The Knowledge Group will offer a live webcast entitled "Strategic Patent Portfolio and Lifecycle Development for Pharma & Biotech Industries: Significant Issues" on January 12, 2017 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm (EST).  Christine G. Espino of Proskauer Rose LLP, Taylor Corbitt of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP, and Edward Arons of Weiss & Arons, LLP will offer a discussion on the most significant issues involving patent portfolio and LCM strategies, provide a roadmap through the R&D process, and help attendees understand the best practices in minimizing the risks associated with patent portfolio and lifecycle development.  The panel will cover the following topics:

• Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Patent Life Cycles – An Overview
• Patent Term Adjustments for Biotech and Pharma
• Role of PTA in Medical Device and Pharma Patent Life Cycle
• Patent Term Extension
• Patentability and Implications for Life Sciences Innovation
• Portfolio Strategies
• Common Risks and Pitfalls
• Up-to-the-minute Regulatory Updates

The registration fee for the webcast is $299 (regular rate) or $199 (government/nonprofit rate).  Those interested in registering for the webinar can do so here.