  \nRegistration is now closed.\n  \n  \n  \nLOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLE REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/cle-class-an-in-house-perspective-selecting-quality-outside-counsel-for-patent-matters/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20191111T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T235748Z
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SUMMARY:CLE Class: The STRONGER Patents Act
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n***NEW DATE \nThe 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. \nInstructor\, 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. \n  \nClass Format\nOnline \n1 CLE Credit Applied For \n  \nCost\n\nThis CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.\nTo 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).\n$25 for non-CPPs\n\n  \nREGISTER NOW\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.CLE Course *Name *FirstLastAre you a CPP?Yes\, I am currently registered in the master database of Certified Patent Practitioners (CPPs)Email *CompanyState of Bar RegistrationState Bar NumberHow did you hear about this CLE class?Social mediaFriend/ColleagueEmployerAdOtherYes\, I'd like to receive updates on future NCPP CLEs.Coupon CodeI am registering as a: *Non-CPPNameSubmit  \n  \n  \nLOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLE REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/cle-class-the-stronger-patents-act/
LOCATION:Online\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T130000
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CREATED:20190903T230437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T165844Z
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SUMMARY:CLE Class: Function and Structure in Patent Claims
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nWhat 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. \n  \nClass Format\nOnline \n1 CLE Credit Applied For \n  \nCost\n\nThis CLE class is FREE to current Certified Patent Practitioners.\nTo 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.\n$25 for non-CPPs\n\n  \nREGISTER IS NOW CLOSED.\n  \n  \n  \nLOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLE REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE CLASS.
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/cle-class-function-and-structure-in-patent-claims/
LOCATION:GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCPP":MAILTO:info@thencpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T235543
CREATED:20190104T165801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T025054Z
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SUMMARY:NCPP INAUGURAL MEETING: Patent Quality Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n[dt_default_button animation=”fadeIn” bg_hover_color=”” border_radius=”1px” border_width=”0px” button_alignment=”default” button_padding=”16px 24px 16px 24px” default_btn_bg_color=”#061E5E” font_size=”18″ icon=”fa fa-chevron-circle-right” icon_align=”left” icon_size=”18″ link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncpp-inaugural-meeting-patent-quality-forum-tickets-54608797383″ size=”custom” text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_hover_color=””]REGISTER NOW[/dt_default_button] \n  \nPatent 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. \nJoin 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. \n* Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) credential information and waive-ins to receive the professional credential will be held on-site. \nCatered lunch will be served. \n  \nSpecial Guest from USPTO: \nValencia Martin-Wallace\, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality \n  \nSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsors:\n     \n          \nCost: \n$25 ($35 at the door)\nFree for Certified Patent Practitioners (CPPs)\nLunch reservations are guaranteed for online registrations (preferred); limited late registrations at the door. \n  \nVenue Information:\nGSU College of Law\nCeremonial Courtroom \n85 Park Place \nAtlanta\, GA  30303 \n  \n  \n[dt_default_button animation=”fadeIn” bg_hover_color=”” border_radius=”1px” border_width=”0px” button_alignment=”default” button_padding=”16px 24px 16px 24px” default_btn_bg_color=”#061E5E” font_size=”18″ icon=”fa fa-chevron-circle-right” icon_align=”left” icon_size=”18″ link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncpp-inaugural-meeting-patent-quality-forum-tickets-54608797383″ size=”custom” text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_hover_color=””]REGISTER NOW[/dt_default_button]
URL:https://thencpp.org/event/ncpp-inaugural-meeting-patent-quality-forum/
LOCATION:GSU Law Courtroom\, 85 Park Pl NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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