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March 2019
NCPP INAUGURAL MEETING: Patent Quality Forum
REGISTER NOW 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…
Find out more »September 2019
CLE Class: Function and Structure in Patent Claims
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…
Find out more »December 2019
CLE Class: The STRONGER Patents Act
***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…
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CLE Class: An In-House Perspective: Selecting Quality Outside Counsel for Patent Matters
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.
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CLE Class: Leveraging Active Voice in Patent Claims
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.
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NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Word Play – Interpretation and Patent Profanity
Understand through case law how certain seemingly innocuous words or terms may be interpreted in claims.
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NCPP BOOT CAMP: Claim Drafting – Avoiding Divided Infringement & 101 Rejections
NCPP Boot Camp on avoiding divided infringement and drafting to avoid 101 rejection. Register online today.
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NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Prosecution – Claim Scope, Amendments, and Effects on Litigation
How to amend claims no more than necessary in order to achieve desired claim scope, while avoiding unnecessary amendments.
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NCPP BOOT CAMP: Patent Preparation and Prosecution – Overall Best Practices
NCPP boot camp on high-level tips and best practices for improving the quality of patent preparation and prosecution.
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