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 […]
***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 […]
What do in-house counsel look for when hiring outside counsel for patent matters? Register now for NCPP's online CLE course to find out.
Explore the use of active voice in drafting patent claims, and earn how to claim the important aspects of an invention using active voice rather than simply painting the “circumstances” surrounding the invention.
Understand through case law how certain seemingly innocuous words or terms may be interpreted in claims.
NCPP Boot Camp on avoiding divided infringement and drafting to avoid 101 rejection. Register online today.
How to amend claims no more than necessary in order to achieve desired claim scope, while avoiding unnecessary amendments.
NCPP boot camp on high-level tips and best practices for improving the quality of patent preparation and prosecution.
Join us for the final series in our COVID Relief Package CLE Series. This half-day CLE includes the following topics: Session 1: Systems to Preserve Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Session 2: Law Firm Practice in Light of Covid-19 (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Session 3: Addressing Diversity Concerns […]
Join us for our upcoming CLE series, Patent Practitioner (Re)loading. Topics include: Art of Inventor and Examiner Interviews (12pm - 1pm, EST) Jennifer Suarez - Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery Gaylon Hollis - Hall Booth Smith Heather Kleinhardt - Young Basile Pitfalls in Drafting (1pm - 2pm, EST) Joe Staley - Thomas Horstemeyer Scott Amy […]